News Releases

This season, several neighbourhood parks will be getting a fresh new look as part of the City’s Park Upgrade Program. This program funds improvements to established neighbourhood parks, addressing deficiencies and bringing them up to current standards.

Park upgrades may include enhancements such as new or improved pathways, lighting, upgraded irrigation and drainage systems, tree planting and naturalized landscaping, as well as other amenities such as benches, picnic tables and play structures.

Parks scheduled for upgrades in 2025:

• Boughton Park
• Forest Grove Linkage
• Herbert Stewart Park
• Kistikan Park
• Leif Erickson Park
• Marriott Park

Playgrounds scheduled for upgrades in 2025:

• Boughton Park
• Kistikan Park
• Marriott Park
• Szumagalski Park
• Lt GG Simmonds Park
• Idylwyld Park

In addition to standard park upgrades, funding from the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) is supporting the installation of new playgrounds at Marriott and Boughton Parks, as well as the development of Food Forest Demonstration Sites and improvements to irrigation and naturalization at both Boughton and Leif Erickson Parks.

Please note that portions of these parks and some amenities will be temporarily closed during construction and while newly planted areas become established.

For more information on the upgrades taking place, visit saskatoon.ca/parkupgrades

To learn more about the activities being supported by the NIF, visit saskatoon.ca/naturalinfrastructurefund

Saskatoon Transit will implement route and service changes effective June 29, 2025, to improve frequency, reliability, and overall customer experience.

These changes simplify routes, improve on-time performance on 8th Street, and offer more direct and frequent connections to key destinations, such as schools, hospitals, shopping centres, and USask.

By creating a more connected transit system, buses will arrive more often and on time, providing riders with more reliable travel options.

Overview of changes:

• Route 8 becomes the only route on 8th Street between City Centre and Centre Mall, operating at a 10-minute frequency during peak hours.
• Route 10 replaces portions of Routes 81 and 82, connecting USask, Taylor Street, and Centre Mall more efficiently.
• Route 17 is modified and consolidates a portion of Route 13 to offer continuous service between Lawson Heights Mall and Stonebridge via USask, with new evening and weekend service for Lawson Heights Mall.
• Local route adjustments
  • Route 16 improves speed and connections to City Centre, USask and Market Mall; service along 7th Street is removed and replaced by service along Main Street.
  • Routes 84, 86, 87 will have faster travel times and better connections to Centre Mall; these routes will not operate west of Centre Mall.
• Schedule changes to Routes 18 and 83 to improve reliability.

These early improvements lay the foundation for Saskatoon Transit’s Bus Network Redesign (BNR) Phase 1, which will be developed through continued engagement starting this fall.

Download the Transit app to help with trip planning, or visit saskatoontransit.ca for new maps and schedules.

Questions regarding these changes can be directed to Customer Service 306.975.3100 or transit.services@saskatoon.ca.

Saskatoon Transit is excited to announce the winners of the 6th annual Student Art Contest.

The winning pieces were based on their reflection of the "Public and Active Transportation" theme. They emphasized the importance of integrating various transportation modes, including public transit, paratransit, cycling, walking, and ridesharing.

2025 Winners:

• Grade 3 Winner: Max A., North Park Wilson School
• Grade 7 Winner: Sanuthi S., Prince Philip School

This contest is aimed at students in grades 3 and 7, as public and active transportation is part of the curriculum for those grades.

Each winning art piece will be prominently displayed on five Saskatoon Transit buses, totalling ten buses, throughout the city. Enjoy spotting the designs while riding the bus or travelling around the community!

Congratulations to the winners, and a big thank you to all students and teachers who participated this year.

The City of Saskatoon’s plan to build a long-term, City-owned organics processing facility will receive up to $8.4 million from the federal government.

Through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF), the Government of Canada will contribute funding for the construction of the new facility, which will provide organics processing for the residential green cart program and replace drop-off services currently offered at the City’s West Compost Depot.

“This investment is about real results for people in Saskatoon; better waste services, a cleaner environment and infrastructure that keeps up with a growing city,” says the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development. “Here, and across Canada, the federal government is stepping up to support communities with the tools they need to thrive."

"This new facility is a win for our community and our environment. It means Saskatoon families will have a reliable, long-term solution for organics waste, and it brings us one step closer to a cleaner, greener city for future generations," said Mayor Cynthia Block. "We’re grateful for the federal support that’s helping us turn our sustainability goals into real, local action."

“We’re very pleased to receive this funding from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water & Waste Operations. “It not only helps with the cost of building a permanent, City-owned organics facility, but also supports our efforts to divert more waste from the landfill and extend its lifespan.”

The City Administration previously evaluated several long-term organics processing options and determined that constructing a City-owned facility would result in the lowest long-term cost while continuing to provide the same service levels. Planning and design for the facility is well underway. Construction will begin this summer and the facility is anticipated to open to the public in late 2026.

Since the city-wide green cart program launched in 2023, more than 40,000 tonnes of organic waste have successfully been diverted from the landfill, exceeding the lower range of annual projections.

To learn more about the Organics Processing Facility project, visit saskatoon.ca/organicsfacility.

3rd Avenue will be closed between 23rd and 24th streets on Friday, June 27, starting at 11:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

3rd Avenue will be closed between 24th and 25th streets on Friday, June 27, starting at 9:00 a.m. for construction. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Direct service from the Special Events Stop (23rd Street and 2nd Avenue) to see the Saskatchewan Rattlers take on the Calgary Surge at SaskTel Centre on Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m., is available at the following times:

• 6:15 p.m.
• 6:55 p.m.

Post-event drop-off is at the downtown terminal and regular fares apply ($3.00 per trip). Fare can be purchased on your mobile phone using either the TGo or transit app, transfers and passes are also accepted. Typically, buses arrive onsite 30 minutes prior to the end of the event.

Plan your trip to events at SaskTel Centre on Route 333 using the Transit app up to two weeks in advance. Check out the Transit+ feature to help make connections that combine Transit with OnDemand Transit, riide, and Uber. Download the Transit app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

Transit service times for special events at SaskTel Centre and other popular destinations can always be found at SaskatoonTransit.ca/plan-my-trip/popular-destinations. Experience the convenience of using Saskatoon Transit to attend all your favourite events.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT EMERSON AVE
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 4:30 p.m.

ASSINIBOINE DR ROAD CLOSED FROM NAHANNI DR TO CAPILANO DR
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 26, 8:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

HIGHWAY 16 NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM IDYLWYLD DR N TO MARQUIS DR W
(Construction)
Start: June 26, 9:00 a.m. End: June 26, 3:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

22ND ST W EB MEDIAN LANE & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANES CLOSED FROM HIGHWAY 7 TO NEAULT RD
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 6:00 a.m.

22ND ST W WB LANES CLOSED FROM KENSINGTON BLVD TO NEAULT RD
(Paving)
Start: June 26, 7:00 p.m. End: June 27, 7:00 a.m.

ONGOING

KENSINGTON BLVD INTERSECTION CLOSED AT 22ND ST W
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 p.m. End: June 26, 6:00 a.m.

BROADWAY AVE SB CURB & CENTER LANES CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO 9TH ST E
(Link platform construction)
Start: May 26, 7:00 a.m. End: June 26, 4:30 p.m.

2ND AVE S ROAD CLOSED FROM SAUNDERS PL TO 19TH ST E
(Crane work)
Start: June 25, 6:00 a.m. End: June 26, 5:00 p.m.

FAITHFULL AVE SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 45TH ST E TO 44TH ST E
(Driveway crossing)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD NB CURB & CENTRE LANES CLOSED AT HAZEN ST
(Link platform construction)
Start: June 16, 9:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

2ND AVE N SB CURB LANE CLOSED AT 23RD ST E
(SL&P)
Start: June 25, 9:00 a.m. End: June 27, 5:00 p.m.

BOYCHUK DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM 8TH ST E TO BRIARWOOD RD
(Sidewalk construction)
Start: May 16, 8:00 a.m. End: June 28, 8:00 a.m.

33RD ST E WB LANES CLOSED FROM WARMAN RD TO QUEBEC AVE
(Water main maintenance)
Two-way traffic will be maintained in the EB lanes
Start: June 19, 7:00 a.m. End: June 28, 5:00 p.m.

22ND ST W EB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM AVE U S TO AVE S S
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 4:30 p.m.

BERINI DR SB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM ATTRIDGE DR TO WEBSTER ST
(Construction) 
Start: June 2, 7:00 a.m. End: July 1, 5:00 p.m.

RUSSELL RD SB LANES CLOSED FROM ADILMAN DR TO MOLLOY ST
(Road resurfacing)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 4, 4:30 p.m.

22ND ST W WB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED AT AVE T S
(Construction)
Start: June 9, 7:00 a.m. End: July 6, 5:00 p.m.

25TH ST E EB LANES CLOSED FROM 1ST AVE N TO 2ND AVE N
(Library construction)
Start: June 16, 6:00 a.m. End: July 6, 6:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE NB LANES CLOSED FROM 11TH ST E TO 12TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: June 25, 7:00 a.m. End: July 8, 5:00 p.m.

COLLEGE DR EB MEDIAN & CENTRE LANES & WB MEDIAN & LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM CUMBERLAND AVE N TO BRIAN TOWRISS CRES
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 11, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.

20TH ST W EB LANES & WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AVE K N TO AVE M N
(Water main maintenance)
Start: June 17, 7:00 a.m. End: July 9, 5:00 p.m.

WARMAN RD SB RAMP CLOSED AT CIRCLE DR E
(Construction)
Start: May 12, 7:00 a.m. End: July 11, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB CURB & CENTRE LANES & EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT BOYCHUK DR
(Construction)
Start: June 23, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E EB CURB LANE AT BOYCHUK DR
(Link Station Construction)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 13, 5:00 p.m.

8TH ST E WB LANES & EB LEFT TURN LANE CLOSED FROM LANSDOWNE AVE TO BROADWAY AVE
(Water main preservation)
Start: June 16, 7:00 a.m. End: July 15, 4:30 p.m.

CUMBERLAND AVE ROAD CLOSED AT 14TH ST 
(Sewer work and resurfacing)
Start: June 18, 7:00 a.m. End: July 16, 5:00 p.m.

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 7:00 a.m. End: September 26, 5:00 p.m.

BROADWAY AVE BROADWAY BRIDGE CLOSED FROM 12TH ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Bridge rehabilitation)
Start: May 11, 7:00 p.m. End: October (Date TBA)

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Summer Play Program

Free drop-in fun designed for children ages 2 to 12. The Summer Play Program offers water play, sports, games, and crafts at locations across the city. Join the fun at 29 paddling pools, 17 spray pads, and 1 school. Find a location near you at saskatoon.ca/play.

Hours of Operation:

• July 2-August 19 (closed Monday, August 4)
• Monday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
   

Weekend Play: Select locations are open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., starting July 5 through August 17. Plus, these locations are open Monday, August 4 for the long weekend.

Please note the following:

• Opening Day Notice: Paddling pools require public health inspections before opening, which may cause delays. All pools are expected to open by 5:00 p.m. on July 2. Dry programming will continue as scheduled.
• Operating Hours:
  • Paddling Pools follow Summer Play Program hours. Fill and drain times vary—please check with staff.
  • Spray Pads: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Supervision Policy:
  • Children under the age of 6 must be supervised by an adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) at all times during Play Program hours. To help preschool age children stay safe in and around the water, the City requires that all participants comply with the following policy: "For every 2 preschoolers under the age of 6, there must be one adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) within arm's length, supervising the preschoolers' water play and activity."
• Schedule Changes & Alerts:
  • Visit the Where to Play Google Map or Service Alerts for updates.

Youth Centres

The City’s 9 summer youth centres will open for the season on Wednesday, July 2 and operate until August 14. All youth, ages 12 to 16, are invited to drop in for sports and activities or hang out with friends in a friendly environment supervised by fun, qualified leaders.

Youth Centres are free to attend. Unless otherwise stated, hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 4).

Youth Centre Locations:

• Confederation –Wâhkôhtowin School (3555 Miyo-Wâhkôhtowin Rd)
• Dundonald - St. Peter School (202 Sumner Crescent)
• Eastview- Pope John Paul School (3035 Arlington Ave.)
• Forest Grove - St. Volodymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
• Silverwood Heights – Silverwood Heights School (403 Silverwood Rd)

MÈ TA WÈ TÀN Youth Centres:

• Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South)
• Pleasant Hill - St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South)
• Westmount - Westmount School (411 Avenue J North)

Special Focus Youth Centres:

• Lakeview (Sports Only) - Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
  Monday to Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday 1:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Travelling Summer Play Van:

The summer play van travels to a different location each day with skilled Recreation Leaders who will offer a variety of sports and art activities. Equipment is provided for all activities.

Locations are updated weekly on the Google Where to Hang Map found at saskatoon.ca/youth. The program runs from July 2 to Wednesday, August 14, 2025 (cancelled August 4) with operating hours of Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Travelling Skateboard Van & Skateboard Sites 
Youth are also invited to practise boarding with our skilled skateboard leaders who travel to different sites each day. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own deck. Program runs from July 2 to August 14, 2025 (cancelled August 4).

Skateboard leaders are at the following locations at these hours:

• Charlottetown Park (behind Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive) - Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Lions Skate Park (next to Riversdale Pool, 622 Spadina Crescent West) - Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Forest Park (adjacent to Centennial High School, 215 Nelson Road) - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Umea Park (behind Lawson Civic Centre, 225 Primrose Drive) - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• W.W. Ashley Park (beside Lathey Pool, 815 Taylor Street) - Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Skateboard sites without the skateboard program include: 
• Lakewood Park (behind Lakewood Civic Centre, 1635 McKercher Road)
• Morris T. Cherneskey Park (beside Shaw Centre, 122 Bowlt Cres)
 

All skateboard sites are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please call 306-975-3378 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/skateboard.