Conveniently located in Whitemud Park next to the beauty of Edmonton’s river valley, the Alfred H. Savage Centre serves as a hub for community rentals and events.
This hub for outdoor education and environmental programs also serves as a warm-up and washroom facility and is a great place for the community to gather.
History of the Centre
This facility is named after Alfred Savage, a Commissioner of Public Affairs for the City of Edmonton between 1974 and 1981. Savage was a driving force behind City facilities such as the:
Building Design Certification
The centre is built to LEED Silver standards (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). It uses geothermal heating, water use reduction methods, reflective roofing, exterior light fixtures that point downward for less light pollution and during construction 84% of waste was diverted away from the landfill, mainly by recycling material.
The Aspen Room Event Bookings
No matter the occasion, the naturally lit space of our rental facility is suitable for anything from meetings, to corporate retreats, to small weddings and more.
Room Size: approximately 1,300 square feet (the room is rented as one large space)
Capacity: 110 persons
Features include:
- One full wall of south-facing windows equipped with automated blinds
- A vaulted ceiling with sound baffles
- Two access points: one from the public side and another directly from the exterior of the building
Rental Package includes:
- 140 black plastic chairs on rolling carts
- 18 6-foot-long rectangular tables
- Stereo system with 2 wired microphones, speakers and an iPod dock
- A projector
- A portable projector screen
Note: Please bring your own device and the necessary adapter to connect to the projector.
Rental Availability
- Available for bookings on Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays
- Weekdays are subject to availability
- Rental times are between 7am-1am
- Park hours are between 5am-11pm
Rates
| Time | Rate |
|---|---|
| Hourly (3 hours minimum) | $96 |
| Daily (8 hours maximum) | $660 |
| Weekend (a total of 24 non-consecutive hours) | $1,660 |
Please note: Additional security charges may be required.
Catering
Clients are welcome to use any caterer of their choice as we do not impose any restrictions nor do we have catering surcharges. You will need to confirm with your caterer that any supplies and/or equipment they need to be dropped off or picked up will have to be done during the time of your rental, as the facility is not staffed on a regular basis.
Bar Services
With consent from the facility representative and a valid liquor permit, alcohol can be served during your event, provided individuals that handle it have Pro-serve certification. Failure to display the liquor permit will prohibit the service and consumption of alcohol.
Service of all alcohol must end 1 hour prior to the end of your booked time. For information on the permits required for your event, please contact the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission at 780-447-8600.
Note: a $25 per hour fee for a security guard will also apply if you opt to serve alcohol at your event.
Music Licensing
SOCAN and Re:SOUND
If you are planning a special event that includes live or recorded music of any kind, you are required to pay licence fee to SOCAN and Re-Sound. The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) and Re:Sound Music Licensing Company (Re:Sound) are collective societies. These collective societies can charge tariffs for the performance of music in public, according to section 19(2)(a) of the Copyright Act.
Room Set up and Take down
There are 2 options for set up and take down of tables and chairs:
Option 1: The client completes their own room set up and take down.
Cost: Free
Option 2: The facility staff does the set up and take down.
Cost: $90 per hour
The client must provide a confirmed floor plan at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Contact Us
Alfred Savage Centre Booking
Email alfredhsavage@edmonton.ca
Phone 311 | Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311