Today, the City of Brampton, in partnership with the Peel District School Board (PDSB), marked the completion and official opening of the new cricket field at Turner Fenton Secondary School.
“This project is a great example of how collaboration between the City and our education partners can create inclusive, shared spaces that benefit both students and the wider community. As demand for cricket continues to grow, investments like this ensure that youth and families across Brampton can enjoy the game, build skills and foster a deeper sense of community and belonging.”
– Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton
The new cricket field will serve as a hub for both casual and competitive play. With an artificial turf wicket and player pavilions, this fully lit pitch is a space for both students at Turner Fenton Secondary School and the public to use. Students will have access to the field during the school day, and outside of school hours, the City will have priority access and opportunities to rent the pitch to community sports groups.
More than just a recreational space, the pitch is an extension of the Peel District School Board’s physical education curriculum and interschool athletics programming. By providing a high-quality facility on school grounds, this project supports student engagement, daily physical activity and overall well-being. Whether in class, through clubs or on interschool teams, students have opportunities to build skills, confidence and healthy habits in a supportive environment. In alignment with PDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the pitch reflects a commitment to creating spaces that inspire excellence and foster active, connected school communities.
This approximately $2.6 million investment into sports infrastructure is one of several joint-use amenity projects in the partnership between the City of Brampton and PDSB. Recently completed projects include the Sandalwood Heights Secondary School Track revitalization, the Central Peel Turf Field and Basketball Courts and the construction of a new Collaborative Learning and Technology Centre (CLTC), adjacent to Central Peel Secondary School.
This new amenity builds on the City’s efforts to connect more people to the sport, including construction of the new Earnscliffe Park Cricket Facility, the largest cricket dome in the country and recreation programs that create skill development opportunities for players of all levels through the Youth Cricket League and Brampton Sports League.
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“Brampton is the cricket capital of Canada, and the opening of this new cricket pitch at Turner Fenton Secondary School is another milestone in our commitment to growing the sport and making it more accessible. Through strong partnerships like the one we have with the Peel District School Board, we are investing in the future of cricket and providing new opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active and connected through sport.”
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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