1-block stretch of downtown street to close for park construction project

Construction is set to begin on the new Warehouse Park project that will bring an off-leash dog park, basketball court and playground to 106 Street.

A one-block stretch of a downtown street will be closed Monday as part of the construction of a major new park.

City crews will close 106 Street from Jasper Avenue to 102 Avenue for work on Warehouse Park including the construction of sidewalks, a bike lane and a storm sewer, and the installation of new lighting.

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The city started construction of the $42-million park located north of Jasper Avenue and between 106 Street and an alley west of 107 Street in July last year. Funding for it comes from the downtown community revitalization levy, and the park will be the size of three football fields.

The park’s pavilion will have a public washroom, a bookable community space, seating and fireplaces.

A portion of 107 Street will be converted into a pedestrian promenade.

Work on it is slated to be finished by the end of the year.