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Fort Edmonton Park Enhancement project refers to multiple projects that will add new public exhibits and experiences.
Fort Edmonton Park is not open for general admission in the 2020 summer season (May-September). The next scheduled event at the Park will be the scare attraction DARK, taking place in October 2020. The Park is anticipated to fully reopen in 2021 following completion of the Enhancement Project. The exact date has not been determined yet.
Private event bookings are now being accepted for 2021.
Construction began in fall 2018 on the $165 Million Enhancement Project at Fort Edmonton Park.
New features and exhibits include:
Underground utilities: necessary replacement and upgrades
New streetcar tracks and catenary
Indigenous Peoples Experience: new feature exhibit and area development
Johnny J. Jones Exposition (1920 Midway Enhancement): new attractions added to the midway
Front Entry Guest Admissions Plaza: streamlined and improved access, as well as a cafe and gift shop
Freight Shed Extension: improved viewing area for the model railway exhibit
Steam Train Maintenance Facility: new building to house the Baldwin steam train
Fort Edmonton Park will not be open for general admission in the 2019 summer season (May-September). The Park remains open throughout construction for special events such as DARK, Carnaval and live theatre and for private events such as weddings, meetings and corporate parties.
The impact on daily heritage programming in the summer of 2020 cannot be fully defined at this time. While it is certain that some interruption in operations will occur, the Park will endeavour to maintain as much activity as possible.
An Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study were completed and approved by the Executive Committee of Council (Item 6.14) on July 4, 2017.
Provincial approval for the project was provided on September 22, 2016 (new attractions) and May 8, 2018 (utility enhancement).
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