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.

Conceptual rendering - subject to change

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.