Calgary is one step closer to a major recreation upgrade, with construction now well underway on Saddle Ridge’s Northeast Athletic Complex.
Located at the northwest corner of 80th Avenue NE and Metis Trail NE, the Northeast Athletic Complex will be one of the largest athletic parks in Calgary.
In an October 2026 update, the City of Calgary shared that Ledcor Construction Limited was selected as the general contractor for the project and that construction officially began in September.
The new complex is set to span over 162,000 sq. ft. and feature outdoor amenities such as four outdoor multi-use artificial turf fields and a competition-capable cricket field to host local, regional, and national games, which will be the first of its kind in the city.
City of Calgary
Inside will feature a competition-sized indoor artificial turf field, indoor cricket batting nets, 16 team rooms and four change rooms for officials, multi-purpose, media, administration and maintenance rooms, washrooms, and spectator seating.
The facility will also include over 500 parking spots and amenities such as pathways, green spaces, picnic areas, and a playground on the 35-acre site.
City of Calgary
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The complex has a fully funded construction budget of $170.4 million, approved by Calgary City Council in December 2025 as part of the 2026 budget. The Calgary Planning Commission approved the development permit on April 30, 2026.
The Northeast Athletic Complex is just one project the City of Calgary has on the go right now. Other projects include the first combined fire station and library in the city, upgrades to a popular leisure centre, and a new library in northwest Calgary.
You can learn more about the project online.