A massive new Oilers fan park is opening right beside Rogers Place
A massive new Oilers fan park is opening right beside Rogers Place this month and will be the spot to be for events all year long in downtown Edmonton.
OEG Sports & Entertainment announced Friday morning that a new Fan Park next to Rogers Place will be opening soon, bringing with it a multi-use space to host everything from public events, activities and live entertainment.
The new park will be located in an area east of Rogers Place between 102 Street and 101 Street, which was the former site of the Baccarat Casino.
It’s currently being built and once it’s open the park will be fenced and have “programmable space, art installations and greenery,” according to a news release.
The park is “designed to accommodate festivals, sports and a variety of other events,” so you know it’s going to be a wicked place during a playoff run or even a spot to catch some live tunes.
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The park will have portable outdoor rinks in the winter and ball hockey up for grabs in the spring and summer, meaning the park will be open for all kinds of events 12 months a year.
“By offering a safe, dedicated space to gather and play, we are creating an opportunity for increased vibrancy and new and unique events further enriching Daryl Katz’s vision of ICE District as the place for people to gather in Edmonton’s downtown,” said Stu Ballantyne, President and Chief Operating Officer, Rogers Place and ICE District in a news release.
“We look forward to welcoming Edmontonians down to ICE District’s new Fan Park for a wide range of concerts, festivals, sporting events and other year-round entertainment for the whole family.”
Construction is currently underway with plans to host the first event in the park later this December.
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