Parks
Recent stories about parks
Podcast explores the serious work of places to play
Playground design has changed a lot over Edmonton's history, but regardless of the equipment, the essence of the space is the way it builds community, say experts consulted during Let's Find Out's quest for the city's best park for kids.
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Podcast seeks Edmonton's best playground, past or present
What's your favourite Edmonton playground? Let's Find Out wants your help to answer a listener's question.
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On the agenda: National urban park, assisted snow removal, and Balfour Manor
This week, city council will have its final meetings before the summer break. Items on the agenda include the National Urban Park initiative, an assisted snow removal program, and an addition to the historic Balfour Manor in Oliver.
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Calls for public engagement: Vision Zero Street Labs and Beaumont innovation park
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including traffic-calming in McKernan and Northmount, pop-up dog parks, and Beaumont's proposed innovation park.
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Podcast explores intersection of river lots and parks
Edmonton's river valley is a cherished nature getaway for many Edmontonians. Canada's largest contiguous area of urban parkland didn't come about by accident, as Episode 65 of Let's Find Out demonstrates.
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Podcast welcomes arrival of Northeast River Valley Park
Episode 222 of Speaking Municipally welcomed the newly announced Northeast River Valley Park and looked at how the land, which had been privately owned, came into the city's possession.
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Downtown park presents chance to get winter-city design right
Warehouse Park offers Edmonton an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past when it comes to designing for winter, says an industrial designer who is studying how to make it inviting year-round.
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On the agenda: Affordable housing, alcohol in parks, and the Edmonton Elks
This week, community and public services committee meets on Feb. 27, urban planning committee meets on Feb. 28 (though there was nothing on the agenda as of Feb. 26), and executive committee meets on March 1. There are also two meetings scheduled for March 3: a council services committee meeting in the morning, and a code of conduct subcommittee meeting in the afternoon.
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New funding scheme aims to make park development more equitable
Proposed changes to the way Edmonton funds community parks are intended to distribute amenities more equitably, but some worry the changes will remove valuable community-building opportunities and put further pressure on the budget.
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