Midtown Park

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Midtown Park will be a unique urban square park in St. Albert, located within a high-density development featuring a future mix of housing (apartments), commercial opportunities, and the Verve Senior Living retirement complex. This park is designed to be a focal point for the Midtown neighbourhood and will be among the first urban square parks in St. Albert. The park is planned to offer space for play, casual gatherings, community events, and will contribute to the character, vibrancy, and livability of the area.

Future Park Overview

  • Location: Corner of LeClair Way and Riel Drive, split by Rondeau Drive into two distinct areas of 0.48 hectares and 0.29 hectares
  • Size: 0.77 hectares.
  • Neighbourhood: Midtown, South Riel in southwest St. Albert.
  • Midtown Park Location Map

Park Design:

  • Performance Space: A large elevated platform for performances, celebrations, markets, and community use with open views to streetscapes and surrounding developments.
  • Walkways: Connecting Midtown Park to Rondeau Drive, LeClair Way, and Riel Drive for improved access.
  • Market & Casual Gathering Areas: Gathering spaces across in different areas of the park to accommodate markets and casual gatherings.
  • Play Space: A strategically located play area.
  • Park Entrance: An impactful entrance at Riel Drive and LeClair Way with eye-catching public art, flowering trees, and lighting.

Current Stage: Concept Design and Public Engagement

The Midtown Park project has completed the Concept Design and Public Engagement phase. The City of St. Albert received feedback on the proposed design to ensure that it meets the community's needs and expectations. This phase was crucial for refining the concept and gathering input from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.

Key Activities in This Phase:

  • Conceptual Plan drafting - Using City standards, guidelines and industry best practices, a concept plan is drafted that considers the site location, surrounding context and neighbourhood character.
  • Public Engagement - see the What We Heard Report under Key Documents to view the feedback received on the park design, including an online survey and information on our public open house.
  • Concept plan refinement - Feedback gathered through public engagement was used to update and refine the park design, ensuring it aligns with the community's vision and enhances the overall livability of the Midtown neighbourhood. The final concept report can be found in Key Documents. 

Next Steps:

This project has progressed to the detailed design phase, which will move the project from ideas to constructable details. Further public engagement on this project is anticipated in early 2026.


Midtown Park will be a unique urban square park in St. Albert, located within a high-density development featuring a future mix of housing (apartments), commercial opportunities, and the Verve Senior Living retirement complex. This park is designed to be a focal point for the Midtown neighbourhood and will be among the first urban square parks in St. Albert. The park is planned to offer space for play, casual gatherings, community events, and will contribute to the character, vibrancy, and livability of the area.

Future Park Overview

  • Location: Corner of LeClair Way and Riel Drive, split by Rondeau Drive into two distinct areas of 0.48 hectares and 0.29 hectares
  • Size: 0.77 hectares.
  • Neighbourhood: Midtown, South Riel in southwest St. Albert.
  • Midtown Park Location Map

Park Design:

  • Performance Space: A large elevated platform for performances, celebrations, markets, and community use with open views to streetscapes and surrounding developments.
  • Walkways: Connecting Midtown Park to Rondeau Drive, LeClair Way, and Riel Drive for improved access.
  • Market & Casual Gathering Areas: Gathering spaces across in different areas of the park to accommodate markets and casual gatherings.
  • Play Space: A strategically located play area.
  • Park Entrance: An impactful entrance at Riel Drive and LeClair Way with eye-catching public art, flowering trees, and lighting.

Current Stage: Concept Design and Public Engagement

The Midtown Park project has completed the Concept Design and Public Engagement phase. The City of St. Albert received feedback on the proposed design to ensure that it meets the community's needs and expectations. This phase was crucial for refining the concept and gathering input from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders.

Key Activities in This Phase:

  • Conceptual Plan drafting - Using City standards, guidelines and industry best practices, a concept plan is drafted that considers the site location, surrounding context and neighbourhood character.
  • Public Engagement - see the What We Heard Report under Key Documents to view the feedback received on the park design, including an online survey and information on our public open house.
  • Concept plan refinement - Feedback gathered through public engagement was used to update and refine the park design, ensuring it aligns with the community's vision and enhances the overall livability of the Midtown neighbourhood. The final concept report can be found in Key Documents. 

Next Steps:

This project has progressed to the detailed design phase, which will move the project from ideas to constructable details. Further public engagement on this project is anticipated in early 2026.

Consultation has concluded
  • Concept Plan Completed!

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    Thank you to all who participated in the concept planning for the future Midtown Park. The concept plan has been finalized, and can be found here or by navigating to Key Documents on the right. The City is excited to move forward into detailed design in 2025, and we look forward to future conversations with the community on this design in the coming year.

  • What We Heard

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    The project team would like to thank everyone who provided their feedback online, through the survey or attended the project open house.The What We Heard Report is now available using this link, or by navigating to the Key Documents section on the right side of this page.

  • Public Engagement Now Closed

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    We want to thank all the thoughtful comments we received from residents and participants in our open house. The public engagement phase is now closed and a What We Heard Report will be shared through this page within the next two weeks. Upon completion, the final concept for this space will also be shared through this page and through the City's webpage at www.stalbert.ca.

  • Open House - Location Change

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    Please note that due to the forecasted rain, the open house for Midtown Park has been moved to the Grandin Clubhouse.

    Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024

    Location: Grandin Clubhouse, 5 Grenfell Avenue

    Time: 4:30pm to 7:30pm

    Children and families are welcome, we hope to see you there.

  • Public Engagement Opportunities

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    The City of St. Albert invites you to provide your feedback on the conceptual design for Midtown Park, located in the Midtown (South Riel) neighbourhood. There are two ways to provide your input:

    1. Complete the Online Survey
      Available from August 22 - September 8, 2024.

    2. Attend the Open House
      Speak with project representatives and designers and learn more:
      Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
      Location: Grandin Clubhouse 5 Grenfell Avenue
      Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
      Note: In the event of adverse weather, this event will be moved to Grandin Clubhouse (5 Grenfell Avenue).
      Please watch for social media and updates to this page.