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The goal of the Mary Burlie Park Renewal, in addition to repairing or replacing the existing infrastructure, is to improve safety and accessibility and increase the use of this open space.
Construction is anticipated to start in 2025 to align with McCauley Neighbourhood Renewal and it is expected the project will be complete in 2026.
Phase 2 of public engagement has now closed. The project team will use the feedback to support development of the preferred design for Mary Burlie Park.
The What We Heard report from the last round of engagement is now available. A What We Heard report from this round of engagement will be available in the coming months.
Mary Burlie Park, located on 97 Street, was established in 1999. The park is named in honour of Mary Burlie. The late Mary Burlie (1935-1996) was an advocate and social worker for Black communities in Edmonton. She was one of Boyle Street Community Services’ first volunteers when it opened in 1971 and continued her work there, earning the nickname “the Black angel of Boyle Street,” until her death in 1996.
The park was initially identified as part of the Boyle Street and McCauley Neighbourhood Renewal project which included improved connections to the alleys and rail corridor, improved park sight lines and tree planting. During the 2023-26 City budget deliberations, additional funding was allocated as part of Chinatown Infrastructure Improvements to allow for a more comprehensive renewal of Mary Burlie Park and it will now proceed as an independent project.
The goal of the renewal, in addition to repairing or replacing the existing infrastructure, is to improve safety and accessibility and increase the use of this open space.
Construction is anticipated to start in 2025 to align with McCauley Neighbourhood Renewal and it is expected the project will be complete in 2026.
Mary Burlie Park has been home to the ‘A Vision of Hope’ sculpture by artist Michele Mitchell. The sculpture was installed in Mary Burlie Park on December 6, 1999 and was commissioned for the 10th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre. Separate from the park renewal project, the Edmonton Arts Council had identified the sculpture needed to be removed for restoration. The sculpture was removed in fall 2023. Once the Edmonton Arts Council has repaired the sculpture, it will assess whether Mary Burlie Park is the best location for it and/or if it should be moved to a new location.
Renewal planning for Mary Burlie Park has begun and the project team is looking to residents for feedback. The team is looking to know how you use Mary Burlie Park now and what improvements you’d like to see in the future.
Come join the project team for an exciting community event in the park. This event will provide various opportunities for public engagement, including a sitting circle for open conversation.
Come help us shape the future of Mary Burlie Park!
There are 2 opportunities to join:
Date: Monday, May 13
Time: 4-7pm
Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Mary Burlie Park, 10465 97 Street NW
The feedback gathered at these events will be used by the project team to create design options. These options will then be shared with the public in the summer of 2024.
