Play Local – Parks and Recreation

Our community is home to three park and numerous sports fields. When you consider all the additional services in the surrounding communities, all you need for parks and recreation is right here.

The locations are listed alphabetically in two categories: Located in Our Community and Located in Surrounding Communities. All distances are calculated from the Community Hall. For more information or to confirm details and times, please contact the number listed.

 

Located in Our Community

 

 

York Park and School Grounds

The name of this park reflects the name of the neighbourhood.

Location: 5825 140 Avenue NW (York Park) and 13915 61 Stree NW (School Grounds)   Distance: 0.0 km

Amenities: Community Hall, Elementary School, playground (junior and senior equipment), two outdoor rink, two ball diamonds, batting cage, six benches, two soccer pitches (junior size), drinking fountain, security lighting, two parking lots, sledding hill, walking trails, two changable copy park signs

For questions about the use of the park or to receive a permit, call 311 and ask to speak with the Community Recreation Coordinator for York.

Henri Legay Park

Location: 13915 51 Street NW   Distance:

Amenities: playground (junior and senior equipment), three picnic tables, three benches, security lighting, walking trails, park sign

For questions about the use of the park or to receive a permit, call 311 and ask to speak with the Community Recreation Coordinator for York.

 

 

David Ure Park

Location: 14211 57 Street NW   Distance:

Amenities: one bench, park sign

York neighbourhood has two other unnamed green spaces at 56 Street and 138 Avenue (in the cul-de-sac) and 62 Street between 138 and 139 Avenue. There are no ammenities.

Located in Surrounding Communities

Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre

Pool: 14528 66 Street   Arena: 14520 66 Street

Phone: 311   Website: http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/londonderry.aspx

Discount with Community League Membership: Free Communty Swim on Sundays 4:15-5:45 pm

Londonderry is an incredible leisure and fitness facility that offers aquatic and dryland experiences for all ages and abilities. Work out in amenities like our large fitness centre or take classes in the aerobic fitness studio.  Fitness consultants are also available to answer your questions. The following amenities are available:

Aquatic

 

  • 25 metre gradual depth swimming pool
  • Whirlpool
  • Warm water teach pool
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Waterslides (deep landing)
  • Kids’ slide
  • Pool toys
  • Zero depth edge

Facility

  • Regular and family change rooms
  • Disabled lift (elevator)
  • Sundeck
  • Fitness centre
  • Studio
  • Fitness monitoring
  • Fitness appraisals
  • Personal training
  • Exercise consultation
  • Cafeteria (catering capacity)
  • Indoor ice arena
  • Meeting rooms
  • Kitchen facilities (for room bookings – sink only)
  • Complimentary wallet and purse lockers in lobby

Outdoor

  • Tennis courts
  • Sports fields
  • Running track

 

O’Leary Fitness and Leisure Centre

8804 132 Avenue NW

Phone: 311   Website: http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/oleary.aspx

Discount with Community League Membership: Free Community Swim on Saturdays 4:00-6:00 pm

O’Leary is an exceptional community facility for fitness and family activities. Amenities ike our waterslide and teach pool are perfect for kids. Experience a new you in the new fitness centre. To get a jump start on your fitness and nutrition goals, or to get to the next fitness level, consult our friendly and qualified staff. The following amenities are available:

Aquatic

  • 25 metre gradual depth swimming pool (6 lanes)
  • Whirlpool
  • Shallow water teach pool
  • Water spray features
  • Steam room
  • Dive tank
  • Diving boards (1m, 3m, or 5m)
  • Waterslide (shallow landing)
  • Pool toys
  • Swing rope

Facility

  • Regular and family change rooms
  • Sundeck
  • Indoor playground
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness monitoring
  • Fitness appraisals
  • Personal training
  • Exercise consultation
  • Meeting rooms
  • Barbeque
  • Kitchen facilities (for room bookings)
  • Complimentary wallet and purse lockers in lobby

 

McLeod Park and surrounding school sites

14715 59 Street NW (main hall)  Distance:

Amenities: Community Hall, two elementary schools, two junior high schools, two playgrounds (junior and senior equipment), outdoor rink, two ball diamonds, basketball court, ten benches, five soccer pitches (junior size), security lighting, five parking lots, sledding hill, walking trails, five changable copy park signs