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 sports and activities, with special appearances by Olympic figure skating champion Elvis Stojko and professional skateboarder TJ Rogers. The official ceremony and ribbon cutting will run from 9:30 to 10 a.m., followed by free family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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	Free Ice Cream by Dairy Belle (while quantities last)

Ice Activities

Whitby Toyota - Arena 1

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

Longos - Arena 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

Royal Ashburn - Pool

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	Walk & 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 and Tim Hortons 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

Outdoor Pickleball Courts

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Drop-in Pickleball with Whitby Brooklin Pickleball Association

Tennis Courts

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Smash Cage with Ontario Tennis Association
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Whitby Tennis Association Interactive Community Play

Turf Field

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Drop-in soccer with Whitby FC
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Drop-in lacrosse with Whitby Minor Lacrosse Association

Skate Park

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Lessons with TJ Rogers and Friends
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Speed Challenges (girls and boys division)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Highest Ollie (girls and boys division)
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Tech Deck Skate Toss
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Autographs with TJ Rogers

Pump Track

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Open Use

Multi-Use Courts and Basketball Courts

Time	Activity
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Try Netball with Durham Netball Association
10:00 am - 4:00 pm	Free play Basketball and Ball Hockey

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.

Get A Sneak Peek of Roybrook Park's Outdoor Amenities: Explore the pickleball, tennis and basketball courts, turf field, skateboard park, pump track and park spaces as final touches are completed and the park prepares to welcome the community.

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.

Fieldgate Sports Complex Walking Track Fees and Memberships

The indoor walking track above the gymnasium is open daily 7:30 am - 9:00 pm.
A valid walking track membership or day pass is required for entry.
Please follow the posted rules of etiquette

All Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Health Club memberships include access to the walking track. All Swim, Skate Walk passes include access to the walking track

Walking Track Fees and Memberships:

	Per Use	Monthly Pass	3 Month Pass	Yearly Pass
Youth/55+	$3.42	$9.26	$27.38	$53.61 ($4.47/month) *best value
Adult	$5.12	$13.11	$37.80	$86.01 ($7.17/month) *best value

*Fees do not include hst.

Walking Track Etiquette

Walking Track Etiquette

1. Walking only.

2. Follow the posted direction of travel and pass on the outside lane.

3. Users must be 13 years of age or older. Children 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult and remain within arm's reach at all times.

4. A valid membership or day pass is required.

5. Clean indoor athletic footwear and appropriate athletic attire are required.

6. Water is permitted in sealed, non-glass containers only.

7. Food is not permitted on the track.

8. Walking poles with rubber tips are permitted. No other equipment is allowed.

8. Bags, coats, strollers, and personal belongings are not permitted on the track.

9. Spectating, photography, video recording are not permitted on the track.

10. Headphones or earbuds are required when listening to music or watching videos.

11. Be courteous and respectful of other users.

12. Town staff reserve the right to enforce track rules and address unsafe or inappropriate behaviour.

13. Users participate at their own risk.

Track Distance

1 lap = 130 m

8 laps = 1 km

Community spaces and Facility Permits

Two meeting rooms, a community room and the double gymnasium are available to rent for meetings , activities and events.
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 inquiries.

About the project

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