Enjoy one of our many new and updated parks downtown!
There's so much to enjoy in the heart of Edmonton! Cafés, restaurants, bars, festivals, music, galleries, theatre, markets, parks, family fun … all just steps away from the river valley. Shop, sip and stroll. Chill on a patio. Take in local art and history. We invite you to turn up downtown.
Turn Up Downtown
There’s 1014 ways to accidentally spend all day downtown!
The heart of our city is bustling with activity and events across our downtown public spaces in partnership with local partners, businesses and community organizations.
With a vibrant mix of activities popping up in places like Michael Phair Park, Beaver Hills House Park, Alex Decoteau Park, O-day’min Park and Sir Winston Churchill Square, Centennial Plaza and LRT stations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
It’s time to Turn Up Downtown and explore all the downtown has to offer.
Downtown Programming
Experience a variety of fun and entertaining activations in downtown park spaces. The City of Edmonton, in partnership with the Edmonton Arts Council, is planning diverse programming and entertainment in downtown public spaces.
Activities will include yard games, live music, DJ sets, fitness classes, performances, and much more!
Entertainment Districts
Our downtown Entertainment Districts, on Rice Howard Way and 104 Street, allow patrons the opportunity to enjoy music and entertainment with their food and beverage of choice, right out on the street!
This summer, the Rice Howard Way Entertainment District will feature a Summer Block Party Series in partnership with local businesses and festival. The 104 Street Entertainment District will be open during the Downtown Farmers’ Market.
L-ART-T
Putting the Art in LRT.
In partnership with the Edmonton Arts Council, we are putting the ART in LRT with pop-up performances and interactive activities happening in LRT stations across downtown Edmonton.
Check out the schedule for a pop-up on your next commute.
Free Downtown Parks Programming
- June 6 - O-day'min Daze, O-day'min Park, noon-4pm
- June 10: YMCA Fitness Class, O-day’min Park, noon-1pm
- June 17: YMCA Fitness Class, O-day’min Park, noon-1pm
- June 20: Summer Block Party Series, Rice Howard Way 3-8pm
- June 24: YMCA Fitness Class, O-day’min Park, noon-1pm
- June 27: Summer Block Party Series, Rice Howard Way, 1-5pm
Edmonton Arts Council Downtown Playdates
- June 6: O-day'min Park, noon-4pm
- June 8: Alex Decoteau Park, 5-8pm
- June 10: Beaver Hills House Park / Michael Phair Park, noon-2pm
- June 12 (Tee Time): Centennial Plaza, 11am-6-pm
- June 17: Beaver Hills House Park / Michael Phair Park, 5-7pm
- June 19 (Tee Time): Centennial Plaza, 11am-6-pm
- June 20: O-day'min Park, noon-4pm
- June 22: Alex Decoteau Park, 5-8pm
- June 24: Beaver Hills House Park / Michael Phair Park, noon-2pm
- June 26 (Tee Time): Centennial Plaza, 11am-6-pm
