Fieldgate Sports Complex Grand Opening September 12, 2026

Sep 04, 2026

Grand Opening Event Details - September 12, 2026

Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Fieldgate Sports Complex (2 Gathering Place) on September 12! Join us for a free, family-friendly day of activities, with special appearances by Olympic figure skating champion Elvis Stojko.

For more information please contact us at parks.rec@whitby.ca or 905.655.2870

Event Plaza

Stage

Time	Activity
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Official Opening Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting
10:30 am - 11:15 am	Cardio Salsa with Tracy
11:30 am - 12:15 pm	Latin Dance Party with Veronica
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm	West African Drumming with Afiwi Groove
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm	Tai Chi with Dave
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm	Bollywood- Fusion Dancing with Avisha

Events Plaza

Time	Activity
9:30 am - 4:00 pm	Music by: DJ Nevdogg KX96
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Airbrush Tattoo Artist
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Caricaturist
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Food Trucks: Catered Delights by Manhattin Kitchen D'Hideout Frantastic Events
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Ice Cream by Dairy Belle

Ice Activities

Pad 1

Time	Activity
10:30 am - 11:30 am	Whitby Wildcats - U9MD Blue vs. U9MD White Scrimmage
11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Whitby Wolves - U11A vs. U11BB Scrimmage
12:30 pm -1:30 pm	Public Skate*
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Public Skate* featuring Elvis Stojko

Pad 2

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 1:15 pm	Public Skate*
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	Whitby Figure Skating Club Ice Show
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Try Ringette with Whitby Ringette Association (Skates, Helmets and Gloves Required)

*Skate Rentals are not available at any Town of Whitby Arenas

*The Town of Whitby strongly recommends the use of CSA approved head protection for all ice activities.

Pool Party Fun

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 12:30 pm	Recreational Swim Party
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Whitby Swim Demonstration
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Recreational Swim Party continues

Gymnasium Sports

Gym A

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Drop-in Pickleball and Badminton

Gym B

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 11:00 am	Family Fun Zone
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Family Multi-Sport
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Family Basketball
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Basketball Shootout
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Soccer Shootout
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Family Basketball

Walking Track

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 11:00 pm	Urban Pole Walking with Suzanne
11:00 am - 11:45 am	Open Use
11:45 am - 12:30 pm	Walking & Tone with Tracy
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Open Use

Warm Viewing Area

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Meet the Architect- Perkins&Will Learn About Sustainability Features Cake and refreshments by Longos while quantities last

Mitchell Room

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Button making Banner craft activity

Meeting Room B

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Sensory Space

Upper Level Landing

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Balloon Artist

Get A Sneak Peek of the Outdoor Spaces: Check out the pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, turf field, skateboard park, pump track and park spaces as final touches continue to be made.

Fall Registered Programs and Activities

Information on 2026 Fall Recreation Programs taking place at Fieldgate Sports Complex is available to view on our online registration site.

Registration is Open for Fall Recreation Programs:

Prefer to browse offline? Download the Fall 2026 Program Guide

Fall Drop in Programs at Fieldgate Sports Complex

We offer a variety of drop-in programs for all ages and skill levels. Get active and have fun with family and friends in a non-competitive community environment. Our drop-in programs are supervised, but are not coached or instructed. For more information on offerings and drop in program descriptions please visit the pages below.

Indoor Walking Track

The indoor walking track above the gymnasium is open 7:30am-9:00pm Monday to Sunday. A valid walking track membership or day pass is required for entry. All Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Health Club memberships include access to the walking track. Please follow the posted rules of the walking track.

Individual Walking Track Fees:

	Per Use	Monthly Pass	3 Month Pass	Yearly Pass
Youth/55+	$3.42	$9.26	$27.38	$53.61
Adult	$5.12	$13.11	$37.80	$86.01

Community spaces and Facility Permits

Two meeting rooms, a community room and the double gymnasium are available to rent for meetings and events. Currently taking requests.
Ice rentals are available for the 2026/2027 season. Ice will be available for permitting as of September 13, 2026.
Turf Sports Field rental requests are open for the 2027 outdoor season
Court rentals (Pickleball, Tennis) rental requests are open for the 2027 outdoor season
Visit the Facility Rentals page for details, or contact facilityrentals@whitby.ca for assistance and questions.

How to Get Here and Where to Park

Parking is available on site at 2 Gathering Place, in our West and Central parking lots, including accessible spaces and EV charging stations. For bus riders, use Durham Transit Routes 302 and 304.

About the project

For more information on the project and community consultation process please visit ConnectWhitby.ca/SportsComplex