Municipal Value 24/7 – Urban Planning and Recreation

New Spray Park!  It was exciting to see on my walk with my son, a brand new spray park open up in Sherwood Park Alberta!  Since opening, it has been a welcome attraction for the community on hot days, a nice break spot on a long walk, and a great addition to an established park area.

This area is an example of high quality urban planning.  Looking at the area overall, it has ample green areas for recreation, a playground for children, well maintained trails for walking, and a community garden.  All in the middle of a high density residential community.

Trails, parks, and open space amenities cannot be underestimated for their great contribution to the quality of life of residents in municipalities – this is a great example of quality urban planning.

And yes, the kid sitting on the bench is my son that I’m trying to convince to focus on a municipal stream at the University of Alberta. 😊