Help Shape the Future of Luther Vipond Memorial Arena
The Luther Vipond Memorial Arena (LVMA) located on Winchester Road East has served as a community gathering space for recreation and the iconic Brooklin Spring Fair since 1973.
While the facility grounds will continue to host the Brooklin Spring Fair, with the opening of a new twin-pad arena at the future Whitby Sports Complex on the horizon, ice sports like hockey will soon be moved out of the facility, making way for new community uses – and we want to hear from you!
Have Your Say!
Community engagement is an essential part of reimagining the future use of the facility. Which indoor recreational activities would you like to see prioritized for play in the space? Would you like to see community events and programming at the facility?
Wednesday, June 25 from either 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, June 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
virtually on:
July 9 at 7 p.m. or July 11 at 10 a.m.
Email parks.rec@whitby.ca indicating which session you would like to attend to receive the link
Help shape the next chapter of this important community facility!
Next Steps
On Monday, June 23 at a Regular Council Meeting, Council passed a Motion that regardless of the future community use identified for the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena and site, that the recognition of Luther Vipond and his name remain a key feature. Read the full motion here.
Further feedback collected will help to inform Staff recommendations on the arena’s future use to be presented to Whitby Town Council later this year. Subscribe to this page to stay informed on key project updates.
Project Background
After significant engagement, in 2024 the Parks and Recreation Master Planrecommended that the Town “undertake a facility renewal strategy to investigate the feasibility of updating and modernizing LVMA for indoor programming and rentals, including supporting the Brooklin Spring Fair. This should involve input from community partners and the public.”
The Whitby Community Strategic Plan provides guidance under Strategic Pillars 1 and 4 to invest in recreational infrastructure and provide accessible and inclusive municipal services and programming. This project aligns with and supports these pillars and their key action items.
The Luther Vipond Memorial Arena (LVMA) located on Winchester Road East has served as a community gathering space for recreation and the iconic Brooklin Spring Fair since 1973.
While the facility grounds will continue to host the Brooklin Spring Fair, with the opening of a new twin-pad arena at the future Whitby Sports Complex on the horizon, ice sports like hockey will soon be moved out of the facility, making way for new community uses – and we want to hear from you!
Have Your Say!
Community engagement is an essential part of reimagining the future use of the facility. Which indoor recreational activities would you like to see prioritized for play in the space? Would you like to see community events and programming at the facility?
Wednesday, June 25 from either 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, June 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
virtually on:
July 9 at 7 p.m. or July 11 at 10 a.m.
Email parks.rec@whitby.ca indicating which session you would like to attend to receive the link
Help shape the next chapter of this important community facility!
Next Steps
On Monday, June 23 at a Regular Council Meeting, Council passed a Motion that regardless of the future community use identified for the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena and site, that the recognition of Luther Vipond and his name remain a key feature. Read the full motion here.
Further feedback collected will help to inform Staff recommendations on the arena’s future use to be presented to Whitby Town Council later this year. Subscribe to this page to stay informed on key project updates.
Project Background
After significant engagement, in 2024 the Parks and Recreation Master Planrecommended that the Town “undertake a facility renewal strategy to investigate the feasibility of updating and modernizing LVMA for indoor programming and rentals, including supporting the Brooklin Spring Fair. This should involve input from community partners and the public.”
The Whitby Community Strategic Plan provides guidance under Strategic Pillars 1 and 4 to invest in recreational infrastructure and provide accessible and inclusive municipal services and programming. This project aligns with and supports these pillars and their key action items.
The Town of Whitby’s Luther Vipond Memorial Arena (LVMA), located on Winchester Road East, has served as a community gathering space for recreation and the iconic Brooklin Spring Fair since 1973.
While the facility grounds will continue to host the Brooklin Spring Fair, with the opening of a new twin-pad arena at the future Whitby Sports Complex on the horizon, ice sports like hockey will soon be moved out of the facility, making way for new community uses – and we want to hear from you!
