Construction

What’s Happening Now

The overall construction of the new centre has now surpassed the 85% complete stage. The centre is scheduled to open its doors and hold an opening ceremony during the summer of 2026.

The City is building the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre next to Centennial Theatre at the corner of East 23rd Street and Lonsdale Avenue. The current Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre, Memorial Gymnasium and Centennial Theatre will continue to remain open and operating during construction. The Mickey McDougall Recreation Centre is currently undergoing energy and accessibility upgrades, along with interior renovations in preparation of becoming the new home of Flicka Gymnastics Club.

Learn more about the construction timeline and project impacts in the information below.

Schedule

The project remains on track and will be completed by summer of 2026. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to transform the current site to make way for the new centre.

 The schedule includes:

  • March 2022 – Site preparation and demolition work – Completed 
  • June 2022 – Foundation work – Completed
  • Summer 2022 – Financing finalized and construction phase authorized – Completed
  • Fall 2022 – Permitting and start of construction – Completed
  • 2023 – Foundation concrete to grade – Completed
  • 2024 to 2025 – Major building structure and envelope works – Completed
  • 2025 – Interiors, commissioning, landscaping and off-site works – Underway
  • Spring 2026 – Substantial Completion of the new HJCRC – Underway
  • July 2026 – Opening celebration

Parking & Access

During construction, single lane alternating traffic will be in place for the majority of the project. Temporary road closures may be required. Signage will be posted showing alternate routes and flag personnel will be on site to help keep traffic moving. For project updates, visit cnv.org/roadwork.

Onsite parking is closed to allow for construction of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre. Parking for the existing Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre is available at North Shore Alliance Church and other areas nearby. See map for details. Please consider walking, cycling or taking transit.

Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre Parking Lot Closure Map January 2026

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