Communities are important because they allow people to interact with each other, share experiences, develop valued relationships and work toward common goals. Explore the various community initiatives and support programs available for Edmonton residents.

Community Supports Office

The Community Supports section works to foster community connections, help with questions about City programs, and share relevant resources to support the City’s goal of building a Healthy City. Our goal is to make sure organizations have the information they need to navigate City of Edmonton resources and services, as well as connect them with other partners and groups.

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Connect with us: Request our assistance.

Connect to a Community Liaison for assistance with your issue.

Community Recreation Support

The City of Edmonton aims to make its recreation facilities, parks, and other city-operated sites accessible to all Edmonton residents through various support programs and initiatives.

Qualifying non-profit organizations can request discounts for the rental of gathering spaces in City of Edmonton-operated recreation facilities and attractions

Provides eligible registered non-profit agencies and charities with a facility admission donation package.

Gives low income Edmontonians free use of City of Edmonton recreation facilities and attractions.

Joint Use Agreements

Joint Use Agreement for Facilities

Joint Use Agreement for Facilities outlines the shared use of facilities, including community access to schools after hours, student access to City recreational facilities during school and joint use of sports fields by students and community groups.

See Joint Use Agreement for Facilities

Joint Use Agreements for Land

Joint Use Agreements for Land guides the planning, assembly, design, development and maintenance of joint-use sites for schools and park purposes, and provides the framework for decisions about surplus reserve and non-reserve sites and reserve accounts.

See Joint Use Agreement for Land

Downtown and Transit Safety Plan

Learn about the various measures the City has taken, and will continue to take, to safeguard the health and safety of Edmonton residents, especially in the downtown sphere.

Explore the Safety Plan

Additional Safety Resources

Our goal is to build relationships and connect individuals within the transit system to community support and resources to increase safety and reduce harm.

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Community-Led Projects on Parkland

Are you a community group getting ready for a project on City parkland or have ideas to develop a public monument on City parkland or open space?

Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

Phone  311 | Outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311 | TTY: 711