Off-leash Site Advisory Committee

Jackie Parker Park Off-leash Site

The Jackie Parker Recreation Area is situated in southeast Edmonton at 4540 – 50 Street.

Over the past 20 years, neighbourhood stakeholders and community members have played a significant role in the development of the park. The Jackie Parker Recreation Area Master Plan document was created in 1992. A dog off leash area was designated in the park by City Council in 1994.

It’s expected that the integration of future park amenities may result in a variety of different activities in the park. As a result, a process will be facilitated to accommodate the needs of different users. The City of Edmonton has an Urban Parks Management Plan which guides park development in Edmonton. This process aligns with this plan assuring that:

1. Parks are designed to be multi-use and are for people of all ages and cultures.
2. Parks promote wellness and a sense of community.
3. Parks and Community Services will continue to work with the community to facilitate the needs of all parks users of the Jackie Parker Recreation Area.

Dog Off Leash Area Citizens Advisory Committee

Citizens have been invited to help shape the future of the park through a Citizens’ Advisory Committee. Specifically, the initiative will determine the size, location and configuration of the dog off leash portion. The Citizens’ Advisory Committee will provide recommendations to City administration on potential solutions to accommodate different users.

Composition of Committee:

• 3 representatives from Mill Woods President’s Council / MCARFA
• 4 representatives from the dog off leash users
• 1 representative whose residence is next to the park
• 2 representatives from Woodvale community
  • 1 dog off leash user
  • 1 non-dog off leash user
• 2 representatives from Burnewood community
  • 1 dog off leash user
  • 1 non-dog off leash user

Project Timeline

For more information about project phases, and a complete project list, see Current Projects

May 2010	Decision and presentation of final plan - Based on the feedback from stakeholders and the recommendations from the Community Advisory Group, the City will develop a final concept. The final concept will be presented to the public at a meeting in May. Notice of the presentation will be advertised through the local papers as well as on the City website.
April, 2010	Final Community Advisory Group meeting
March 8, 2010	Community-wide Open House - Over 330 people attended the open house on at the Woodvale Community Hall to view proposed changes to the Jackie Parker Recreation Area Two concepts for changes to the south portion of the park were presented and City staff and Jackie Parker Park Community Advisory Group members were available to answer questions. All open house participants were asked to complete a survey indicating their feedback on the two proposed concepts. The volume of responses offering a diversity of opinions will provide an excellent source of input to help move this project into its final stages. The City is currently compiling the results from the survey. The results will be presented to key stakeholders including the Community Advisory Group and MCARFA (Mill Woods Cultural and Recreation Facilities Association) and the MWPC (Mill Woods Presidents Council) and posted on the website.
January/February 2010	Community Advisory Group meetings (4)
December, 2009	Confirm Community Advisory Group composition
November 23, 2009	Stakeholder interviews Meeting with dog off leash stakeholders
October 30, 2009	Stakeholder interviews Meeting with community stakeholders including MCARFA & MWPC

For More Information

Parks and River Valley Operations - General Information

Off Leash Site Co-ordinator