Winskill Park Fieldhouse

Client: City of Delta

Location: Delta, BC

Program: Community. Recreation

Photography: Michael Elkan Architectural Photography

Modern building with large glass windows and white exterior panels, surrounded by green plants and gravel.

The Winskill Fieldhouse is the newest addition to Winskill Park in Tsawwassen, BC, and anchors the park’s north end alongside a new lawn bowling green. The facility embodies both the community’s growth and its commitment to preserving its roots. With a design that is both simple and sophisticated, the Fieldhouse features a light, open elevation and uses wood in its purest form, creating a gesture that connects seamlessly to the surrounding park and natural setting.

O4 was awarded the commission for the Winskill Park Fieldhouse in September 2019, with work commencing shortly thereafter. The O4 team collaborated closely with Delta City officials and local user groups to develop programmatic options. Three comprehensive site location and orientation options were presented before settling on the final design.

Indoor room with wooden ceiling, large glass doors opening to an outdoor sports field, tables and chairs inside.
Outdoor covered area with wooden columns, tables, and benches overlooking a grassy field with people standing and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The chosen form reflects and adapts Delta’s agricultural building typology, aligning with the open-field park context. The program is divided into two buildings: one housing a multi-purpose space to serve as a headquarters for local clubs and community activities, and the other providing washrooms, change rooms, and storage for park users.

The planning for the Fieldhouse also accounted for a reflective open space in front, supporting outdoor activities and connecting the building to its surroundings. The facility’s location complements nearby amenities, including a hospice, seniors' residence, lawn bowling green, active sports fields to the east, and a community and aquatic centre to the south. This strategic integration caters to a diverse demographic, offering spaces for a wide range of users.

Hand-drawn sketch of a 3D geometric shape with outlined faces and axes indicating the x, y, and z directions.
Modern building with large glass windows, white and dark wooden exterior, and a blue sky above.
People playing bocce ball on a green outdoor court with a modern building and trees in the background on a sunny day.
Indoor area with large glass doors opening to an outdoor park or field, with tables and chairs and people playing a sport called bocce.
Construction site with wooden framing, orange ladder, workers in safety gear, and tools on concrete ground, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Interior ceiling framing with wooden beams and white walls.