The Londonderry Community League is 100% volunteer-driven, led entirely by residents of the Londonderry / Kildare neighbourhood.

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The league’s story began in 1967, when more than 400 community members gathered at Balwin Junior High School. At a second meeting soon after, attendees ratified a constitution and set plans in motion to build a community rink and clubhouse.

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On May 3, 1968, the Londonderry Community League was officially incorporated as a society.

By October of that year, volunteers had already established a full rink complex through their hard work and dedication.

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In 1973, the league constructed a $25,000 community hall to meet the growing needs of the area’s many young families. Over the years, steady improvements continued to be made to the hall as the community evolved.

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Londonderry faced challenges in the late 1970s when volunteers became difficult to recruit, even though demand for programs remained high. With 325 member families at the time, the league had strong community involvement, but filling key leadership roles proved difficult.

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History repeated itself in 2016 when volunteer numbers declined again. The City of Edmonton was prepared to reclaim the hall—until four dedicated community members stepped forward to form a new board. Since then, the board has worked hard to rebuild, offering programs, events, and renewed opportunities for neighbours to connect.