Celebrate Skyway Community Centre and Park’s grand opening on Sept. 20
The City of Burlington is thrilled to invite residents to the grand opening celebration of the newly built Skyway Community Centre and Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 129 Kenwood Ave.
Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Councillor Paul Sharman and other special guests will be on hand to officially open the state-of-the-art facility with a "first puck drop” and public art unveiling, kicking off free, family-friendly activities.
Opening Day Highlights:
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1 p.m. – Opening ceremony, public art unveiling and remarks
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1:30 p.m. – Nexxice synchronized skating performance
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2 p.m. – Sledge hockey demo and free public skating (until 4 p.m.)
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2:30 p.m. - Ceremonial first puck drop and photo
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All afternoon – Program showcases, crafts, marketplace, scavenger hunt and more
Skyway Community Centre:
The new Skyway Community Centre is one of the largest and most environmentally advanced projects in Burlington’s history. The 47,000-square-foot facility features:
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An NHL-size ice pad
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A multi-use indoor track
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Two community rooms with kitchenettes for programs, meetings, and pickleball
- Energy-efficient systems, including geothermal heating and a fully electric, zero-emission ice resurfacer, thanks to a $1 million investment from the Government of Canada through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.
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A public art installation celebrating the community’s identity
Skyway Park includes:
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A 275-foot baseball diamond with bleachers and dugouts
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A natural playground with wood play features
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Accessible pathways and shaded gathering areas
Public Art
A new public art piece, Ephemeral Reverie by Xiaojing Yan, will be unveiled at Skyway. This art installation is crafted from different hues of coloured concrete. It represents melting icebergs to echo the climate's distress call. This piece is meant to ignite discussions on our planet's environmental challenges and our shared responsibility to act.
The sculptures are made from eco-friendly and recyclable concrete to reflect the City’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and embracing green initiatives.
Ephemeral Reverie stands as a community emblem and serves as a poignant reminder of our collective duty to tread lightly on Earth, fostering a legacy of care, unity, and sustainable vision.
For more information about the City of Burlington’s public art program visit Burlington.ca/PublicArt.
All are welcome. Come explore, skate, play, and celebrate! For more information on the Skyway Community Centre and Park, visit Burlington.ca/Skyway.
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Mayor Meed Ward
“Skyway Community Centre and Park is a shining example of what we can achieve when we invest in our neighbourhoods and prioritize sustainability, accessibility, and community connection. This space was built with community, and by community for everyone—from skaters and seniors to families and future generations. I’m proud to celebrate this milestone with our residents.”
The Honourable Karina Gould, Member of Parliament for Burlington
“Spaces like Skyway Community Centre and Park in Burlington bring people together and strengthen our communities. The Government of Canada’s investment helped create an energy-efficient, accessible community space that will offer year-round programming.”
Links and Resources
Burlington.ca/Skyway (includes a time-lapse video of the build)
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