New major covered soccer practice facility to be built in Surrey | Daily Hive

Concept of the new covered soccer training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park, Surrey. (Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects/Surrey United Soccer Club)

By late Summer 2026, if all goes as planned with construction, a new covered soccer practice facility could be ready at Surrey’s Cloverdale Athletic Park, in partnership with one of the park’s main user groups.

Earlier this month, Surrey City Council approved a lease agreement of up to 30 years with Surrey United Soccer Club (SUSC) to build, maintain, and operate such a facility at the park.

The initial lease term will last for 15 years, followed by an option to renew the lease for two additional terms of 10 years and five years, respectively, for a total lease period of up to 30 years. SUSC will pay a nominal annual rent of $10.00 to the City.

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“This is an exciting milestone as we advance our partnership with Surrey United Soccer Club and take the next step in delivering this much-needed practice facility,” said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke in a statement.

“By providing the land for this facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park, we’re creating high-quality, year-round training opportunities that will benefit Surrey athletes of all ages, families and future generations.”

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Site the new covered soccer training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park, Surrey. (Google Maps)

Site the new covered soccer training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park, Surrey. (City of Surrey)

This will give SUSC — with more than 4,000 youth and adult members — access to a dedicated, all-season training facility, ensuring uninterrupted play regardless of weather conditions.

The facility will be built near the north end of the park, closer to 64 Avenue — replacing an existing gravel field already used by SUSC.

The interior playing surface will feature a high-quality 37,000 sq. ft. turf field, enclosed within a rigid metal frame structure built on a permanent foundation.

The design includes ample interior and exterior lighting, along with passive heating, ventilation, and air-handling systems to ensure comfortable conditions year-round. An entry plaza and new pedestrian pathways will connect the facility seamlessly to the park’s existing network, and some changes will be made to the road infrastructure. Both internal and external washrooms will be provided, and surrounding landscaping will be enhanced to integrate the new building into the park environment.

Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects, the project’s design firm, is responsible for numerous other community and recreational facilities in the region, including similar covered sports courts and fields.

Concept of the new covered soccer training facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park, Surrey. (Carscadden Stokes McDonald Architects/Surrey United Soccer Club)

The municipal government notes that in addition to this new facility, there will also be a conversion of two grass fields at the park into artificial turf fields and a new parking lot.

Previous reports suggest the facility could cost in the range of about $15 million, with half of that going toward the actual facility and the remainder for the changes to the park. SUSC will cover the facility’s construction and ongoing operations and maintenance costs, and the City is expected to provide some support for park and infrastructure costs.

According to City staff, the long-term lease will enable SUSC to recoup their construction costs through annual revenues. The club already operates a fieldhouse building in the park.

The development permit and building permit applications for the project are currently being reviewed by the City. Construction will begin after the permits are approved, with the intention to begin construction later this summer and open the facility potentially in September 2026.

Meanwhile in Port Coquitlam, construction is now entering the final stages on BC Soccer’s new $15‑million, purpose-built soccer training hub at Gates Park. The facility will feature a 1,200-seat grandstand overlooking its main FIFA-standard turf field and is expected to be completed later this summer.

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