Hello KEP neighbours!
As our new board begins working together, you may notice ongoing updates and changes to our programs, facilities, and communications. We appreciate your patience and input as we strive to make KEP an even more welcoming, active, and safe community.
March may still feel like winter here in King Edward Park, but there’s plenty of ways to stay active, connected, and involved this month.
Community Survey (Closing March 13th)
This survey is critical to helping us prioritize programming, communications, and operational improvements as a new board.
Items:
- KEP Fun Facts
- Community Engagement Opportunity: Duncan Innes Park
- Reminders
- ODR Update
- Community Swim Update
- Stay Connected
KEP Fun Facts
King Edward Park is a strong and vibrant community with a rich history of community engagement:
- Approximately 5,000 people live in King Edward Park.
- KEP had the first community league hall in Edmonton in 1923!
- Earlier this month, the league shared that they may have to dissolve if they could not find more volunteers. A Special General Meeting was called, requiring at least 15 attendees and 8 board members to continue. Last weekend neighbours absolutely packed the hall, with a line out the door, to elect the new board and ensure the league continues.
Community leagues offer vital programming year-round, events, and opportunities to celebrate and connect with one another. None of this would be possible without dedicated volunteers who care about their community and want to make it a better place for everyone.
Thanks to everyone who attended the meeting, to the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues for facilitating the elections, to the outgoing board members, and to the new board members who have stepped up.
Share Your Favourite Thing About KEP! What makes King Edward Park special to you?
👉 Reply to this email with a fun fact, favourite memory, or community tip. We’ll highlight submissions in next month’s newsletter.
Engagement Opportunity
Duncan Innes Park is getting a new playground and the City is looking for input on the design! Meet the project team at an in-person event at Spirit of Hope Church on March 7th between 12 and 2pm to check out options and help select a preferred playground design. Please feel free to share the attached poster with interested parties!
Reminders
Snow & Sidewalk Safety ❄️
Spring is still a few weeks away, and many of our sidewalks remain snowy or icy. Let’s look out for one another: it’s tough to walk safely on an unshoveled sidewalk even for those without mobility challenges — and especially difficult for seniors, folks with disabilities, families with strollers, and neighbours recovering from injuries.
Rink at Duncan Innes Park Still Open!
Our full-size outdoor rink at Duncan Innes Park (8008 – 81 St) remains open daily, weather permitting, from sunrise to 11 PM.
Some friendly reminders while enjoying the ice:
- Helmets are strongly encouraged for everyone
- Please remove nets and scrapers after use so they don’t freeze into the surface
- Push shovelled snow toward the south boards — this helps keep the ice smooth for others
Let’s keep our outdoor rink a fun and respectful space for all who visit!
🏊 Community Swim Update
Community swim continues during March! Due to pool closures, swim times have shifted:
- Commonwealth: Sundays 1–3 PM
- The Meadows Recreation Centre: Friday 6–8 PM
Swims are free with your community league membership. Haven’t joined yet? Details on how to sign up are below.
With Bonnie Doon pool closed again from February 2, 2026 - April 7, 2026.
The league has moved the swim to the Meadows with the exception of the following March 21, 28 and April 3 and 4
KEP League Membership
Have you purchased your 2026 membership yet?
For just $20, you get big benefits: access to community swims, complimentary Tool Library membership (with proof), free skating at the outdoor rink, free or discounted City recreation passes, and more.
Ways to purchase:
- Online: CLICK HERE
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
- Email: kep.membership@gmail.com
- Website: KingEdwardPark.org