​BRAMPTON, ON (March 26, 2025) – The City of Brampton is investing $25 million in a new local sports infrastructure project, as part of the 2025 Budget. The City is delivering its first dedicated year-round cricket facility at Earnscliffe Park, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and expanding access to sports and recreation for all residents.

 ​Brampton celebrates official groundbreaking of new year-round cricket facility at Earnscliffe Park on March 25. Credit: City of Brampton

The new facility will feature a turf cricket field, a five-lane batting cage, a comfort station and a seasonal dome, keeping these amenities accessible year-round. It will also create an inclusive space for players of all ages and skill levels. The project is now underway and is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025. 

 The future Earnscliffe Park Cricket Facility will resemble the Save Max Sports Centre Dome in northeast Brampton. Credit: City of Brampton

The new Earnscliffe Park Cricket Facility aligns with Brampton’s broader commitment to winterizing recreation amenities to improve the availability of sports year-round. This project builds on the recently opened Rosalea Park Tennis Facility to connect more youth to tennis and the Cassie Campbell Field Hockey Dome, offering a new winterized multi-sport facility. 

Earnscliffe Park Cricket Facility will also facilitate opportunities to connect more residents to the sport through the Youth Cricket League and Brampton Sports League, recreation programs that create skill development opportunities for players of all levels, while fostering community engagement and a love for the game. 

Brampton is the cricket capital of Canada 

Cricket is the fastest-growing sport in Brampton and throughout the world. The City is committed to supporting individuals who play cricket in the community and to attracting new players to the game. The City of Brampton will continue to prioritize making the sport more accessible to all residents. For more information about cricket in Brampton, visit brampton.ca/cricket​.

Cricket in Brampton highlights

• Through the 2025 Budget, the City of Brampton is investing approximately $10 million over the next two years to equip local cricket facilities with lighting and other enhancements. 
• Brampton is home to 22 cricket sites and growing! 
• In summer 2024, the City of Brampton hosted the GT20 Tournament for a third year, welcoming some of the top international cricket players and some of the biggest names in the sport. 
• The City’s cricket amenities host 70 unique seasonal organizations, tournaments and individuals that book over 19,000 hours of field time. 
  
• The City Lands​ is a proposed redevelopment of the municipal-owned site at Kennedy Road South, Highway 410 and 407, at the CAA sports and entertainment facility that includes a new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose cricket facility. 
• In partnership with Peel District School Board, the City is investing to bring a new, fully lit facility with artificial turf wickets and player pavilions to Turner Fenton Secondary School. ​
  
  

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“Cricket is one of the fastest-growing sports in our city and around the world, and we are ensuring players have access to world-class facilities to develop their skills and build a stronger community through sport. We are the Cricket Capital of Canada and adding the largest cricket dome in the country right here in Brampton was a missing link in our recreational assets. This investment in a first-ever dedicated year-round facility reinforces our commitment to the sport and our residents who are passionate about it.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“I am thrilled to see Brampton setting the standard for accessible and inclusive recreational spaces. This project enhances our sports infrastructure so that residents of all ages, abilities and backgrounds have access to quality programs and facilities. Investing in recreational services means investing in the well-being and vibrancy of our city and I look forward to seeing this cricket facility become a beloved community landmark.” 
- Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton

“Sports and recreation shape our neighbourhoods, bringing families together and inspiring the next generation of athletes. The Earnscliffe Park Cricket Facility will serve as a world-class facility and drive growth in our community by encouraging active lifestyles and fostering a love for cricket. This investment represents our commitment to making Brampton a hub for excellence in sports and recreation.”
- Pat Fortini, Regional Councillor, Wards 7 & 8, City of Brampton

“This investment is a defining moment for our local community, providing an essential space for athletes to refine their skills, participate in competitive play and enjoy the sport they love. The Earnscliffe Park Cricket Facility creates opportunities, fosters inclusivity and ensures that every young athlete has access to the facilities they need to succeed. We are building a future where sports thrive in Brampton.” 
​- Rod Power, City Councillor, Wards 7 & 8, City of Brampton​