Community Turf Field
& Running Track
Investing in recreation, health, and community growth — a year-round home for sport, gathering, and lasting investment in our town.
Community infrastructure, built to last.
A turf field is not simply a sports amenity — it is community infrastructure that supports public health, economic development, youth retention, and quality of life. The plan brings a multi-purpose turf field, an event-level running track, multi-sport courts, and a fieldhouse together on one site at Riverview High School.
The case for Riverview is clear.
No running track in Riverview
Riverview is one of the few growing communities in the region without a dedicated outdoor running track — a gap in essential recreation infrastructure.
Limited field availability
A high-performance turf facility supports far more annual use than grass, letting local organizations meet today's demand and plan for growth.
Weather-related cancellations
Superior drainage and all-weather performance dramatically reduce rainouts, keeping the season dependable for players, coaches, and families.
Scheduling conflicts
More available hours mean more equitable access across user groups, and room to expand programming throughout the year.
Growing participation
Demand for recreation is rising. A modern field and track is a proactive commitment to current and future community needs.
Larger events
An event-level field and track position Riverview as a destination for regional and provincial competitions — and the visitors they bring.
The data says Riverview can — and should — support a turf field.
- Commissioned by the Town of Riverview as a 2024 feasibility study
- 29 grass fields region-wide — only 4 are football-capable, 3 of them in Riverview
- Riverview High School ranked the best site: lowest cost, construction-ready, centrally located
- Moncton CMA is the 2nd fastest-growing community in Atlantic Canada
See what we're building.
Concept renderings of the proposed facility at the Riverview High School site — the field and track, multi-sport courts, fieldhouse, and the way it all fits into the surrounding community.
More play. Less cost. Every season.
Over a ten-year horizon, a synthetic turf field outperforms natural grass on availability, reliability, and cost — by a wide margin.
A measurable, long-term investment
$5.5M
Estimated total investment
2,000+
Annual usage hours (vs. 300–800 on grass)
0
Outdoor running tracks in Riverview today
201,200
Projected regional population by 2040
Backed by athletes, coaches, and educators.
Every great athletic journey begins on a local track. The Riverview project could become the starting point for the dreams, ambitions, and achievements of many young athletes in the years ahead.
A turf field at Riverview High School would allow us to bring our student-athletes back to their home school, strengthening connection and pride in representing our community.
This project would represent a major investment in the future of sport, recreation, and community development in Riverview.
A track and field facility is the next logical step to keep Riverview's youth engaged, its residents healthy, and its town competitive.
The running track and field improvements at Riverview High School represent an opportunity to create lasting, shared benefit for students, residents, and the broader community for generations to come.
Lasting benefits across the community.
Community
A gathering place for festivals, camps, charitable events, and the everyday connections that make Riverview strong — for youth, families, and seniors alike.
- Festivals & celebrations
- Summer camps & clubs
- Senior wellness & walking
- School & youth programs
Economic
Sports tourism and regional tournaments bring visitors who spend on accommodations, restaurants, fuel, and retail — fuelling long-term local growth.
- Regional tournaments
- Sports tourism
- Concessions & rentals
- Residential growth
Health & Wellness
Reliable access to recreation encourages active living, supports physical and mental health, and can reduce public healthcare costs over time.
- Year-round activity
- Cardiovascular health
- Youth mentorship
- Stronger belonging