Whyte Ridge Parks & Community Center Upgrades

Aug 27, 2021

Checked out the gravel pathways in Scurfield Park which are being prepared for asphalt surfacing! Very exciting – some great walking, and roller sports activities soon to happen – nothing like brand new asphalt!

As many of you know, three years ago, ward boundaries were changed and Whyte Ridge became a part of the new ward of Waverley West. Over the past three years, I’ve focused on upgrading and refreshing features in the community – and thought I’d summarize – please offer any additional suggestions you may have:

Leon Bell Park

Installed new benches around the fountain
Installed new park signage and upgraded some traditional park signage located off Vanderbilt (Vanderbilt Park)
Installing bench at Vanderbilt Park this year

Don Smith Park

Added accessible swing set
Repaired all the broken fencing along the rail line (but – more have since been broken and have to re-do – never ending!)
Cleaned up the park area and removed a lot of old metal poles and broken drains / sprayers in ground

Scurfield Park

Upgraded both entry signs to the park
Upgraded lighting box (wattage) so we could have Christmas lights installed on entrance trees this past winter
Upgraded the gravel pathways, and created a new accessible pathway along the northeast lake side
Removed many treacherous tree roots that were tripping hazards in the park
Straightened and repositioned lighting along the pathway
Planted upwards of 24 new trees
Now asphalting gravel pathway
Had flower / shrub bed bark chipped and cleaned up

Whyte Ridge Community Center

Providing funding to CC to increase the native plants and butterfly garden
Provided funding to CC to upgrade the front door and washrooms to become fully accessible
Funding to CC to upgrade the outer hockey rink boards
Providing funding for a good overhaul / renovation of public space inside – in partnership with Pembina Active Living – investing $150+K on upgrades
Put forward funding of $400,000 and worked with CC to apply for federal funding to install a spray pad park
and more plans are in the works for the CC!

Whyte Ridge School

Provided funding to upgrade the hill and playground in front of the school

Connection to Ft Whyte Alive

Making excellent progress towards a safe crossing over McGillivray
This will take time but we are making more progress than the last 10 years combined!

Traffic Safety