Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The City of Edmonton announced that O-day’min Park, the city’s newest downtown park, is now open.
“O-day’min is the Anishinaabe word for strawberry, or heart-berry. This park has been named O-day’min Park for the community it will bring together in the heart of Edmonton,” said Elder Strawberry. “A strawberry is a metaphor for community, as all parts work together to keep the whole healthy. It symbolizes a deep connection between the body, mind, spirit and emotions. O-day’min Park is a place where people can come together and connect.”
The Warehouse Park Project transformed gravel parking lots into a community park, creating an outdoor space where people can socialize, celebrate and recharge in the core of our city.
“Edmonton is growing and expected to become a city of two million people. We know a vibrant downtown and economic development goes hand in hand,” said Mayor Andrew Knack. “Transforming gravel parking lots into this amazing park will not only revitalize our downtown, it will attract investment and encourage more Edmontonians to choose this neighbourhood as a place to live.”
“O-Day’min Park is a critical investment in downtown Edmonton and is already leveraging private sector investment in the area,” said James Robinson, Executive Director, Edmonton Downtown Business Association. “We’ve seen construction of The Parks residential tower and anticipate further developments that will support growing the Downtown residential population.”
As construction wraps up, O-day’min Park is already attracting private development. One apartment tower next to the park has been completed and applications to develop additional land next to the park are advancing faster than expected. There are currently six projects in various stages of planning, and by November 2026, a total of 1,604 residential units are expected to be complete or under construction near the park.
“Edmonton’s $48.6 million investment in the Warehouse Park Project was the catalyst to attract Maclab Development Group’s investment in The Parks, our 363-unit rental building,” said Bill Blais, president and CEO, Maclab Development Group. “This investment in the Park shows what can be done when cities engage their developers, are able to invest in infrastructure and deliver a spectacular project. We look forward to future investments from Edmonton that will continue to attract more investment into downtown Edmonton and build on the success of this investment.”
Amenities in this downtown community park include a wide-open lawn space with a hill for tobogganing in the winter and picnics in the warmer months, an off-leash dog park, a pavilion with public washrooms and community space, a playground and an outdoor exercise area. Picnic tables and other site furniture are also available for use by downtown residents, workers and students.
“The creation of O-day’min Park represents a monumental step forward in the revitalization of downtown Edmonton,” said Cheryl Probert, Downtown Edmonton Community League President. “In addition to being a catalyst in the decision of developers to build significant new housing in the downtown core, it also provides downtown residents and workers with an easily-accessible outdoor space in which to gather, play, celebrate and spend time outdoors year-round. We look forward to welcoming Edmontonians and visitors to our beautiful new downtown greenspace.”
A focal point of the park is the Northern Lights installation. Reflecting the magic of the aurora borealis, it creates a soft glow across the park’s central lawn. With swinging benches hung off the elevated light, the park invites people of all ages to pause, play and enjoy the space and light all year round. The concept for the park and the Northern Lights feature was created by the late contemporary landscape architect Claude Cormier with CCxA – the creative force behind some of Canada’s most beloved, joyous and critically acclaimed public spaces.
The City is collaborating with developers and utility providers to coordinate nearby projects. Construction in the alleyways north and south of the park, as well as sections of 107 Street next to the park and 106 Street, will continue into 2026 to take a practical approach and avoid rework, given the planned developments. 106 Street will reopen to traffic at the end of the 2025 construction season, but will close again in spring 2026.
As construction on the surrounding roadway and alleys will continue in 2026, there are designated public entrances into the park. The map below shows where people can safely access the park.
The City of Edmonton’s capital budget to construct O-day’min Park is $48.6 million. Funding was approved by City Council through the Capital City Downtown Community Revitalization Levy (CRL).
Featured image: (City of Edmonton)
