Want to know what is going on in your neighbourhood? For the most up to date list of ongoing projects, rezoning applications or decisions that affect your community visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/engage.
Interested in park projects? Visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions/parks/park-development for a complete list of ongoing projects, developments and upgrades.
Feeling bored? Want to do something outside in this mild winter weather? Good news!
VVCA Community Rink behind Brunskill School is now open. Please keep in mind our rules for use, and also consider buying some raffle tickets for our rink renovation fundraiser. More information can be found here.
Cross Country Ski Trails have been groomed in President Murray and Grosvenor Park parks. Get your wax out!
Sport Fields:
The City of Saskatoon (City) is constantly reassessing pandemic developments to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and residents. At this time we are following the information being shared through Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization (EMO) who is in contact regularly with the provincial and federal health agencies. Under the current Public Health Order, all private and public gatherings – inside and out – are limited to a maximum of 10 people. Effective immediately, City Administration will not be approving any sport field rental requests for the months of April, May and June including and up to Tuesday June 30, 2020. Please note that this may be extended depending on the direction from the Government of Saskatchewan.
To assist with sport field operations and allocation planning, the Recreation and Community Development Division will send out a brief survey next week with a deadline to receive information the following week.
The most recent information around COVID-19 can be found on the City of website at: www.saskatoon.ca/covid-19. This website also includes further information around frequently asked questions, including affected City services.
Updates will continue to be provided on the City’s website.
If you have specific questions related to your sport field rental, please email allocations@saskatoon.ca.
Outdoor Special Events:
The City of Saskatoon (City) is constantly reassessing pandemic developments to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and citizens. At this time we are following the information being shared through Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization (EMO) who is in contact regularly with the provincial and federal health agencies. We must follow federal and provincial regulations and requirements related to COVID-19 prevention. Under the current Public Health Order, all private and public gatherings – inside and out – are limited to a maximum of 10 people. Effective immediately, City Administration will not be approving any outdoor special events for the months of April, May and June including up to Tuesday June 30, 2020. Please note that this may be extended depending on the direction from the Government of Saskatchewan.
The most recent information around COVID-19 can be found on the City of website at: www.saskatoon.ca/covid-19. This website also includes further information around frequently asked questions, including affected City services.
Updates will continue to be provided on the City’s website.
If you have specific questions related to your outdoor special event, please email specialevents@saskatoon.ca.
Effective March 25, City-owned playground structures will close until further notice. This action was necessary because the shared surfaces people touch – especially playground equipment – should not be used right now for the health and safety of your family, and to eliminate the potential for gatherings at play. For more information go to saskatoon.ca/covid-19
Reminder: Property Owners Accessing City Parks Require Permission
Spring is a busy time of year for projects in the yard and garden, and around the home. Saskatoon residents with property adjacent to a civic park may wish to use it as an access point for deliveries, equipment, or vehicles related to their projects. In order to ensure that parks are safe and enjoyed by everyone, any type of work in a park that requires vehicles or equipment, or restricts access, must first have approval from the City’s Parks Division.
The Parks Division will evaluate the request, conduct a site inspection, and if reasonable, provide approval. In order to minimize damage, vehicle access will be permitted only when turf conditions are dry and suitable for driving on. The property owner will be responsible for removing any litter or debris, repairing any damage at their own expense, and liable for injury that may occur as a result of the work. City inspectors regularly follow up on complaints and investigate damage to parks.
For more information or to request approval for your project, please call 306-975-3300 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/parks.
As of January 1, 2016, changes to Bylaw No. 8286 The Smoking Control Bylaw, prohibit smoking or vaping in outdoor public spaces owned or operated by the City of Saskatoon such as parks, playgrounds, sports fields, spray pads, outdoor and paddling pools, skateboard sites, golf courses, tennis courts, dog parks, public squares and areas around civic buildings.
Learn to Fish
Learn to Fish will launch this summer at eight popular fishing destinations across the province. This program is designed to introduce fishing to beginners of all ages and to encourage proper fishing practices amongst these new users.
The program will begin with a classroom teaching portion where an experienced angler will introduce participants to the following topics: Fish identification, tackle and accessories, rules and regulations, how to cast, proper fish handling and much more! The teaching portion will be followed by a hands-on casting lesson, and once participants have the basics of casting they will have the chance to try their luck at catching a real fish! Program participants are not required to own/bring along any equipment as everything will be provided.
Stay tuned in to our website at www.saskparks.net for more information on this amazing new program!
Or contact us by email at learntofish@gov.sk.ca
Learn to Camp
Want to try camping but you don’t know how or what you need? Saskatchewan Parks is now making it easier than ever for first time campers to experience the outdoors through our Learn to Camp Program. Saskatchewan Parks Learn to Camp program is running for its second summer season and is the perfect opportunity to camp in our beautiful parks.
Try our overnight camping experience at Echo Valley, Pike Lake or Good Spirit Lake Provincial Parks. New campers will join experienced leaders and fellow campers to learn techniques on campsite set up, cooking on a camp stove, building a dire, and much more! We supply all of the camping gear you need; all you have to bring is food, bedding and personal items. Expect to learn a lot during your trip, but expect to have a lot of fun too!
The cost is $25 for a two day/one night experience for groups of up to size including children. Camps are held throughout the summer in July and August; please see our website for the available dates.
To register for the program or for more information visit our website at http://www.saskparks.net/LearnToCamp. Or contact us by email at learntocamp@gov.sk.ca
The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has an exciting new opportunity for those who are new to camping! The Provincial Parks have partnered with Coleman and Canadian Tire to launch a new Learn to Camp program aimed at teaching first time users the basics of camping.
Between June 27 and August 16 we are running Learn to Camp programs in three of our provincial parks. In this program participants will have a chance at a hands on approach; they will be lead through how to use different camping equipment such as a camp stove as well as some basic camping skills such as firing building, all of which is helping prepare then to go out on their own!
We are also offering a community outreach in which the participants will learn some of the basics of planning a camping, including what gear they will need, helping prepare them for the best experience possible. This part of the program is offered for free and we would love to come out to as many places as possible!