A revamped park in Spruce Grove opens soon with tons of new things
If you like spending time outdoors, a park just west of Edmonton in the City of Spruce Grove has undergone a major revamp with lots of new additions to enjoy.
Central Park in Spruce Grove has been under construction since last spring, and the City is now ready to hold a grand opening on Sunday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. The park has long been a popular spot for community gatherings, special events, recreation, and play.
City of Spruce Grove
City of Spruce Grove
The snazzy reimagined Central Park had a list of objectives set out by the City, including:
- Improving the park experience for users of all ages, interests and abilities
- Making the park safer and more comfortable for users during all seasons
- Enhancing the amenities and adding new amenities to accommodate a wide variety of uses, including special programs and events
- Retaining the key features that make Central Park what it is today: skating oval, Lions Log Cabin, splash pad, stage/plaza
- Representing the rich history of the area and the uniqueness of its surroundings
City of Spruce Grove
The new amenities for the park were selected based on community needs outlined in the Outdoor Amenity Functional Plan (2018). The plan was developed through a robust stakeholder and public engagement process conducted in 2017 to create a vision for parks and outdoor spaces in Spruce Grove.
You can learn more about the revamped Central Park in the City of Spruce Grove online.
If you are on the hunt for a new outdoor space to check out around Edmonton, we visited the new footbridge connecting YEG and Strathcona County.