Seaton Recreation Complex & Library

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We're bringing a brand new Recreation Complex & Library to Pickering!

Public consultation is now open - View the proposed concept designs and vote on your favourite by completing the survey below.

Public input received during the community engagement phase will help shape a final design proposal, which will be presented to Council for review and consideration in the first quarter of 2025.

Proposed design concepts (click image to expand):


Pickering's population is expected to grow to over 150,000 by 2036. As such, with high population growth comes higher demand for City growth-related infrastructure, like fire stations, roads, parks, libraries, and community/recreation facilities.

The new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library will help meet both the immediate and future needs of Pickering's growing community, and will be located at the re-aligned Whitevale Road (future Alexander Knox) & Sideline 24 (future Burkholder Drive).

This will be Pickering’s first multipurpose recreation complex built in Pickering since the Pickering Recreation Complex (now the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex) opened in 1983.

Amenities are envisioned to include:

1. Aquatics Centre (with 25-metre, 6-8 lane pool and separate warm water leisure pool)
2. Gymnasium (divisible)
3. Fitness Centre and Studios
4. Full Service Library (with collections, Maker Space, printing centre, small meeting rooms, teen area, children’s area, and work/study spaces)
5. Multi-purpose Program Rooms (various)
6. Arena (2 pads)
7. Walking Track
8. Support Spaces (e.g., lobby, change rooms, office space, storage)
9. Outdoor Spaces (e.g., destination playground, splash pad, sport courts)

The final amenities and functional programs will be guided by the City's Recreation & Parks - Ten Year Plan, the Pickering Public Library's Strategic Plan, and most importantly, community consultation.

Project kick-off! View our video message from Mayor Ashe, CAO, and Project Leads:

Project Updates - follow our News Feed below for the latest

October 2, 2024 - Have your say on the design of Pickering’s new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library

Read News Release

July 2, 2024 - Pickering selects Architect for highly anticipated Seaton Recreation Complex & Library

Read Report OPS 12-24 for details.
Read News Release


We're bringing a brand new Recreation Complex & Library to Pickering!

Public consultation is now open - View the proposed concept designs and vote on your favourite by completing the survey below.

Public input received during the community engagement phase will help shape a final design proposal, which will be presented to Council for review and consideration in the first quarter of 2025.

Proposed design concepts (click image to expand):


Pickering's population is expected to grow to over 150,000 by 2036. As such, with high population growth comes higher demand for City growth-related infrastructure, like fire stations, roads, parks, libraries, and community/recreation facilities.

The new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library will help meet both the immediate and future needs of Pickering's growing community, and will be located at the re-aligned Whitevale Road (future Alexander Knox) & Sideline 24 (future Burkholder Drive).

This will be Pickering’s first multipurpose recreation complex built in Pickering since the Pickering Recreation Complex (now the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex) opened in 1983.

Amenities are envisioned to include:

1. Aquatics Centre (with 25-metre, 6-8 lane pool and separate warm water leisure pool)
2. Gymnasium (divisible)
3. Fitness Centre and Studios
4. Full Service Library (with collections, Maker Space, printing centre, small meeting rooms, teen area, children’s area, and work/study spaces)
5. Multi-purpose Program Rooms (various)
6. Arena (2 pads)
7. Walking Track
8. Support Spaces (e.g., lobby, change rooms, office space, storage)
9. Outdoor Spaces (e.g., destination playground, splash pad, sport courts)

The final amenities and functional programs will be guided by the City's Recreation & Parks - Ten Year Plan, the Pickering Public Library's Strategic Plan, and most importantly, community consultation.

Project kick-off! View our video message from Mayor Ashe, CAO, and Project Leads:

Project Updates - follow our News Feed below for the latest

October 2, 2024 - Have your say on the design of Pickering’s new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library

Read News Release

July 2, 2024 - Pickering selects Architect for highly anticipated Seaton Recreation Complex & Library

Read Report OPS 12-24 for details.
Read News Release


  • Seaton Recreation Complex & Library survey

    We want to hear your thoughts on the three proposed design concepts for the new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library (please click hyperlinks throughout to open up the PDFs and view the full-size concept designs for each option). Your thoughts and suggestions are important to the design process to ensure that the new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library will meet the needs of our community.

    Feedback collected during this community engagement campaign will be compiled and reviewed to develop a fourth design option that incorporates public input. This information will be shared with Council in the first quarter of 2025.

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