Burnewood Community League
4118 - 41 Avenue,  Edmonton, AB  T6L 5Y6     Ph: 780-465-9814
Kiniski Gardens - Creeks Crossing - Jackson Heights
Memberships and $100 Sobey's Cards are also available at the Burnewood Community Hall on the first Wednesday of every Month @ 6:30 during the Executive Meeting


Park Rejuvenation Project

The Project

Julia Kiniski Park is located next to the Burnewood Community Hall. This park has the potential to become an attractive, all-season, community gathering place that appeals to all age groups. Currently, our aging playground is in a state of disrepair, with much of the equipment removed for safety reasons. The overall park is not well designed to meet the needs of our diverse community, and lacks appeal for a variety of age groups.

The Needs Assessment

We conducted a survey of our community's needs in the fall of 2007. Our citizens envisioned a park with a colorful, exciting playground, benches, family picnic areas, walking and biking trails, calm garden spaces, water play, and areas for older children. Due to the extensive nature of these requests, we expect our park to evolve over time, in two to three phases.

The image shown here was created by a City of Edmonton landscape architect. It is based on our needs assessment results and consultation with our Park Rejuvenation committee. It shows the features we plan to include in the first phase of development:
  • rebuilt playground
  • correction of site drainage
  • pathways and bike bumps
  • skateboard path
  • shade structure and picnic tables
  • walkway lighting and benches

The Cost

We estimate that the first phase of park development will cost $457 000. We are currently applying for government and private grants and are fundraising in our community.

In order to build in summer 2009, we need to raise $157 000 over the coming year.

You Can Participate

There are many ways you can help us:

1. Be recognized for your monetary donation:
  • Visionary $5000+
  • Patron $1000-$4999
  • Leader $500-$999
  • Partner $100-$499
2. Sponsor a feature:

  • Park bench $1000
  • Picnic table $3000
  • Bike racks $500
  • Climbing rock $15 000
  • Shade structure $40 000
3. Donate materials or gifts in kind.

4. Volunteer your time.

Personal and corporate donors at these levels will be recognized on commemorative signs within the park and on our website.

Your generous contribution will have a lasting impact in building our community gathering place.

Richard Hoblak
Project Chair
 bclpark@burnewood.ca

Christa Munro
Assistant Project Chair
bclparkassistant@burnewood.ca