Re-imagined Central Park
After two years of hard work, the Re-imagined Central Park project is nearly complete and you're invited to the grand opening celebration on Sunday, Aug. 31 from 5-8 p.m.!
Join us for:
- Ribbon cutting and speeches
- BMX and skateboard demonstrations
- Food vendors
- Live entertainment
- Family activities
- Plus, try out the new playground equipment and wheeled sports park (bring your bike/board/scooter and helmet!)
Then, when the sun starts to set, sit back and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the park! Be sure to bring your blankets, lawn chairs and popcorn!
Schedule of events:
5:15 p.m. - Ribbon cutting
5:30-8 p.m. - Demonstrations, food vendors, live entertainment
9 p.m. - Movie in the park: How to Train Your Dragon (2025 live action version)
Getting there:
The best way to get to the park is on foot, or by bike or shared e-scooter. If you're driving, parking on site will be limited. These nearby parking lots are available:
- City Hall (315 Jespersen Ave.)
- Woodhaven Middle School (475 King St.)
- Brockwood Elementary School (460 King St.)
Remember to bring:
- Umbrella, jacket
- Cash or card for the on-site food vendors
- Scooter, skateboard, bike and helmet to test out the new wheeled sports park
- Lawn chairs, blankets, snacks for the movie in the park
Need additional info?
Email our events team at events@sprucegrove.org.
About Re-imagined Central Park
The City of Spruce Grove is undertaking a multi-year revitalization project for one of our most loved and well-used spaces - Central Park.
Central Park is located in the heart of the city and has long been a popular spot for community gatherings, special events, recreation, and play. Re-imagined Central Park is the roadmap which will guide the revitalization and enhancement of this space. The objectives of Re-imagined Central Park include:
- 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.
The new proposed 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. Data collected during the engagement process led to the development of three areas of priority:
Priority 1: Wheeled Sports Facilities
A large-scale and contemporary wheeled sports facility including a skatepark, pump track, and mountain bike skills park.
Priority 2: Central Gathering Space (picnic and play area)
Development of amenities that will encourage multiple uses of the park by a wide range of visitors. The goal is to increase activity and sense of community ownership of the park by providing opportunities for play, gathering, picnicking, and people watching. This additional activity provides greater levels of passive surveillance of the site which will help to limit anti-social or criminal behaviour.
Priority 3: Entry Walk and Story Wall
Development of elements that provide recognizable moments of arrival to the park, improve access from the surrounding road and trail networks, and make circulation through the park more intuitive and accessible. Additionally, telling the story of the park’s ecology, history, and value to the community is important. Architectural and interpretive features also act as wayfinding devices to help users navigate the space.
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One month to go!
Share One month to go! on Facebook Share One month to go! on Twitter Share One month to go! on Linkedin Email One month to go! link- Poured and finished concrete on the skate park plaza, playground and shade structure area, planting beds, and sidewalk areas
- Installed playground equipment including components with accessible features
- Installed turf within the pump track area
- Built features and graded the bike skills area
Here is what's happening in August:- Pouring additional concrete for the skate park plaza
- Installing soft landscaping including benches, picnic tables, guard rails, and tree grates
- Planting trees and plants
- Installing rubber surfacing for the second playground area
- Installing the shade structure
Reminder: The fenced off area at Central Park is an active construction site. Video surveillance is in use and public access is prohibited at all times.
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Temporary trail closure
Share Temporary trail closure on Facebook Share Temporary trail closure on Twitter Share Temporary trail closure on Linkedin Email Temporary trail closure linkHeads up! Over the next few weeks, rolling daytime trail closures are anticipated at Central Park to accommodate the next phase of construction. Temporary barriers and/or caution tape will be in place as needed at the different locations until mid August.
Remember to pay attention to signage and use alternate routes. Learn more about the project at sprucegrove.org/ReimaginedCP.
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Playground, lights, concrete and more!
Share Playground, lights, concrete and more! on Facebook Share Playground, lights, concrete and more! on Twitter Share Playground, lights, concrete and more! on Linkedin Email Playground, lights, concrete and more! linkBig things are happening at the Re-imagined Central Park construction site this spring!- The new playground with accessible features is being assembled and rubber surfaces are being installed
- Topsoil for the planter beds and soil cells have been installed, and new trees and shrubs will be planted soon
- A new asphalt trail on the east side of the park is being built to connect Central Park to the Heritage Grove trail system
- Concrete is being poured for the shallow skate park bowl, skate park plaza, and around the playground and planter areas
- Underground electrical and lighting installation is now complete. The new and extensive lighting will improve sight lines and ensure the park is well lit
- Furniture and landscaping elements such as benches, picnic tables, guard rails and tree grates will be installed soon
It's going to be a busy summer as we continue revitalizing and transforming Central Park into a safe, family-friendly recreation area and gathering space, while retaining the features we all love so much, including the skating oval, splash pad, fire pits, Lions Log Cabin, and the healthy, mature trees. We can't wait to invite you to the official grand opening celebration! Watch for more details toward the end of the summer.Remember, the fenced off area at Central Park is an active construction site. Video surveillance is in use and public access is prohibited at all times.
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Temporary trail closure
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Construction resumes at Central Park!
Share Construction resumes at Central Park! on Facebook Share Construction resumes at Central Park! on Twitter Share Construction resumes at Central Park! on Linkedin Email Construction resumes at Central Park! linkCrews are back on site at Central Park this week and work has resumed, following the winter shut down. Last year, crews dismantled and removed the old skate park and began installation of a brand new wheeled sports facility, including a pump track, skate bowl, and bike skills park. This year, work will continue on the wheeled sports park, as well as installation of playground equipment with accessible features, new picnic and shelter areas, and upgrades to the trails and walking paths. Here's what will be happening over the coming weeks and months:
- Fine concrete work and finishing on the wheeled sports park
- Soil cell construction
- Building and installing playground features
- Pouring concrete in non-skatepark areas including around the playground, walkways, swales, and planter areas
- Landscaping features including topsoil and seed, plants, furniture, and a water bottle fill station
- Installing asphalt on the walking trail (east side)
The park itself will remain open during construction and will continue to host popular events like Grove Gatherings performances, Rotary Ribfest, Agra Fair, and Summer in the City programming. For the safety of residents and crews, the construction site remains closed and off limits to the public. There's no firm completion date quite yet, but we expect to re-open the new and improved Central Park to residents by late summer. Watch for details about the official grand opening celebration in August!
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That's a wrap on construction for 2024!
Share That's a wrap on construction for 2024! on Facebook Share That's a wrap on construction for 2024! on Twitter Share That's a wrap on construction for 2024! on Linkedin Email That's a wrap on construction for 2024! linkConstruction has officially wrapped for the season. What a difference a few months can make! Check out these photos for a before and after comparison. There was lots accomplished over the past several months, including:
- Removal of more than 1000 truckloads of old soil and construction material
- Over 900 truckloads of fresh new soil and base materials
- Grading of the site for new amenities
- Installation of geotextile fabric and compacted clay material
- Installation of underground water and stormwater utilities
- Formwork for concrete installation
- Shotcrete application to form skate park bowl and pump track
- Installation of electrical and light poles
- Preparation of site for the winter
Construction will resume when the snow melts next spring and the park is expected to re-open by the end of summer 2025.
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Temporary trail closure
Share Temporary trail closure on Facebook Share Temporary trail closure on Twitter Share Temporary trail closure on Linkedin Email Temporary trail closure linkAs work continues at the Re-imagined Central Park construction site, a small section of the Heritage Grove Trail will be temporarily closed starting Oct. 21 and will remain closed until the project is complete. See the section marked in red on the map below. Pedestrians are asked to use the sidewalk on the east side of King Street during this time.
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Updated renderings released
Share Updated renderings released on Facebook Share Updated renderings released on Twitter Share Updated renderings released on Linkedin Email Updated renderings released linkWe're excited to share new renderings which show what the park will look like when construction is complete in late summer 2025. Four new renderings show the park from different angles and highlight the new amenities including the wheeled sports park, pump track, bicycle skills park, shade structure with picnic tables, seating areas, and trail improvements. It is Important to note, these are concept renderings and the final park elements may differ. See the four new renderings under Concept Renderings.
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Concrete is flowing as skate bowl and pump track take shape
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A major milestone on site this week as concrete installation began on the future wheeled sports park and skate park.
Mayor Jeff Acker and members of City Council stopped by to check on the progress as crews sprayed shotcrete (a method of applying concrete projected at high velocity to a vertical or overhead surface) to begin forming the skate park bowl and wheeled sports park.
Work will continue until the snow flies, then the site will be winterized and construction paused until next spring.
Concept Renderings
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City of Spruce Grove
