Project update - November 2024
The City of Edmonton has now completed an update to the Castle Downs District Park Concept Plan.
The project team used City policy and technical requirements and considered public feedback when creating the updated plan.
There is currently no funding to move forward with the design or construction of any of the elements in the updated Concept Plan, which will guide future design and projects on the site. A future budget cycle may include funding to implement the plan or a portion thereof.
About the Project
As part of the 2023-26 Capital Budget, the City Council has directed Administration to review and update the Castle Downs District Park Concept Plan.
Castle Downs Park is a 28.30 hectare district park in northwest Edmonton. Concept plans for the park were developed in 2001 and 2012. The 2001 concept included 2 schools, sport and recreation facilities, and a broad range of outdoor amenities that were meant to serve a large catchment area.
In recent years, new projects have come forward that were not contemplated in these existing concept plans. This has resulted in increased demand for space and uses within the park. These projects include community initiatives and the City’s proposed Metro Line NW LRT extension, which represents a major new development that will improve access to the area and increase demand for park facilities. In addition, the Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) recently received funding for a new Catholic High School which began construction in the fall of 2023.
