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Research conducted by Real Estate Company Calgary.com revealed that Prince Albert is number one for park space in Canada. According to the study, 20% of Prince Albert is used as parkland with a green score of 100/100. Scores were based on how much parkland, green area, and gardens cities have. Edmonton ranked second with 9% parkland and a green score of 80.26%.
“Our wealth of outdoor spaces has always been well known locally,” said Mayor Greg Dionne. “It’s nice to see a study to back up what we’ve always appreciated about living here. We are a City that leads, and strongly encourages health and wellness, active lifestyle, inclusivity, social interaction, preservation and conservation of wildlife and plant life, and overall improvement of the quality of life of our residents.”
Over the last few years, the City has invested through essential partnerships and committed investment, which has resulted in some of the best park spaces in Canada.
“The pandemic highlighted the need for outdoor recreational spaces, from large green spaces to neighbourhoods and smaller parks. It became apparent early on that we were quite fortunate here in Prince Albert because we had an abundance of options,” said Tim Yeaman, Parks and Open Space Manager for the City of Prince Albert.
The City continues to invest in creating legacy building projects through our comprehensive park system for future generations to enjoy. Prince Albert boasts many park spaces within the City, some of the largest and most notable include:
- Kinsmen Park, a 24-acre park centrally located with a playground, paved pathways, and picnic areas;
- Little Red River Park, 1200 acres of natural area just north of the North Saskatchewan River within the City limits featuring year-round activities for outdoor enthusiasts such as bikers, hikers, and skiers;
- Prime Ministers’ Park, a 65-acre premier outdoor athletic facility next to Carlton Public High School;
- Rotary Trail, a 10-foot wide, 23 km paved pathway that wraps around the City with some of the most captivating views along the Pêhônan Parkway (riverbank);
- Cooke Municipal Golf Course, a well-established 18-hole course opened in 1909; and,
- Alfred Jenkins Field House is a soccer facility featuring a free-accessible playground, basketball courts, beach volleyball courts, regulation-size outdoor soccer fields, and a one of a kind in Canada outdoor Party City outdoor gym.
- Coming in 2024: The New Aquatics and Arenas Recreation Centre that will feature a competitive lane pool, water slides and wave pool and two NHL size hockey rinks.
Prince Albert City Council continues to prioritize spending on parks and open spaces and investment into infrastructures such as the New Aquatics and Arenas Recreational Centre currently being built. The investment includes new playgrounds, spray parks, pathways, and accessibility features at parks. Heading into 2023, residents and visitors can expect further enhancements in the core of Little Red River Park with the addition of four outdoor washrooms and a warm-up shack. In addition to new lighting and an accessible paved pathway, the new Rotary Adventure Park is scheduled to open in 2023.
Read the full story at https://storeys.com/new-research-reveals-canadas-greenest-cities/.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Mayor Greg Dionne
(306) 953-4300
Tim Yeaman
Parks and Open Spaces Manager
(306) 953-4800
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