Horse Creek Sports Park: Master plan update, detailed design and servicing
Active project
Yes
Schedule
Winter 2027
Location
The Horse Creek Sports Park is a quarter section of land located immediately north of Heritage Hills.
Description
The Town of Cochrane and Rocky View Schools have collaborated to build the vision of Horse Creek Sports Park and a future school site located immediately north of the community of Heritage Hills, seamlessly integrating into a community sports activity hub for the Town of Cochrane, complete with outdoor sports amenities, pathways and gathering spaces. The initial investment in servicing, design and planning will be funded by the Town, as per the purchase agreement with Rocky View Schools.
Updates
Work has started on site. The 2025 scope includes:
Site stripping and grading
Utility servicing to support the future high school
Water and sewer stubs for future phases
Township Road 262 construction (by the developer)
Initial storm pond
Detailed design for Stage 1 of the amenities for the site
Horse Creek Sports Park will be built in phases, guided by community input, data, available funding, and what’s needed the most.
This project will help relieve the strain on our schools, provide space to play, and support Cochrane’s continued growth.
Since 2015, the Town of Cochrane and Rocky View Schools (RVS) have been working together through a unique partnership to support critical community infrastructure. RVS purchased 160 acres in Cochrane with the goal of building a new high school. In exchange, the Town is taking the lead on servicing the site, making it “shovel-ready” to meet the needs of Cochrane’s growing student population.
As part of this collaboration, Cochrane will receive the remaining portion of the land to develop the future Horse Creek Sports Park. The Town is now advancing a detailed design process for the park, guided by the Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan and shaped by extensive community engagement and data-driven planning. These future amenities will reflect the priorities and recreational needs of Cochrane residents.
Strategic alignment
This project aligns with Council’s 2022-2025 strategic goals of livability, open spaces and natural areas and a vibrant economy. It also reinforces the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan’s foundation of financial and environmental stewardship, built environment and intentional relationships
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Horse Creek Sports Park will bring important recreational opportunities to our community and make way for a shovel-ready high school site. Both are critical in supporting Cochrane’s growth, meeting the needs of our residents and shaping a vibrant future for our town
Stripping and grading of site
Servicing of school site
Site servicing (water and sewer stubs) installation to support future uses
Initial construction of storm pond
Detailed Landscape Design of Stage 1, Phase 1 recreational amenities
Construction of TWP 262 by Heritage Hills developer (West Hawk)
The school site is on the west side of the parcel as identified on the image below.
The amenities for Horse Creek Sports Park will be determined through the detailed design process, guided by Cochrane’s Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan, which is currently in development. This plan is informed by extensive community engagement and data-driven analysis of resident needs.
Stage 1 amenities were prioritized to address existing gaps in local facilities, and the location was selected to align with ongoing work on the stormwater pond and upgrades to Range Road 262.
Horse Creek Sports Park is a multi-phase project.
The approved 2025 budget includes funding for site servicing and grading to prepare the Rocky View Schools-owned land for future school construction, along with detailed design work for Phase 1, Stage 1 of the park.
While the current phase focuses on servicing and design, construction of Stage 1 park amenities - including quad diamonds, a washroom facility, partial parking lot and integrated pathways - will be considered through the 2026 capital budget process. If approved, construction could begin in 2026, with the potential for the park to open for gameplay in 2027.
Future phases will be determined based on data-driven analysis of resident needs, guided by Cochrane’s Parks, Culture & Active Living Master Plan, and brought forward for Council’s consideration during future budget cycles.
