Whyte Ridge Parks & Community Center Upgrades

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
- Relocated bus holding area on Scurfield at Kenaston to Henlow (this Sept)
- Upgraded turning signal at Scurfield and Kenaston
- Studying turning signal options at McGillivray and Columbia
- Studying traffic calming on multiple streets in the community
Whyte Ridge is a beautiful community, that is well loved and is undergoing some great upgrades! I am always open to hearing more suggestions!