City Hall Plaza

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Photo credit: Steven Hope

City Hall Plaza is the outdoor plaza immediately connected to City Hall, home to Edmonton municipal government. The plaza's dominant feature is the newly refurbished fountain, a community hub to splash in over the summer and skate on in winter. The plaza can be enjoyed by citizens and visitors, across all 4 seasons.

Location

City Hall Plaza, Edmonton, Alberta

Parking

Walking / Biking

Accessibility

Graded entry into the fountain and outdoor ice rink
Accessible washrooms and fountain/skate change room
Accessible Plaza and seating areas
Well-lit area

Hours

Fountain Change Room Hours: 10am - 9pm during Fountain operating dates.
City Hall Fountain: Open weekends starting May 20-22, May 27-28 and 7 days a week from June 3 to September 4.

Check Facility Notifications for fountain status before visiting.

Events at Churchill Square, City Hall and City Hall Plaza

Date	Event Name	Time	Location
June 7	Salsa on the Square	6-8pm	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 8	CypherWild	6-8pm	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 9-11	Halal Ribfest Edmonton	Varied Hours	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 9	City Hall School - Year End Citizenship Fair	1-2:30pm	City Room
June 13	City of Edmonton - Indigenous Framework Artwork Unveiling Celebration	5-8pm	City Room
June 14	Salsa on the Square	6-8pm	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 15	CypherWild	6-8pm	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 16	Edmonton Police Service - Recruit Training Class #156 Graduation	1-3pm	City Room
June 20	City of Edmonton - Indigenous People's Day & Refugee Celebration	3:30-5pm	City Room
June 21	Salsa on the Square	6-8pm	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 22	CypherWild	6-8pm	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 23	Boyle Street Education Centre - Graduation Ceremony	11:45am-1:30pm	City Room
June 24	City of Edmonton - Edmonton Fire Cadets Graduation	3-5:30pm	City Room
June 26	Centre High - Emergency Response Career Pathways Graduation	1-2:30pm	City Room
June 28	Salsa on the Square	6-8pm	Sir Winston Churchill Square
June 29	City of Edmonton - Roadeo Awards Ceremony	10am-12pm	City Room
June 30	Edmonton Fire Rescue Services - Recruit Class 157 Graduation	3-5pm	City Room

The calendar is updated regularly with the upcoming month's information. Changes may occur as events are confirmed or cancelled.

Lunch Truck Program

The Churchill Square Lunch Truck Program operates on weekdays during the spring, summer and fall months from 11am-2pm. Some weekends will have food options during festivals and events. Come down and enjoy the variety of food and options available.

Lunch Truck Program Schedule
Note: Schedule may change due to inclement weather or truck availability.

Features

Fountain
Cenotaph
Friendship Clock Tower
Holodomor
Madonna of the Wheat
Fountain / Skate Change Room

Covered Walkway — The covered walkway provides shelter from the elements so that everyone can experience the plaza year round.
East Formal Gardens - North — The gardens link both Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza. The north green space features the Madonna of the Wheat sculpture along with a friendship garden offering a respectful space for the raising of a tipi.

Amenities

Public washrooms within City Hall
Seasonal public washrooms and change facilities in the fountain/skate change room
Free internet access on Open City Wi-Fi
A Transit hub with the Churchill LRT Station, downtown bus routes and future Valley Line Platform connected to the site
Over 11,000 parking stalls within 800 meters
Bench seating throughout
The Hallway Cafe in City Hall
Venue is accessible
Connected to the Downtown Pedway system
Full range of electrical and mechanical services available

Event Bookings

City Hall's primary use in summer is the fountain, and during winter is recreational skating. Events may be considered outside of those seasons.

Booking

To get started, submit a Civic Events Application.

Fill Out Form

All events must be booked through Civic Events to:

Confirm the site can accommodate your event
Plan ahead for special services
Alert you to any conflicts with other groups coming to the same site or Sir Winston Churchill Square
Inform you of any additional permits or permissions that may be required

Costs

Bookable spaces available at $39.75/hour
Civic services fees and additional permits vary. A Liaison will work to outline additional costs before hosting your event. Examples include:
- Electrical services
- Vending Permit
- Road closures services
- Custodial services
- Corporate Security

For More Information

Civic Events and Festivals Section

Telephone	780-944-7740
Fax	780-944-0042
Email	civic.events@edmonton.ca