Confederation Park Community Centre
About this project
The new Confederation Park Community Centre will be a focal point for Burnaby’s growing northwest quadrant, bringing together existing facilities and providing new and improved spaces forarts, fitness and recreational activities. The Burnaby Public Library McGill Branch (built in 2001) and the Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre (built in 1992) will be retained and form part of the new complex. The Confederation Community Centre for Seniors (built in 1971 and expanded in 1988) will be replaced with new, modern facilities inside the new centre.
The new 3-level facility will be built adjacent to the pool and library at the corner of Willingdon Ave and Albert St, and will feature:
- 2 gymnasiums and locker rooms
- fitness centre and weight room with cardio equipment
- dedicated seniors’ lounge
- childminding, indoor play area, youth lounge
- multipurpose and meeting rooms
- café
Outside, the site will feature extensive landscaping and public space, and a dramatic linear gateway plaza that will lead people from the street through the complex and into the park.
View our fly-through video below, to gain a better understanding of the entire project.
What's happening now
The seniors’ centre will be moving to a temporary space in the Christine Sinclair Community Centre in 2024 as we prepare for construction of the new facility. We’re working closely with the seniors’ centre to better understand everyone’s needs and concerns for the temporary space so we can help keep seniors connected through programs and services.
Questions and answers
View questions and answers about the overall project, as well as impacts to the current Confederation Seniors' Centre building, programs and services.
Project updates
We are currently working on the detailed design that will set the stage for construction, which is anticipated to begin in 2024. Find out more about the project's public engagement.
At the February 27, 2023 meeting, City Council approved an increase in the project scope, including reintroducing a second gym into the design to plan for the long term and to provide services that will accommodate Burnaby’s growth. To reduce disruptions to the surrounding neighbourhood, the following planned work will also be included in the project scope:
- road and sidewalk improvements along the east and west side of Willingdon
- signalizing the intersection at Willingdon and Albert Street
- adding a sidewalk at Beta Avenue
- addition of a multi-use pathway and outdoor gathering spaces
Our goals
We are committed to creating a connected, healthy and dynamic community by providing public facilities that encourage opportunities for social gathering, healthy living and well-being and meet the needs of our growing community.