Midtown Park

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.