Dermott District Park Renewal
* Formerly Bonnie Doon Campus Park
Located in a mature neighbourhood on the southeast corner of 90 Avenue and 83 Street, the Dermott District Park faces the challenge of addressing community needs with infrastructure beyond its expected lifecycle. The park is a 7.60 hectare district activity park in the Idylwylde Community that supports many amenities including: Vimy Ridge Academy, Idylwylde School Building, Bonnie Doon Leisure Centre, tennis courts, an outdoor shale running track and several sports fields.
Project Timeline
2009 - 2011
Develop initial draft concept plan and begin public consultation
Fall 2013 - Winter 2014
Telephone survey, public open house, online survey
Review consultation data, created concept plans and options, and develop draft master plan
Spring 2014
Workshop to share master plan process and gather feedback from stakeholders
Bonnie Doon Campus Park Stakeholder Workshop Presentation
Public open house to share updated concept plans for feedback
Bonnie Doon Campus Park Renewal - Preferred Concept Plan
Review and incorporate feedback from consultation and develop final master plan
Summer 2014
Public master plan information session
December 2014
Master plan funding approved by City Council
Fall 2015
Further develop play area themes and priorities to define the play areas in the park master plan
Winter 2016
Public open house to share preliminary design plan for feedback
Dermott District Park Open House Information Boards - February 2016
Public open house to share play space preliminary design for feedback
Dermott District Park Play Space Information - March 2016
Review and incorporate feedback into the detailed design drawings
Spring 2016
Issue construction tender
Summer 2016 - 2018
Site construction
Project Overview
The City of Edmonton, Edmonton Public School Board and the community have been exploring the current use and future recreation needs at the Dermott District since 2009. The site concept plan included a review of existing site amenities and feedback from stakeholders and the community on their recreation needs that integrates the existing leisure centre, Vimy Ridge Academy and tennis courts with new elements including: a twin arena, LRT line and community park amenities. The site concept plan proposes new parking and access off 83 Street to minimize traffic and parking on 81 Street.
The development of a park master plan that will provide more details required to address community needs and aging infrastructure. The District Activity Park Renewal Program provides a long term strategic approach to renew district activity parks and identifies Dermott District Park as a priority for the 10-Year Capital Investment Agenda and 4-Year Capital Budget 2015-2018.
For More Information
Program & Project Development
PO Box 2359
12th Floor CN Tower
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
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In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311 |
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| CMSParkAndFacilityDevelopment@edmonton.ca |
