The Maple Community Centre, located at 10190 Keele Street, is the City’s largest community centre at approximately 148,000 square feet in size. It is located in one of Vaughan’s busiest areas and continues to serve the expanding, diverse local community. New residential construction in the area around the community centre will also add to the number of members it serves.
The arena was built in 1974, with the library and community centre following in 1991. An expansion was completed in 2004. The expansion consisted of fitness rooms, activity rooms and an art space. It is a full-service community centre, complete with a pool, arena, fitness areas, gymnasium, bocce courts, activity rooms, game rooms and a bowling alley.
The library branch recently underwent renovations to respond to the needs of its users. The reinvigorated space provides enhanced accessibility and functionality to the branch, space for all age groups to gather, a bright and vibrant story-time area for families and children, increased study spaces with wired connectivity, comfortable lounge seating and an outdoor reading garden. After being closed for extensive renovations, the library branch reopened to the public in April 2022.
The library renovations include:
- a fully accessible facility
- modern design and finishes
- increased open space
- increased lighting
- free wi-fi
- a redesigned marketplace area
- a bright and vibrant storytime area
- updated reading and study spaces
- a new outdoor reading garden
- comfortable lounge seating
- a new barrier-free staff washroom
- accessible millwork in the staff area
The Maple Community Centre Feasibility Study supports the City’s commitment towards the strategic priority areas of Active, Safe and Diverse Communities; Staff Engagement; and Citizen Experience through the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan.
This project aligns with the Active Together Master Plan (ATMP) 2018 Review and Update (May 2018) which guides the renewal of existing community centres, recreation and library facilities in Vaughan. It also aligns with the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan, the City’s Official Plan and Green Directions Vaughan.
Background
In 2017, the Infrastructure Planning and Corporate Asset Management department completed a Building Conditions Assessment of the Maple Community Centre, which provided recommendations for upgrades. Due to the age of the facility, it also required modernization, improved space layouts and functionality, sustainability upgrades, accessibility enhancements and improvements in energy utilization.
In 2020, ATA Architects Inc. was retained to begin the feasibility study for the Maple Community Centre.
In 2021, ATA Architects Inc. engaged Maple Community Centre staff for input on services and functionality.
Now, ATA Architects Inc. is engaging with the public for their feedback on services and functionality.
The feasibility study will be completed in 2024 and will provide renewal recommendations including cost, prioritization and a multi-year Master Plan.