Ground has been broken on the new year-round soccer and athletics facility in Trader Ridge.
The soon-to-be-built 135,000 sq. ft. air-supported dome will offer a full-size FIFA regulation field with flexible configurations to support soccer, football, rugby, and track & field sports.
Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton said the hope is the facility will act as a year-round hub for activity, a driver of sport tourism, and a key investment in the region’s sporting future.
“It shows our commitment to quality of life and cements Grande Prairie’s role as a leader in sport tourism and regional development,” Clayton added.
The County of Grande Prairie is supporting the development of the project, with as much as $2.8 million earmarked towards the actual construction cost. County Reeve Bob Marshall says the facility represents a significant investment in shared community recreation facilities.
“Through our cost sharing agreement with the City, the County is supporting projects that contribute to broader access while continuing to focus on the long-term needs of our own communities. We look forward to seeing how the Multisport Dome serves users across the region once complete,” Marshall said.
Discussion around the proposed facility, which is a replacement for the Leisure Centre Indoor field, started in 2023 when Swan City FC Soccer Association made the case to council that more space was needed to help grow the game in the region.
Construction on the facility is expected to begin in September and be wrapped up by July 2026.
