BRAMPTON, ON (February 10, 2025) – As part of the 2025 Budget process, the Mayor and Councillors approved the addition of a new Brampton Library branch to the Howden Recreation Centre revitalization project, creating an integrated multi-use community hub for all residents to connect, work and play.
This project is part of Brampton’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP), a roadmap for the delivery of parks and recreation facilities and services through 2036 and aligns with the City’s ongoing dedication to community building through strategic investments in recreational infrastructure.
Introducing the new library branch
The new library branch will meet the community’s educational and cultural needs, providing access to resources, programs and services in a welcoming space. Including a new library in the Howden Recreation Centre revitalization project ensures the new facility is a comprehensive community hub for recreation, health and learning for residents in southeast Brampton and beyond. This project helps address the growing demand for library spaces and will offer modern, accessible facilities for residents.
Recreation Revitalized | Howden Recreation Centre
The Howden Recreation Centre revitalization project includes the design and construction of a new facility to replace the old building built in 1974. This modern centre will be built directly on Howden Boulevard, offering a diverse range of programming and amenities, including:
- demolition of the old structure to accommodate a new, modern 45,000 square-foot building
- LEED gold and net zero ready status to accommodate future green energy retrofits
- a new multi-sport gymnasium featuring an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) sized court
- multi-purpose rooms
- dedicated space for a daycare centre
- outdoor play area
- outdoor multi-sport court
- new Brampton Library branch
This project is part of the City’s broader efforts to encourage active and healthy lifestyles. With a city-wide increase in recreation programming by five per cent in 2025, Brampton aims to welcome 8,000 more patrons to its facilities and programs. Over the past two years, $1.4 billion has been allocated to transformative projects, including Embleton Community Centre, with plans for additional projects over the next few years. Visit this website to learn more about the Howden Recreation Centre revitalization project.
“The addition of a library to the Howden Recreation Centre revitalization project is a clear demonstration of our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Brampton residents. By investing to bring more state-of-the-art facilities to the community, we are creating a dynamic hub for recreation, learning and community building, ensuring that residents of southeast Brampton and beyond have access to the resources they need to thrive. Projects like this are how we build a brighter, stronger future for all and drive progress and prosperity in Brampton.” – Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton