Newest City recreation centre named mistahaya wîkihk Community Recreation Centre

The Lewis Farms Community Recreation Centre has been gifted the Cree name mistahaya wîkihk (pronounced mist-ah-hi-ya wee-gik) Community Recreation Centre by Elder Bob Cardinal of Enoch Cree Nation. The name translates to ‘The Big One’s at his home/Grizzly Bear’s Home’ and is a reminder to all Edmontonians that this land once belonged to our neighbour, Enoch Cree Nation.

The name, spelled in lowercase, was approved by the City’s Naming Committee in late April 2026.

The amenities included at the recreation centre will include:

Aquatic facility with a 50-metre pool
Twin arena
Multi-purpose and studio spaces
Fitness centre
Double gymnasium and a separate ½ gymnasium
Running/walking track
Indoor Playground
Medium-sized Edmonton Public Library branch

The mistahaya wîkihk Community Recreation Centre will be a west-end community hub that serves the recreational, sport, leisure and outdoor park space needs of 75,000 area residents.

The Lewis Farms Facility and Park Project includes this community recreation centre, public library and district park. This facility and park are anticipated to open to the public in fall 2028 in west Edmonton at 22103 Ave NW.

The City of Edmonton is guided by the Indigenous Framework, which was created to forge stronger relationships with the descendants of the original inhabitants of this land and to recognize we all have roles to play in our journey towards reconciliation.

Since 2016, Edmonton’s Mayor and City Council, and the Enoch Cree Nation Chief and Council have actively pursued a collaborative partnership founded on mutual respect and a shared commitment to regional prosperity. The City works in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and organizations to support a growing, vibrant and welcoming city for all.

For more information:

edmonton.ca/LewisFarmsFacilityandPark