Fort Saskatchewan Residents Invited to Help Choose New Playground Design for Pryce Alderson Park

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is inviting residents to help shape the future of Pryce Alderson Park by voting on the playground’s replacement design. The update comes as the existing equipment has reached the end of its lifecycle and is due for replacement.

On Friday, May 23, residents are encouraged to drop by Pryce Alderson Park (617 Westpark Drive) between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm to view the proposed playground designs and cast their vote. The designs will be displayed on large boards at a temporary pop-up tent located in the park.

“This is a chance for residents to help select the look and feel of one of our popular neighbourhood parks,” said Jordan Halter, Engineering Coordinator at the City of Fort Saskatchewan. “We’re excited to involve the community in this part of the process—it’s their park, and we want it to reflect what they value most.”

Voting will be done in person only. Each design has been developed based on space requirements, safety standards, and creative play features, and the options meet the full scope of the City’s playground replacement goals.

Key Details

• Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Location: Pryce Alderson Park (617 Westpark Drive)

What to Expect

• View the design options on display
• One vote per resident (open to all Fort Saskatchewan residents)

Feedback collected during the event will play a major role in determining the final design.

Questions? Email parks@fortsask.ca

Watch for the approved designs and more details at fortsask.ca/PlaygroundVote.
 

Fort Saskatchewan, located just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River, is a vibrant hub for economic, recreational, and cultural activities. Nestled in the centre of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and home to nearly 30,000 residents, the city offers many amenities, including a multi-use fitness facility, an aquatics centre, 80 km of trails, and high-performance arenas and fields. Cultural highlights include a 500-seat performing arts theatre, historic sites, a museum, and a replica of the 1875 Northwest Mounted Police Fort. Fort Saskatchewan is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community, providing a blend of experiences that welcomes everyone.

The city is situated in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11. We recognize that we stand upon land that carries the footsteps of many Indigenous Peoples, including the Nehiyawak, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis. The City honours the First Peoples of this land and is committed to fostering reconciliation through relationship building, knowledge gathering, and education.