Rocky Ridge Athletic Park opens new opportunities for sport in northwest Calgary
Calgarians have more room to practice, play, train and compete with the opening of Rocky Ridge Athletic Park, a major new addition to Calgary’s public recreation system.
The $26-million athletic park features two multi-use, artificial turf fields, along with washrooms, parking, spectator seating and field lighting that extends playable hours and supports increased use throughout the season. Located next to Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge, the new City-operated park expands access to high-quality outdoor sport space for northwest Calgary and the wider community.
“Recreation spaces help build healthy communities and create opportunities for Calgarians to connect through sport,” said Mayor Jeromy Farkas. “Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is an investment in Calgary’s growing northwest and in the public recreation system our city needs for the future. These new fields will give more kids, families and sport organizations access to quality spaces where they can play, compete and build lasting connections.”
The two new fields bring Calgary's athletic park network to 15 athletic parks with 31 soccer fields across the city, adding much-needed capacity and helping respond to growing demand for bookable field space. The additional capacity also gives The City greater flexibility to manage field use, support the recovery of natural grass fields and provide more playing opportunities.
“Quality fields are essential to giving youth the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and experience the benefits of team sport,” said Bernie Morton, president of Calgary Minor Soccer Association. “These new fields will provide more opportunities for kids to practice and compete while helping meet the strong and growing demand for soccer space in Calgary. We appreciate The City’s investment and its continued work with sport organizations to strengthen recreation opportunities for Calgarians.”
The opening of Rocky Ridge Athletic Park demonstrates how investment in public recreation can add capacity and improve access as Calgary grows. The park forms part of The City’s broader work to renew aging recreation infrastructure, respond to increasing demand and provide recreation spaces that support health, quality of life and community connection.
Through GamePLAN, The City’s 25-year vision and strategic framework for public recreation, Calgary is taking a long-term, system-wide approach to renewing existing facilities, adding capacity and improving how Calgarians access recreation spaces and services. Council adopted GamePLAN and established Making Waves as the service level for public recreation facilities and amenities in 2025, which has a long-term goal of increasing bookable hours at fieldhouses and athletic parks by 2.5 times.
Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is part of the larger Rocky Ridge Athletic Complex. Design work for a future fieldhouse is underway, with construction dependent on future funding approval. As a Wave 1 GamePLAN priority, funding for fieldhouse construction will be considered through the 2027-30 Service Plans and Budgets process.
The fields can accommodate soccer and other field sports and are available to user groups through The City’s booking and process.
For booking information, visit the Rocky Ridge Athletic Park webpage.
Quick facts
- Council approved Rocky Ridge Athletic Park in 2021 as part of the Capital Investment Strategy.
- Construction began in September 2024 and was completed in 2026.
- The $26-million park includes two artificial turf, multi-use fields, along with washrooms, parking, spectator seating and field lighting that extends playable hours and supports increased use throughout the season.
- The new fields bring Calgary’s City-operated athletic park network to 15, with 31 soccer fields across the city.
- The park is located at 9700 Country Hills Blvd. N.W., adjacent to Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge.
- User groups can book the fields through The City’s booking and allocation process.
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