Cedar Community Park Expansion

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The need for a playground in the Cedar area has been identified by the community. After evaluating several potential sites, the land adjacent to the Cedar Skate Park has been identified as the most suitable location.

In addition to the playground, there was community interest in adding a bike pump track and pickleball courts. Therefore, a preliminary concept plan has been created to show how these amenities could be integrated within the Cedar Skate Park lands and School District 68 property.

The new bike pump track announced on August 19, 2025, is being funded through a generous donation from the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation. To learn about the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, visit www.steviesmithlegacy.com. Construction of the pump track, by the Foundation, is anticipated to start in 2026. The RDN will manage and maintain the pump track after it has been constructed.

Stay connected and informed as the project moves forward—your voice matters in creating a space that reflects the needs and values of the Cedar community. We look forward to hearing from you about the playground and pickleball courts.

How to get involved, stay up-to date and provide feedback:

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The need for a playground in the Cedar area has been identified by the community. After evaluating several potential sites, the land adjacent to the Cedar Skate Park has been identified as the most suitable location.

In addition to the playground, there was community interest in adding a bike pump track and pickleball courts. Therefore, a preliminary concept plan has been created to show how these amenities could be integrated within the Cedar Skate Park lands and School District 68 property.

The new bike pump track announced on August 19, 2025, is being funded through a generous donation from the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation. To learn about the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation, visit www.steviesmithlegacy.com. Construction of the pump track, by the Foundation, is anticipated to start in 2026. The RDN will manage and maintain the pump track after it has been constructed.

Stay connected and informed as the project moves forward—your voice matters in creating a space that reflects the needs and values of the Cedar community. We look forward to hearing from you about the playground and pickleball courts.

How to get involved, stay up-to date and provide feedback:

  • Sign up with your email address. By subscribing, you will be kept up-to-date with progress on the expansion project.
  • Check the What's New tab for updates as the project moves along.
  • Ask us a question using the Q & A tab below.
  • Check out the FAQs which answers frequently asked questions about the project.

  • Agricultural Land Commission Approval

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    At the October 17, 2024, Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) meeting, the RDN presented a report that recommended the ALC approve the Non-Farm Use Application to permit a pump track for recreational activities near the Cedar Skate Park. ALC permission was granted in May of 2025.

  • Proposed Cedar Community Secondary School Court Conversion

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    A motion was brought forward at the June 19, 2024 Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC) meeting, and approved by the Board on July 23, 2024 that directed staff to amend the draft concept plan so that the Cedar Community Secondary School tennis court improvements include repurposing the tennis court into four pickleball courts and that staff pursue a joint use agreement with School District 68 for the improvements and community use of the tennis court at Cedar Community Secondary School.

  • Park Concept Plan

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    In May 2024, the Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation contacted the RDN to inquire on the possibility of building a pump track on the land adjacent to the Cedar Skate Park. Following this request, a draft concept plan was developed and presented to the Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC) on June 19, 2024 showing the bike pump track and playground on the Cedar Skate Park lands and two pickleball courts on the existing tennis court at the Cedar Community Secondary School. The Stevie Smith Legacy Foundation also appeared as a delegation at this meeting.

  • Updated Location for Multi-age Playground

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    At the March 6, 2024, Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC) meeting, the potential locations for a playground were discussed further. Committee members requested that the playground be placed in a central location with good visibility and to serve multiple age groups. It was determined that the field adjacent to the skate park, of which the RDN holds a 10-year non-exclusive license with School District 69 (SD68) for future use, would be a good fit for a new playground. In addition to a multi-age playground, requests for pickleball courts and a pump track in this area have also been received.

  • Proposed Tennis Court Conversion

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    At the November 22, 2023, Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC) meeting, a delegation proposed converting the existing tennis court into a pickleball and tennis court facility at Cedar Secondary School. The delegation cited the positive impact of having pickleball courts at this location for pickleball participants in the community and the committee members agreed that establishing a pickleball court at this location should be pursued.

  • Playground Location Feasibility

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    At the May 24, 2022, the Electoral Area A Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee (PRCC) meeting " it was moved and seconded that staff investigate the feasibility of a small playground at the Cedar Plaza." Following this motion, staff explored the possibility of placing a small playground at the Cedar Plaza and, due to the topography, parcel size and proximity to the road, staff determined that the plaza was not a suitable location for a playground. Other locations within the Cedar area were explored, including the Cedar Heritage Centre and Cedar Skate Park.

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