Out of Towner
Active Member
Compared to surface parking lots, the park has lots going for it. Congratulations on your standards.
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O-day’min Park (formerly Warehouse Park)
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ChazYEG
Senior Member
I have never seen you say ANYTHING positive, on ANY thread in this forum.
David A
Senior Member
Generally I feel the park is very nice and I feel a lot of effort has been put into it, but that is not to say it is perfect or it must or will remain exactly as is forever.
So unless a law has been passed in Edmonton banning any new fountains in parks ever, nothing to say something can not be added sometime in the future.
Out of Towner
Active Member
The original concept of a downtown park was a good one but somewhere along the line it got derailed and the focus shifted from being a park and into an interactive playground. Features that make O-day'min more tranquil could theoretically be added but they were already rejected and the impetus needed to add them is absent.
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Kosy123
Senior Member
We're also getting a new entrance to Corona from the Parks too, at least hopefully.
cloney
New Member
Do you know if there is a plan to redo the alley between the parks tower and this park in 2026 too? As well as the alley along the south side of the park? Having these roads turn more pedestrianized would go along way to have the park more integrated with its surroundings
cloney
New Member
you clearly have not been to the park if you think only deciduous trees were planted in the park. There's an abundance of pine and spruce trees. And you're implying that deciduous trees cant have Christmas lights put on them? As well, there is no shortage of wooden benches with backrests all around the park too. I'd love to know where you're getting your info from. Going off google maps that still has the area as gravel parking lots?
ededed
New Member
re: Out_of_towner; feeling angry can be addictive because it triggers a release of chemicals like adrenaline and dopamine, creating a temporary high or rush that the brain can crave. This cycle can lead to seeking out situations that provoke anger as a way to achieve that feeling.
It's a common issue for internet forums to deal with excess negativity from some commentators.
Greenspace
Senior Member
I believe the alleys are part of the project as well, which includes 106 and 107 Street streetscaping from Jasper to 102 Avenue.
Greenspace
Senior Member
Very busy Sunday for the last day of grand opening programming. Had to be several hundred people in the park. Playground continues to be a hit with kids, as are the swings.
davcocom
Active Member
Hopefully the city will take note and realize that investing in an actual playground pays off compared to those rubber mounds that nobody uses.
thommyjo
Senior Member
100%
Had my first semi-not great interaction today. Not brutal. But some 16-22 year old ish teens were smoking and drinking inside the tree log slide climber at the playground. Thankfully they responded ok when I called them out and asked them to not be using drugs in a kids playground with my kids around and clearly trying to play. Told them to be smarter and they apologized, but seemed pissy.
I did fear for those logs when I saw them that this might be an issue. Very hidden and easy for people to sleep, smoke, vandalize, pee, etc within.
Park security better stay on top of. These were just loser punks. But the meth heads is a deal breaker for families.
Glenco
Senior Member
I would not be so polite I would have ripped a side off them.
thommyjo
Senior Member
Yeah, I mean, couldn’t see them great while they were inside and have two littles with me to protect. Best to not escalate by coming in too hot. Thankfully they listened and left.
Greenspace
Senior Member
There isn't security per se in the park that we know of. There is an attendant for the washrooms. Parks Operations may also have a presence in the future. If there's actual drug use or people in the playground that shouldn't be there, best to call the police. Trying to confirm what kind of patrols the park will get but users need to also be vigilant. Thanks for asking them to leave.
The playground in False Creek in Vancouver has giant 12' fence around it and a massive sign that warns adults not accompanied by minors to stay out of the area. Hopefully it doesn't come to that.
The playground in False Creek in Vancouver has giant 12' fence around it and a massive sign that warns adults not accompanied by minors to stay out of the area. Hopefully it doesn't come to that.