Project Timeline
* Formerly Bonnie Doon Campus Park
Located in a mature neighbourhood on the southeast corner of 90th Avenue and 83rd 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.
Renewal of this district park is an identified priority for the City.
2020
Summer
Completion of the natural playground
2019
Fall
The park site will be open to the public at the end of October.
Spring-Summer
Site construction resumed on the south side of the site including the turf recreational area, gravel trail, walkway connectors, outdoor fitness equipment and landscaping.
2017 and 2018
Spring-Fall 2018
Site construction is underway. The North Premier sports field and parking lot is open for public use.
Spring-Fall 2017
Site construction
2015 and 2016
Fall
- Public consultation, shared final detail design and project update
- Pre-qualification and construction tender
- Equipment and site furnishing tender
Spring-Summer
Reviewed and incorporated feedback in the detailed design drawings. What We Heard report.
Development of construction costing, Edmonton Design Committee review and recommendations.
Winter
A public open house was held to share the preliminary design plan and play space preliminary design for feedback.
2014
December
Master plan funding approved by City Council
Summer
The City held a public master plan information session.
Spring
The City held a workshop to share the master plan process and gather feedback from stakeholders.
Stakeholder Workshop Presentation
The City held a public open house to share updated concept plans, reviewed and incorporated feedback to develop the final master plan.
Fall 2013 — Winter 2014
A telephone survey, public open house and online survey was done by the City. Then the consultation data was reviewed, concept plans and options were created and a draft master plan was developed.
2009 – 2011
Developed initial draft concept plan and begin public consultation.
Project Overview
The City, 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 proposed new parking and access off 83 Street to minimize traffic and parking on 81 Street.
The park master plan development provided more details required to address community needs and aging infrastructure. The District Activity Park Renewal Program provided a long-term strategic approach to renew district activity parks and identified Dermott District Park as a priority for the 10-year capital investment agenda and 4-year capital budget in 2015-2018.