New amenities at Stadium District

Key Points

• Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium was developed through a partnership between the City of Nanaimo and School District 68, with the artificial turf field constructed in 2017 under an innovative joint-use agreement that continues to benefit both students and the broader community.
• The Stadium District continues to evolve through phased improvements that support local sport organizations, school athletics, tournaments and community events while strengthening Nanaimo's reputation as a premier sport and recreation destination on Vancouver Island.
• The partnership between the City of Nanaimo and School District 68 maximizes public investment by creating facilities that serve students during the school day and the wider community during evenings, weekends and special events.
• Future investments throughout the district will continue to improve accessibility, enhance the visitor experience and support Nanaimo's growing role as a host community for regional, provincial and national sporting events.

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Quick Facts

• The Stadium District consists of the Serauxmen Stadium, Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium (artificial turf at NDSS), Rotary Bowl and a plaza and common area found along Third Street.
• The new bleacher structure is accessible and provides seating for approximately 1,200 spectators.
• The new bleacher structure includes improved accessibility features and a dedicated media booth to support live streaming, broadcasting and enhanced event coverage.
• Ongoing investments in the Stadium District support community recreation, regional tournaments, provincial championships and sport tourism opportunities.

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