Seaton Recreation Complex and Library

Public consultation is closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the proposed design concepts below. All input received during the community engagement phase will help shape a final design proposal, which will be presented to Council for review and consideration in 2025.

We're bringing a brand new Recreation Complex & Library to Pickering!

Project Updates - follow our news below for the latest

April 22, 2025 - Special Meeting of Council

Council will receive the findings of the public engagement process for the design of the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library for information and consider other staff recommendations outlined in the report. Read Report CAO 05-25 for details.

December 2, 2024 - Seaton Recreation Complex & Library Project Update - RFP2024-7 – Milestone Report #1

Read Report CAO 06-24 for details.

The purpose of this report is to provide a semi-annual project status update on the construction of the Seaton Recreation Complex & Library.

October 2, 2024 - Have your say on the design of Pickering’s new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library

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July 2, 2024 - Pickering selects Architect for highly anticipated Seaton Recreation Complex & Library

Read Report OPS 12-24 for details.
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Proposed design concepts

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Pickering's population is expected to grow to over 150,000 by 2036. As such, with high population growth comes higher demand for City growth-related infrastructure, like fire stations, roads, parks, libraries, and community/recreation facilities.

The new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library will help meet both the immediate and future needs of Pickering's growing community, and will be located at the re-aligned Whitevale Road (future Alexander Knox) & Sideline 24 (future Burkholder Drive).

This will be Pickering’s first multipurpose recreation complex built in Pickering since the Pickering Recreation Complex (now the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex) opened in 1983.

Amenities are envisioned to include:

1. Aquatics Centre (with 25-metre, 6-8 lane pool and separate warm water leisure pool)
2. Gymnasium (divisible)
3. Fitness Centre and Studios
4. Full Service Library (with collections, Maker Space, printing centre, small meeting rooms, teen area, children’s area, and work/study spaces)
5. Multi-purpose Program Rooms (various)
6. Arena (2 pads)
7. Walking Track
8. Support Spaces (e.g., lobby, change rooms, office space, storage)
9. Outdoor Spaces (e.g., destination playground, splash pad, sport courts)

The final amenities and functional programs will be guided by the City's Recreation & Parks - Ten Year Plan, the Pickering Public Library's Strategic Plan, and most importantly, community consultation.

Project kick-off! View our video message from Mayor Ashe, CAO, and Project Leads:

Visit Let's Talk Pickering for additional background, links, news, and contacts.