Construction restarted on Tuesday, April 2 with the anticipated goal of opening on Canada Day – July 1, 2024.
While the beach and lawn areas of Rainbow Park remain closed this spring, the dog park area, special events area, and Valley Trail through Rainbow Park are expected to remain open to the public with a potential for a couple of short closure periods. (Any closures of the Valley Trail will be communicated in advance.)
Overview
The purpose of the Rainbow Park Phase 1 Rejuvenation Project is to improve and enhance sustainable transportation access, emphasize safe routes for pedestrian and cycling users, improve the arrival experience to a major park, reduce irrigation demands on the potable water supply, connect the park washroom to the newly installed sanitary sewer system on Alta Lake Road and undertake railway crossing improvements.
This project advances several outcomes from the 2021 Summer Experience Plan as well as community goals including the Climate Action “Big Moves” Strategy, the Recreation and Leisure Master Plan, and the emerging Active Transportation Plan. The project is a meaningful opportunity to reduce GHG emissions associated with park visits.
Scope of work
- Valley Trail connection to Alta Lake Road and safety improvements at the intersection
- Reconfiguration and expansion of paved parking areas to accommodate shuttle buses
- Accessible parking and short term public loading and unloading area
- Landscape improvements
- Railway crossing improvements
Status
This project is complete. View Phase 2 project information.
Funding
Rainbow Park Rejuvenation Phase 1 and 2 are 100 per cent funded by the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI).
