Parks

Recent stories about parks


A newspaper clipping of a story about an Edmonton city council meeting
history river valley

A moment in history: June 19, 1912

On this day in 1912, an offer was under discussion to donate land around Whitemud Creek to the city.

Google Maps screenshot showing 78 Avenue between 100 Street and 99 Street
engagement parks

Calls for public engagement: Windermere park, Happy Beer Street

Here are opportunities to inform decisions about parks, entertainment districts, and more

Close-up of an orange cat laying on a carpet
engagement pets

Calls for public engagement: Animal advocacy, Windermere park, open spaces

Here are opportunities to inform decisions about animal advocacy, parks, open spaces, and more.

A person crosses a snowy street, cars are parked on the right side
engagement river valley

Calls for public engagement: Winter park use, snow and ice control, passenger rail

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about parks, snow and ice control, and more.

Group of people kayaking in a body of water in a park
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Strathcona Blok99, sports and recreation

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decision-making on rezoning, recreation, public services, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.

An adult and a child on a paddleboard, with a covered bridge, a grassy field filled with people, and autumn trees in the background
engagement parks

Calls for public engagement: River valley park, short-term rentals, Wîhkwêntôwin

Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about the Northeast River Valley Park, short-term rentals, neighbourhood renewal, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality where you live.

Bees going in and out of the entrance to a bee box
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Proactive rezoning, urban agriculture

Here are open opportunities to help inform municipal planning on proactive rezoning, agriculture, and a community park. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.

A Strathcona County Transit double-decker bus on the road on summer day
engagement transit

Calls for public engagement: Strathcona transit, naturalization

Here are open opportunities to engage with local governments in the Edmonton region.

A newspaper clipping that reads, "New river valley plan put forward"
history river valley

A moment in history: Sept. 11, 1982

On this day in 1982, Edmonton was debating something called the river valley parkland proposal.