Residents celebrate new ways to move and play at South Courtice Arena

Clarington, Ontario – On September 21, hundreds of residents joined Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and members of Council to celebrate the launch of all-new outdoor amenities at South Courtice Arena.

Located at 1595 Prestonvale Road in Courtice, the arena is already a hub of community activity featuring both NHL and Olympic-sized indoor ice pads, an outdoor soccer field and off-leash dog park. Now, it’s also home to Clarington’s first accessible outdoor fitness area, paid for in part by the Government of Canada’s Healthy Communities Initiative, as well as two lit tennis courts, a multi-skills court with both basketball key and ball hockey crease line paintings, and a reconstructed path to the dog park.

“There are new ways to move and play in the outdoor space at South Courtice Arena. These new outdoor amenities show Clarington’s commitment to providing diverse recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. “With the community’s first accessible outdoor fitness area, two new tennis courts, paved walkways and a multi-skills court now available at South Courtice Arena – there’s something for everyone to get outside and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.”

Mayor Foster, Members of Council, Clarington Staff and residents cut the blue ribbon to officially launch the new amenities at South Courtice Arena.

Regional Councillor for Wards 1 and 2, Granville Anderson, shoots some hoops on the new multi-skills court at South Courtice Arena.

Ward 1 Councillor, Sami Elhajjeh, practises his swing on the two all-new tennis courts at South Courtice Arena.

The all-new outdoor fitness area at South Courtice Arena is the first of its kind in Clarington, and was paid for in part by the Government of Canada's Healthy Communities Initiative. 

The launch celebration gave residents an opportunity to explore the new amenities and participate in many free family-friendly activities, including ice skating, tennis and fitness demonstrations, face painting, inflatables, prize wheel giveaways, crafts and more.

Learn more about upcoming projects happening in your neighbourhood at www.clarington.net/Projects.