Province Invests in Hamilton Township to Upgrade Baltimore Recreation Centre and Support Active Living

Hamilton Township — The Ontario government is investing $150,000 to protect jobs and upgrade sports field and park lighting at the Baltimore Recreation Centre in Hamilton Township. This investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.

“Our government is proud to support Hamilton Township in enhancing local recreation facilities that bring families and neighbours together,” said David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland–Peterborough South. “This investment in the Baltimore Recreation Centre will help meet growing community demand, improve safety, and ensure residents of all ages and abilities have access to quality outdoor spaces.”

The funding will help the project align with the Township’s Recreation Master Plan by adding trail lighting around the Baltimore Recreation Centre’s green space and park. It also upgrades the ball diamonds to clay surfaces, meeting community demand and boosting usage.

“At a time when Ontario families are facing rising costs due to tariffs, our government is proud to support organizations focused on delivering better services for people while breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for children and young people,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “With investments in infrastructure like this, we are protecting Ontario jobs, strengthening our communities and building a more resilient and self-reliant economy.”

CSRIF is a key part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers, businesses and families by unleashing the economy and getting more shovels in the ground, with a historic $200 billion investment to build highways, hospitals, transit, schools and other critical infrastructure across the province.

“We’re very grateful to receive this grant. Support like this goes a long way in communities like ours, where recreation spaces play such an important role in bringing folks together. We’re committed to making the most of this opportunity for the benefit of all our residents to strengthen community connections and improve quality of life.” said Mayor Scott Jibb.

Quick Facts

• The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is an application-based program providing a $200 million investment over two years. It supports municipalities, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations, through two streams: one for repairing and rehabilitating existing sport and recreation facilities and spaces, and another for building new or transformative sport and recreation infrastructure.
• Each year, Ontario invests $32 million in community recreation programs to help achieve active, healthy communities across the province, including Ontario’s After School Program, the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation program and the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund.
• Sport contributes more than $7.5 billion to Ontario’s economy every year, creating tens of thousands of meaningful and good-paying jobs in every corner of the province.

Additional Resources

Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund

2025 Ontario Budget – A Plan to Protect Ontario