April 26 → May 26 2021

Phase 1: Public Input

Phase 1 included stakeholder and public workshops, online survey and focus groups. 

July 30 → September 19 2021

Phase 2: Public Input

Phase 2 public input included in-person and online engagement tools for feedback on the concept options. 

January 10 2023

What We Heard Report

Findings from Phase 1 and 2 were presented to council in a final What We Heard Report. 

June 2022

2022 Turf & Fitness Room additions

December 2024

2024 Design Development

February 2025

Phase 3 Focus Group Meetings

March 05 2025

Phase 3 Public Information Sessions

Attend one of the two options on March 5 at Banff Town Hall:

1 – 3 p.m. 

or 

5 – 7 p.m.

May 20 2025

Phase 3: Focus Group Meetings

Following the February and March public engagement sessions, three focus group meetings were held on May 20 and 21, 2025, to gather additional feedback on updated designs.

August 11 2025

Fenlands Future Project Briefing

Briefing to the Governance and Finance committee with an update on the Fenlands Future Project to summarize the work completed thus far, including the Fenlands Future Design Summary.

September 24 2025

Phase 3: Public Information Session

Open House on September 24, 3 –  7 p.m., at Town Hall for information on how public input has shaped the next phase of the Fenlands Recreation Centre.

The design has been shaped by key priorities set through community engagement, which include: an expanded fitness area, community arts and culture spaces, new all-gender washrooms, reconfigured team rooms, indoor bouldering, improved entrance experience and concession services, meeting and classroom spaces, and a revitalized curling lounge.