Creekside Community Recreation Centre

(formerly Southeast False Creek Recreation Centre)

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A legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Creekside Community Recreation Centre provides a gathering place for community to enjoy recreational activities in a spectacular setting. Creekside, Vancouver's 24th community centre, features a fitness centre, gymnasium, dance studio, several multi-purpose spaces and is also home to Canadian Sport Centre Pacific's Vancouver location. An on-site childcare facility, restaurant and non-motorized boating are coming soon.

The north side of the facility provides sweeping views of False Creek and the North Shore mountains and the Village's pedestrian plaza is accessible from the west side. The seawall skirts the north side of the building and provides easy access for cyclists and pedestrians.

Southeast False Creek Recreation Centre information brochure, Feb 2010

A Green and Sustainable Facility

The new community centre at southeast False Creek targeted a top honour in building performance and sustainability -- LEED* Platinum certification. The building harvests rainwater for irrigation and toilet flushing, uses solar power for radiant cooling, has green roof technology and consumes 50% less energy than a standard building

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a benchmark for design, construction and operation of green buildings.

Construction/Materials	15% recycled materials 20% regional materials Certified wood used throughout
Site	Redevelopment of a contaminated site Provision of electric vehicle charging stations and an electric vehicle for two years
Water	Rainwater is collected and used for toilet flushing and irrigation 30% reduction in potable water consumption
Energy	No solar power this was dropped due to excessive cost. Solar hot water panels to provide heating and cooling provides 10% renewable energy Green Power being purchased for 50% of the building electrical needs
Indoor Quality	No VOCs in any construction materials Construction indoor air quality management Provision of daylighting and views for building occupants Provision of individuals controls and opening windows for occupants

*LEED is a North American rating and certification system that evaluates energy performance and sustainable building practice. Canada Green Building Council