A long-anticipated upgrade is underway in North Vancouver’s Mahon Park, where a brand-new Childcare Centre and Fieldhouse is set to open its doors in 2025. Backed by City Council approval and provincial funding, this multi-phase project promises to enhance family services in the area while preserving access to the park throughout construction.
A Phased Approach to Modernizing Mahon Park
First approved by Council in 2021, the Mahon Park Childcare Centre & Fieldhouse project is part of the City of North Vancouver’s broader strategy to support families through expanded child care options and improved public infrastructure. The development is being financed through a combination of the City’s capital budget, municipal reserves, and a significant grant from the Province’s ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund, which supports the creation of new licensed child care spaces across British Columbia.
Construction has been thoughtfully divided into several phases:
Phase One (Spring 2023): Initial site preparations began, laying the groundwork for future construction.
Phase Two (Fall 2023): Crews demolished the existing fieldhouse, cleared vegetation, and removed trees in preparation for the new build.
Phase Three (2024): This year, the site will see the full construction of the new facility along with landscaping and replanting efforts to revitalize the surrounding green space.
Opening (2025): If all remains on schedule, families can look forward to a fully operational childcare centre and fieldhouse by next year.
Park Access Preserved During Construction
One of the project’s core commitments has been maintaining public access to Mahon Park throughout the construction process. Although minor disruptions are expected—typical of any major construction project—the park remains open. Temporary washroom facilities have been installed to support continued community use during the upgrades.
This approach aligns with the City’s ongoing efforts to ensure that critical infrastructure projects do not unduly impact public enjoyment of green spaces. By balancing development with accessibility, the City is setting a thoughtful precedent for future community projects.
Supporting North Vancouver’s Child Care Strategy
The Mahon Park project is a tangible outcome of the City of North Vancouver’s Child Care Action Plan (2021–2031), which outlines a long-term strategy to improve child care affordability, quality, and accessibility. A key objective of the plan is to work collaboratively with partners—like the Province and local organizations—to create new child care spaces that respond to growing community needs.
While detailed information on the future facility's capacity, age-group programming, or specific amenities has yet to be released, the project is clearly positioned as an essential piece of the City’s evolving child care ecosystem. The inclusion of a fieldhouse alongside the childcare centre hints at a multifunctional facility that will serve both educational and recreational purposes for young families in the area.
Looking Ahead
The Mahon Park Childcare Centre & Fieldhouse is more than just a new building—it’s a step forward in making North Vancouver a more family-friendly city. By investing in child care infrastructure, the City is responding to both demographic changes and rising demand for accessible, high-quality early childhood services.
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