Open Space Master Plan

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Strathcona County is embarking on a journey to create an Open Space Master Plan for the shared network of open spaces and parks.

The Open Space Master Plan (OSMP) will help guide the County’s decisions around park planning, development and operations through identifying actions, key projects and planning initiatives. As a strategic document, the OSMP will build upon existing plans and policies, while ensuring public needs and priorities are included.

The County has a unique composition of urban and rural communities that value ecological integrity and preservation of agricultural heritage. The Open Space Master Plan is an important component of the County's development to ensure we continue to provide a welcoming place to live and the right mix of open spaces, features, amenities to support our communities into the future.

Strathcona County has a high-quality system of open spaces that contribute to our reputation as a peaceful, safe, and family-friendly community. With increasing growth, it is important to ensure these valuable and sensitive lands are protected and enhanced to meet the needs of our evolving community.

What are “open spaces”?

Open spaces include all types of green spaces that are owned and maintained by Strathcona County. A defining feature of open spaces is the functions they provide to County residents – recreation, culture, social connection, ecological preservation, and so much more.

Strathcona County’s system of open spaces is vast, ranging from large parks like Broadmoor Lake Park and Ardrossan Regional Park to spaces flourishing with ecological value like trails and natural areas to undervalued spaces like boulevards and utility corridors – and everything in-between!