My Pick-a-Park: Heritage Valley District Park

My Pick-a-Park: Heritage Valley District Park

“Green spaces are vital to support vibrant neighbourhoods,” says Councillor Jennifer Rice. “That’s why it’s so exciting to see Heritage Valley District Park taking shape." When the extension of the Capital Line LRT to the south is complete, this park will be just a five-minute walk from the LRT station.

This park is currently being completed. Already available is the Dr. Anne Anderson high school and community recreation centre, which opened in 2021. Inside the centre is a gymnasium, 200-metre running track and fitness centre, plus studios for dance and yoga.

The area was established in 2001 when Edmonton City Council opted for the overall development of the area, called the Heritage Valley Servicing Concept Design Brief. The neighbourhood names in Heritage Valley came from notable Edmontonians of the last century. In 2012, the City’s naming committee worked from a list of 100 notable Edmontonians who had an impact on the city within the last 100 years to name the 15 new neighbourhoods. The names they settled on included:

“Graydon Hill” after Rosetta Graydon, who founded the Edmonton Humane Society.

Paisley for the Edmonton International Fringe founder Brian Paisley.

“Hays Ridge” after palliative care pioneer Dr. Helen Hays.

Outdoor sports fields and basketball courts by the school are open. Meanwhile, a Catholic high school, multiple sports fields and other open space amenities are currently in the works, all being connected by paved pathways throughout.

Visit Heritage Valley District Park, via James Mowatt Trail SW between 30 & 35 Avenue SW in northeast Edmonton.

Follow along this summer as @cityofedmonton Council shares some of their favourite @yeg_parks over on the Transforming Edmonton blog.