Park Upgrades & Development
The City is committed to maintaining the vitality of its parks and natural areas. This involves upgrading parks in established areas, as well as planning and designing parks for new neighborhoods.
Park Upgrades
The City’s Park Upgrade Program makes improvements to established neighborhood parks to address deficiencies and bring parks up to current standards. The following parks are scheduled to be upgraded this year:
Balsam Park (Forest Grove)
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.
Chief Whitecap Park - Meewasin Valley Authority
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
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.
John Avant Park (Erindale)
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 (Eastview)
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 (North Park)
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.
Parc Canada (Confederation Park)
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
Parkridge Park
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.
WJL Harvey Park South (Silverwood Heights)
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.
Play Structure Upgrades
The play structures in the following parks are scheduled to be upgraded:
- TJ Quigley Park - 2024
- Parkridge Park (done as part of the park upgrade project noted above) - 2023
- Marriott Park - 2024
- Sifton Park - 2024
New Park Developments / Park Redevelopments
The following parks are being developed or redeveloped over the next few years:
Lions Century Park (Kensington)
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.
Marquis Industrial District Park
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
Pierre Radisson Park Redevelopment (Westmount)
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
Rosewood Pocket Park
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.
Rosewood Secondary Core Park
The City of Saskatoon is constructing a secondary core park in the Rosewood neighborhood.
Weaver Park Redevelopment (Queen Elizabeth)
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.
Recreation Amenity Buildings Project
In 2019, City Council approved funding for additional recreation amenities in Evergreen (Funk Park); Hampton Village (Al Anderson Park); Rosewood (Glen Penner Park); Stonebridge (Alexander MacGillivray Young Park); and Willowgrove (Wallace Park) neighborhoods. This funding includes rink utility connections for Evergreen, Rosewood and Stonebridge community rinks. Depending on the site, additional support amenities could include some combination of washrooms, shade structures, storage and warm-up spaces.
Funding for these items were established through a Community Centre Levy first implemented in 2003 for Hampton Village and Willowgrove neighborhoods; and subsequently implemented for Evergreen, Rosewood and Stonebridge neighborhoods. This levy was adopted by City Council in 2002, and was agreed upon by local developers that the Community Centre Levy was the best approach to ensure the development of a community hub, given there was no guarantee for elementary schools to be built. These funds were to be collected within each applicable neighborhood based on a rate established per front meter of development within the neighborhood.
These developments follow the goals of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan as well as the WintercityYXE Strategy by providing amenities that support year-round program opportunities.
Hampton Village (Al Anderson Park - East)
- Program/warm up space
- Accessible washrooms
- Community storage area (replace existing storage shed)
- City mechanical area
- Pathway connection to building
Hampton Village (Al Anderson Park - West)
- Program/warm up space
- Accessible Washrooms
- City mechanical area
- Pathway connection to building
Rosewood (Glen Penner Park)
- Program/warm up space
- Accessible Washrooms
- Community storage area (including water connection for future outdoor rink)
- City mechanical area
- Pathway connection to building