Steve Brown Sports Complex

Steve Brown Sports Complex is a multi-purpose outdoor sports facility in Brantford, Ontario and located at Lions Park on 20 Edge Street.[1] Built original in 1972 as Lions Park arena, which included a banquet hall for community purposes. Later expanded to include a track field with several baseball and soccer fields with a seating capacity of 2000.[2] In 2002, the exterior part of the facility was renamed in honor of community leader and organizer Steve Brown.[3] In 2010, the facility was upgraded in order to serve as the home venue to the Canadian Soccer League's newest franchise the Brantford Galaxy.[4][5]

Steve Brown Sports Complex
Full nameSteve Brown Sports Complex at Lions Park
LocationBrantford, Ontario
Coordinates43°7′17.7″N 80°16′12.7″W
OwnerCity of Brantford
Capacity2000
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1972
Tenants
Brantford Galaxy (CSL) (2010-present)

References

  1. "Steve Brown Sports Complex at Lions Park". www.brantford.ca. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  2. nurun.com. "Lowe's boosts Lions Park reno". Brantford Expositor. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  3. Blog, Discover Brantford. "Steve Brown Sports Complex at Lions Park". Discover Brantford Blog. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
  4. "Upgrades for Galaxy approved". www.brantnews.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  5. "CSL okays Lions Park for league play". www.brantnews.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
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