This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

The City of Saskatoon will be performing a series of upgrades to Boughton Park in 2024 as a part of the Green Network Project, funded in part by the Government of Canada's Natural Infrastructure Fund. The upgrade work will address deficiencies and bring the park up to current standards, as well as include the installation of a food forest demonstration site, irrigation system improvements and naturalized plantings.

We are informing the surrounding community and user groups on what they can expect during the Boughton Park Upgrade project.

How can you get involved?  

The City is hosted a Come & Go Information Session for residents at the St. John School (Gymnasium), 1205 Avenue N South, on February 7, 2024, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. to view the park design plans, ask questions and provide feedback:

The summary of the feedback can be accessed in the Boughton Park Upgrade Engagement Summary Report. 
 

Contact Us  

Comments and questions regarding the Boughton Park Upgrade Project can also be provided by email, telephone or mail using the contact information below:  

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Natural Infrastructure Fund.

What is the Boughton Park Upgrade Project?
In 2024, Boughton Park will receive upgrades as part of the City's Green Network Project, funded in part by the Government of Canada's Natural Infrastructure Fund. The upgrade work will address deficiencies and bring the park up to current standards, as well as include the installation of a food forest demonstration site, irrigation system improvements and naturalized plantings. 

What upgrades are being planned?
Plans for the park include:

• Installation of Food Forest Demonstration Site (Phase 1)
  • For more information, visit the Food Forests Engage Page. 
• Irrigation improvements
  • For more information, visit the Park Irrigation & Naturalization Improvements Engage Page.
• Planting beds / pollinator gardens
  • For more information, visit the Park Irrigation & Naturalization Improvements Engage Page.
• Tree plantings
• New play structure
• Pathways
• Site furniture
• Educational Signage

Portions of the park will be closed throughout construction and the establishment of newly planted areas. More detailed closure information will be confirmed after the tender is awarded and the contractor develops a construction schedule. 

Why are we doing this work?
As part of the work being done through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) Green Network Project, Boughton Park was initially identified in 2023 as a location for the installation of a Food Forest Demonstration Site. After more detailed review and consideration through the Park Irrigation & Naturalization Improvements Project and the Park Department's Park Upgrade Program, Boughton Park was also identified to receive additional park upgrades including irrigation and naturalization improvements and other enhancements such as a new play structure, pathways and site furniture. 

The coordination of these projects will reduce construction impacts, save time and money by reducing the number of contracts and consolidating design/installation work, and optimize the use of the NIF grant funding.

Proposed concept plans for the Boughton Park are shown below.

Boughton Park 2024 Construction Update

• Site ceremony was led by the Survivor's Circle before construction began.
• Primary pathway (north-south) was installed.
• Irrigation connections were installed.
• Existing playground was removed. New playground edging was installed, with the remainder of the new playground to be completed in 2025.
• Tree bluffs were thinned to enhance site lines.
• Remainder of the site works will be completed in 2025.

Check this page for further progress updates.