Park Upgrades & Development

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

Balsam Park will be undergoing construction in the 2023 construction season to bring the park up to current standards. Plans for the park include: 

• Upgraded pathways, including new sections around the play structure 
• New pathway lighting 
• Updated site furniture 
• New irrigation system 
• Enhanced plantings throughout the park, including trees and shrubs

For more information, view or download the Balsam Park Concept Plan. 

The City of Saskatoon and Meewasin are making enhancements to the trail and parking lot at Chief Whitecap Park. Refer to the project FAQ for more information. 

Forest Grove Linkage will be undergoing construction in the 2023 construction season to bring the park up to current standards. Plans for the park include: 

• Upgraded asphalt pathways 
• New irrigation system 
• Updated site furniture 
• Enhanced plantings throughout the park, including trees and shrubs 

For more information, view or download the Forest Grove Linkage Concept Plan.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

John Avant Park will be undergoing construction in 2024 to bring the park up to current standards. Plans for the park include: 

• Upgraded asphalt pathways 
• New irrigation system 
• Updated site furniture 
• Enhanced plantings throughout the park, including trees and shrubs 

For more information, view or download the John Avant Park Upgrade Concept Plan.

Kistikan Park will be undergoing construction in the 2023 construction season to bring the park up to current standards. Plans for the park include: 

• Upgraded asphalt pathways 
• New irrigation system 
• Updated site furniture 
• Enhanced plantings throughout the park, including trees and shrubs 

This project is currently in the conceptual stage. Please check back for updates and concept plans. 

Marriott Park will be undergoing construction in the 2023 construction season to bring the park up to current standards. Plans for the park include: 

• Upgraded asphalt pathways 
• New irrigation system 
• Updated site furniture  
• Play structure updated 

For more information, view or download the Marriott Park Concept Plan. 

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

Parc Canada will be getting additional park enhancements in the 2024 construction season. Plans for the park include: 

• Asphalt pathways connecting the neighborhood park to Meighen Crescent and Shea Crescent 
• LED pathway lighting
• Park benches
• Waste receptacles
• Park signs
• Sustainable tree planting
• Sustainable shrub planting

Renderings of the Parc Canada Natural Infrastructure Fund project

South East perspective

Park Entrance West

Proposed pathway extension

 Family out for a walk

Man sitting on bench

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

Parkridge Park will be undergoing construction from May to October 2023 to bring the park up to current standards. Plans for the park include: 

• A new play structure at the north end of the park (near James L Alexander School) 
• Upgraded pathways, as well as the addition of a new section to create a loop within the park 
• New pathway lighting 
• Updated site furniture 
• Redesigned sports fields to address size, orientation and drainage issues 
• New irrigation system 
• Enhanced plantings throughout the park, including trees and a rain garden 

In order for construction to be completed over one season and minimize disruption to the schools, the park will be closed from May to October 2023. The play structures will remain accessible during the school year in May/June and September/October. 

For more information, view or download the Draft Design for Parkridge Park or visit the Parkridge Park Upgrade Engage Page. 

Upgrades to WJL Harvey South Park will begin in Spring/Summer 2022 and are expected to be completed in Summer 2023. During the construction period, access to areas of the park will be restricted. 

Upgrades to the park include: 

• Tree Plantings 
• Grading/Drainage  
• Irrigation 
• Pathways 
• Site Furniture 
• Lighting 

For more information, view or download the WJL Harvey Park South Concept Plan. 

The City of Saskatoon is developing Lions Century Park in the Kensington neighborhood. For more details on this project, visit Lions Century Park Engage Page.

The City of Saskatoon is developing Marquis Industrial District Park in the Marquis Industrial neighborhood. Construction in 2023. Plans for the park include:  

• Sports Fields 
• Site Furniture 
• Parking Lot Expansion 
• Tree Planting 
• Sports Field Irrigation System 

Renderings of the Marquis Industrial District Park

South West Perspective

East Balldiamond infield

Softball games on

Gravel Parking lot

This proposed redevelopment plan for Pierre Radisson Park is currently an unfunded project.

Background

The Hudson Bay Area Parks Master Plan (Master Plan) was completed and approved by City Council in 1989, since then, Community Local Area Plans were completed in 2011. Based on the Master Plan and Local Area Plans, a number of recommendations emerged that included the following: 

• Redevelop Pierre Radisson Park;
• Develop a well-lit pathway system connecting the parks, communities, and park amenities;
• Establish historical elements throughout the parks that educate and enhance the overall park experience;
• Improve safety throughout the parks during the day and night; and
• Improve traffic safety along the intersecting corridors.

The following is a list of alterations within Pierre Radisson Park that are targeted as part of the redevelopment

Developing a well-lit pathway

This component is projected to increase natural surveillance on the park, limiting illegitimate use while connecting the communities surrounding the park. Currently, the only pathway crosses at 31st Street. Creating a north-south corridor that moves citizens through the park network, and exiting at appropriate intersection to safely cross is an important consideration to traffic safety. 

The plan also includes extending the sidewalk along Faulkner to reach 33rd Street. This will complete the north-south pathway corridor from 29th Street to 33rd Street without having to leave the park.

Historical/Educational Node

Objective is to create a historical/educational node based on Pierre Radisson, a French Explorer from the 1600's. The node is targeted to be placed near the midpoint of the park as pathways intersect to create a hub within the park.

Parking Lots 

A parking lot is planned for the north end of the park (nearest 33rd Street). This will be an 18-stall lot for use by dog park patrons to lessen the impact of on-street parking in the neighbourhood.

A second parking lot is planned for the south end of the park (nearest 29th Street). This will be a 38-stall lot for use by cricket patrons to lessen the impact of on-street parking in the neighbourhood.

Adjustments to Pierre Radisson Dog Park

The Pierre Radisson Dog Park perimeter fence will be adjusted on the north, south, and west sides to accommodate the new pathway network as well as the parking lot for the dog park. The size of the dog park will remain roughly the same (2.99 acres); however, it will be re-shaped to provide connectivity through the park. 

How can I provide comments on the upgrade plan?

Comments and feedback can be submitted via phone or email to:

Shane Carter
Open Space Consultant
 306-975-3380
 Email Us

The City of Saskatoon is developing Rosewood Pocket Park in the Rosewood neighborhood. For more details on this project, visit Rosewood Pocket Park Engage Page.

The City of Saskatoon is constructing a secondary core park in the Rosewood neighborhood.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

As part of the Saskatoon Water Flood Control Strategy, Weaver Park is getting a face lift. For more details on this project, visit the Weaver Park Redesign Engage Page.

• Program/warm up space
• Accessible washrooms
• Community storage area (replace existing storage shed)
• City mechanical area
• Pathway connection to building

• Program/warm up space
• Accessible Washrooms
• City mechanical area
• Pathway connection to building

• Program/warm up space
• Accessible Washrooms
• Community storage area (including water connection for future outdoor rink)
• City mechanical area
• Pathway connection to building