The City of Edmonton is excited to partner with Equip Sport and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities to bring self-serve sports equipment lockers to parks across the city.
Whether you’re heading to the river valley or visiting your neighbourhood playground, this pilot project removes barriers to sport by providing free, on-demand access to sports gear like basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and more.
Get outside, get active and get in the game. No credit card or sports bag required!
How to Use the Sports Locker
Borrowing equipment is completely free and takes just a few seconds using your mobile device.
- Download the free “Equip Sport” app:
Android devices Apple devices - Use the app to find your nearest locker station and unlock the gear.
- Play and return: Enjoy your game! When you're finished, simply return the equipment to the locker so the next Edmontonian can play.
Equipment varies based on the amenities available at each park location. Depending on the station, you will find:
- Basketballs
- Soccer balls
- Volleyballs
- Frisbees
- Bocee kit
- Footballs
- Fitness activity packs
Note: Equip Sport fully sanitizes, maintains and monitors the lockers to ensure gear is ready for your next game.
Find a Locker Near You
Lockers are stationed in high-traffic parks with vibrant sports cultures and strong community connections.
Ward Anirniq
Ward Nakota Isga
Total lockers: 1
Sport gear available:
- 1 football/soccer ball
- 1 American football
- 1 frisbee
Total lockers: 2
Sport gear available:
- Locker A: 3 basketballs
- Locker B: 2 footballs/soccer balls, 1 American football
Ward O-day'min
Total lockers: 1
Sport gear available:
- 1 American football
- 1 football/soccer ball
- 1 frisbee
Total lockers: 2
Sport gear available:
- 1 Basketball Court Locker: 3 basketballs
- 1 Fitness Park Locker: 2 dumbbells, 1 jump rope,1 stretch band
Ward Papastew
Total lockers: 4
Sport gear available:
- 1 American Football Locker: 3 American footballs
- 2 Basketball Court Lockers: 3 basketballs each
- 1 Soccer Field Locker: 2 footballs/soccer balls
11904 Emily Murphy Park Road NW
Total lockers: 1
Sport gear available:
- 1 bocee set
- 1 frisbee
- 1 football/soccer ball
Total lockers: 1
Sport gear available:
- 1 American football
- 1 football/soccer ball
- 1 frisbee
Total lockers: 1
Sport gear available:
- 2 footballs/soccer balls
- 1 American football
Total lockers: 1
Sport gear available:
- 1 basketball
- 1 football/soccer ball
- 1 American football
Total lockers: 2
Sport gear available:
- Locker A and B:
- 1 American football
- 1 bocce set
- 1 football/soccer ball
Ward Sipiwiyiniwak
Total lockers: 1
Sport gear available:
- 1 bocce set
- 1 football/soccer ball
- 1 volleyball
Technical Support/Issues
If you experience technical issues, notice missing equipment or need assistance with the lockers, operational issues can be reported directly through the Equip Sport mobile app under the "Support" tab.
For general park inquiries, please contact 311.
Supporting a 'Live Active' City
This initiative supports Edmonton's Live Active Strategy, which aims to provide quality active living, recreation, and sport opportunities for everyone. The lockers are:
- Free to use, thanks to funding from Jumpstart
- Accessible and inclusive, placed at carefully chosen locations
- Smart and sustainable, mounted on existing City infrastructure
- Fully maintained and monitored by Equip Sport
