Killarney Construction Update

Killarney Community Centre is currently undergoing construction. We’ll share updates regularly as the construction progresses through its various stages. By doing this, we can keep everyone informed and better serve our community.

What's Happening

Track and Field Renewal: The running track will be upgraded and expanded into a comprehensive track and field facility.
 
Temporary Grass Field: A temporary grass field will open in the spring of 2025, located in the southwest area of Killarney Park for school and casual community use.
 
Dog Off-Leash Area: The off-leash dog area will temporarily shift to the north section of west Killarney but will remain open throughout the projects.
 
FIFA Training Site: Temporary training facilities are being built to support the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Killarney Park. The north sports fields will be closed from January 2025 to fall 2026 and will not be accessible to the public during this time.

After the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Killarney Park north permitted sports fieldsand the dog off-leash area are expected to return to regular use by fall 2026.

Training Site Construction

The FIFA World Cup 26M is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026 This international event will attract tens of thousands of spectators and visitors to our region, with seven exciting matches hosted at BC Place.

To accommodate the tournament, the City and Vancouver Park Board are building a temporary Venue Specific Training Site at Killarney Park to serve as a facility for participating teams to train ahead of matches. These temporary facilities will include grass soccer pitches, field lights, team
facilities such as locker rooms, and a press conference room.

Construction is expected to be completed by December 2025. Afterward, the site will remain closed to the public until fall 2026 to accommodate the World Cup event in July 2026 and any necessary post-event restoration.

ACCESS RESTRICTION
Work will generally take place Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with some extended hours and weekend work as needed.

Sports Fields: Killarney sports fields will be closed from January 2025 until fall 2026.

Temporary Grass Field: Park Board staff will provide a temporary grass field in the southwest area of Killarney Park, opening in spring 2025, for school and casual community use.

Public Access: During the construction period and tournament, the training site will not be accessible to the public.

Dog Off-Leash Area: The dog off-leash area will temporarily move to the northern portion of west Killarney but will remain open throughout the project

LEARN MORE
To learn more about the Venue Specific Training Sites, including long-term benefits and FAQ’s, visit www.vancouverfwc26.ca/training-sites  

For additional information, call 311 or use the 311 app.