Strathcona County Regional Park Master Plan
A new Regional Park for all residents to enjoy for decades to come.
A new Regional Park for all residents to enjoy for decades to come.
Strathcona County is embarking on a process to develop a Regional Park Master Plan for a 290-acre site on the North Saskatchewan River.
What is a Master Plan? The Master Plan will give the County direction on the type of development and activity that is desired for the park for the next 15 years. A Master Plan responds to community needs by engaging with the public and stakeholders throughout its development. This is why your involvement in the project is so important!
Direction for the Master Plan will also come from municipal, provincial, and federal policy and an understanding of what may be appropriate for the park based on site analysis.
What is a Regional Park? A Regional Park is part of a larger integrated and connected network of open spaces, serving a range of ecological and recreational purposes. These parks become outdoor destinations for people near and far.
The new Regional Park will benefit the community through:
Visit strathcona.ca/newregionalpark . for ongoing project updates and a summary of What We Heard this Spring. We hope to see you again in early Summer 2022 for Phase 2!
Sharing your feedback is essential to ensure the Master Plan reflects current and future community needs and wishes for this keystone park! Your input from this first phase will be used to develop a shared park vision, guiding principles, and draft park concepts.
The new Regional Park will become part of a system of parks and open spaces.
The 290-acre park site is located on the North Saskatchewan River between Sherwood Park and Fort Saskatchewan.
Strathcona County is located on Treaty Six Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region Two and Four.
Strathcona County honours the First Peoples of this land. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of Cree, Métis, and Blackfoot amongst many other Nations, who have been here for thousands of years.
Therefore, Strathcona County has an inherent responsibility to foster healthier relationships with First Peoples and further the Calls to Action.
Take a look at the following slides for more on the park history and context. You can also download a Backgrounder document with more detailed site information here .
If you're ready to get started, scroll or use the menu above to explore the themes.
A Regional Park is a place to connect with nature and foster the ecological health of the region.
Strathcona County Regional Park - Nature
A Regional Park is a place to get active and explore the outdoors through an accessible and connected trail and pathway system.
Strathcona County Regional Park - Movement
A Regional Park connects people, offering appealing places to relax, spend time with family and friends, play sports, attend community events, and more.
Strathcona County Regional Park - Community Video
A Regional Park meets outdoor recreation needs for people of all ages and abilities with a wide range of park amenities and recreational facilities.
Strathcona County Regional Park - Park Uses
A Regional Park welcomes individual and community participation and fosters stewardship of the land in creative ways.
Strathcona County Regional Park - Creativity
A Regional Park provides opportunities for people to learn about, appreciate, and participate in the stories of the place.
Strathcona County Regional Park - Learning
Let's create the vision for this keystone park together!
We can learn a lot from other successful parks and public spaces.
We want to hear if there are any outstanding places that you think offer lessons for the new Regional Park.
We are also looking for key words that will help us build the vision for the park!
Here are some examples of key words and phrases you might want to use after learning about the park site and opportunities for the Master Plan.
Or use your imagination and come up with something unique that speaks to you!