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Is Brennan Park getting a new pool or second ice rink?

Brennan Park is Squamish's only pool and arena, and residents have asked for years for more ice, more pool space and more programs. Grant-funded renovations to the existing building are nearly done, but a real expansion has no money set aside. A staff task force is studying what to build, what it would cost and how to pay for it, with results due by about mid 2027.

Where it stands step 3 of 6

  1. Study funded in the budget December 16, 2025
    Council put $125,000 for 2026 into the 10-year plan for the upgrade study. [source]
  2. Engagement plan endorsed September 1, 2026
    Council endorsed the task force's plan and asked staff to look at a council committee to help. [source]
  3. Working out what to build, what it costs and how to pay
    Started June 2026 and planned to take about 12 months. [source]
  4. Council picks an option and funding plan
    Council decides through the 10-year financial plan. [source]
  5. Phase 2: secure funding
    Could include reserves, grants, partners and borrowing; borrowing usually needs approval. [source]
  6. Phase 3: design and build
    Only after funding is secured; no build date exists yet. [source]

What happens next: The task force's options, costs and funding plan are expected around mid 2027, and the new council will then decide what to build and how to pay for it.

How this council has voted on it

The new council hasn’t voted on this yet. Every vote on it will appear here.

What each of them said during the campaign

“Major recreation investments, like renewing Brennan Park, should go ahead even if the District has to borrow.”

“The District should borrow to renew Brennan Park now rather than wait until it can be paid for from savings.”

“Capital projects above a set cost should go to a public referendum before council approves them.”

Earlier history (before this council)
  • September 1, 2026: Council endorsed the Recreation Centre Task Force engagement plan and asked staff to report on a Committee of Council to help shape the recommendation. [source]
  • December 16, 2025: Council included the Brennan Park upgrade study in the draft 2026 to 2035 plan, with $125,000 for 2026. (Councillor Hamilton opposed) [source]
  • September 9, 2025: Council received an update on the Brennan Park ice arena. [source]
  • July 30, 2024: $10.4 million in federal and provincial grants was announced for building envelope and energy upgrades at Brennan Park. [source]
  • December 19, 2023: Council approved the construction contract for phase one renovations, funded mostly by an $11.7 million grant, and the $10.4 million grant application. [source]

Have your say

The swearing in meeting is ceremonial. There is no question period and no letters on the agenda. To raise something with the new council, write to council@squamish.ca after November 3. Letters sent before then go to the outgoing council.

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