A Parkland Access Permit is required to use parkland for activities that are otherwise regulated, restricted, or prohibited by the Public Spaces Bylaw.

Some of the activities that require a Parkland Access Permit include:

  • Temporary workspaces
  • Construction laydown areas
  • Exploratory work, such as surveys and geotechnical investigations
  • Access through parkland for workers, materials, or equipment

 

Parkland Access Permits are typically not provided for the purposes of accessing private lands, such as accessing a park for backyard landscaping. Parkland Access Permits are only issued to companies that have an existing agreement in place with the City of Edmonton, such as a Project Contract, Right of Entry Agreement, Franchise Agreement or Utility Right of Way for their activities on parkland.

Permit approvals typically take 4-6 weeks from the date we receive a complete application. However, most Parkland Access Permits are processed within 1-2 weeks when all required documents and information are submitted correctly. Processing times may vary depending on application details and complexity.

To help us process your application as quickly as possible, please ensure all required forms, drawings, and supported documents and applications have been submitted and are included at the time of submission. Incomplete applications may result in longer processing times. 

Before applying to use Parkland in the North Saskatchewan River Valley and Ravine System, the project must be approved under the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan. For more information, please contact rivervalleyplanning@edmonton.ca.

Collection of Personal Information

Personal information is collected for the purpose of Parkland Management reviewing the Parkland Access Permit Application and will be used to connect with and provide services to applicants. Collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and is managed and protected in accordance with the Act. The City intends to input the information into an automated system to generate content or make decisions, recommendations or predictions in accordance with the City of Edmonton Generative AI Standard. For questions about the collection, please contact the Parkland Management team at prsparklandmanagement@edmonton.ca.





This email address will receive further instruction once the form has been submitted.





The legal company will be listed as the Parkland Access Permit Holder.






Park Details


Note: Once the Parkland Access Permit has been issued if you require changes to the dates, these changes must be requested in writing to prsparklandmanagement@edmonton.ca a minimum of 30 days prior to revised dates.

Note: For Parkland Access Permits requested between October 15 and March 1 confirmation of parkland restoration may bump the end date of the permit between April 30 - May 31 the following year to ensure the post-access inspection of restoration work can be performed. If this is required you will be advised.









If Contractor please provide full contact details. If City Contact please provide their first and last name.

Project Scope

The information below is required in order to complete an internal circulation and draft the permit.

Provide a brief project summary that outlines the reason you are requesting a Parkland Access Permit. Describe the nature of the access activity performed on parkland throughout the duration of the temporary grant of access.














Note: Site containment is required for all construction laydown areas on City of Edmonton Parkland. All construction activities, equipment, materials, laydown areas and any associated parking must be contained within the fenced area. The temporary work area must be fenced (minimum 1.8m height) and screened. 


Must show: Fencing; total dimensions of any required laydown area, dimension showing location of activity/laydown area from city trees or natural areas; stockpiling of materials; parking of any vehicles or machinery on parkland. A north arrow, intersecting streets and relevant site details must be shown. 

Visit OSCAM permit applications to submit an application. 

Mitigation Measures and Park Restoration



Please note any restoration work required for the permit must occur between April and September.

Below is a list of potential further requirements that may be needed for your project approval.
Thank you for your submission. 

For privacy reasons, the completion of this form is only the first part of the application process.  A message has been sent to the email address you have provided outlining the additional steps required to complete your application. 

In the email, you will find details of the additional documentation that you will need to send to Parkland Management in order for your application to be reviewed.  Please use the link in the email and attach all of the necessary documentation.  After your application has been reviewed, one of our advisors will be in touch.


Please acknowledge that you understand the terms of this application and agree to the City's privacy policy.