(Grande Prairie, Alta. – November 21, 2025) – The City of Grande Prairie invites residents to take part in a community celebration at Keyera Place, the newly named multipurpose sports and recreation facility, with a free community open house on Friday, December 5.

An official ribbon cutting and reception takes place at 9 a.m., marking an exciting milestone for the facility and the community, and kicking off a day of celebration. 

Starting at 10 a.m., a full day of free drop-ins are available throughout the building, offering a chance to try out many of the facilities sports and activities, including skateboarding, children’s rock climbing, court sports, and disco rollerskating. Guests can also enter for a chance to win giveaways courtesy of Keyera. 

A full list of the scheduled drop-in programs for the day is available at cityofgp.com/events.

 “The open house is a wonderful way to celebrate the energy and connection that Keyera Place brings to our community,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor, Jackie Clayton. “We're excited to welcome everyone in the community to come together, get active and enjoy all the space has to offer with day of free and fun activities." 

“We’re proud to be a part of a centre that brings people together and strengthens the fabric of the Grande Prairie community,” said Jonas Westlin, Northern Field Superintendent with Keyera. “This partnership is about more than a name on a building. It’s about supporting spaces that foster belonging, wellbeing, and community resiliency. Keyera Place reflects collaboration, the spirit of community, and our lasting commitment to investing in the places where we live and work.”

The City looks forward to welcoming residents for a day of recreation, connection and fun at Keyera Place.

For more information about the open house and facility schedules, visit cityofgp.com/events.