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Pathway upgrades coming to four Lethbridge parks

Aug 19, 2025 | 2:21 PM

Several aging pathways, across four city parks, are set for replacement as part of an upcoming improvement project.

Officials with the City of Lethbridge say the upgrades will address wear and tear from decades of use, bring paths up to current standards and improve accessibility, safety and drainage.

Here is a list of the four parks and approximate construction timelines.

Ravine Park (August 20 – September 7)

The upper pathway at Ravine Park (more commonly know as the Sugar Bowl) is more than 25 years old and showing its age, say city officials, so it’s getting a full upgrade. The city says the surface is worn down, and some sections are too narrow, so they’ll be widened to 2.4 metres. Crews will also tweak the layout a bit to make it safer and easier to use. Once done, the new path is expected to meet today’s standards and be good to go for another 25–30 years.

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Mount Blakiston Park (September 2 – 26)

All asphalt pathways at Mount Blakiston Park are more than 25 years old and falling apart, says the city, so they’re getting a full refresh. Officials say they’ll be widened to 2.4 metres to meet today’s standards, with small layout tweaks to boost safety and prevent future damage from tree roots and water. Once done, the new paths are expected to be more accessible and built to last another 25–30 years.

The park will be closed during construction.

Garry Drive (September 2 – 26)

A 200-metre stretch of the Garry Drive West trail (near Father Leonard Van Tighem School) is getting repaired due to damage from tree roots. The city says crews will replace the path and add root protection and drainage to prevent future issues.

During construction, the trail from the Garry Drive/Squamish Boulevard roundabout to University Drive West – including access to Stoney Crescent West – will be closed.

Nicholas Sheran Park (September 24 – October 15)

A 320-metre stretch of pathway at Nicholas Sheran Park – connecting the west parking lot to the playground and picnic shelter – is getting replaced. The city says years of heavy use and equipment have left it in rough shape. Crews will realign part of the path, add drainage and link it to the fitness area to help prevent future damage.

Officials say the path will be closed during construction, but the park and playground will stay open.

While each park has its own unique needs, the city says the goal is the same: to create smoother, safer and longer-lasting routes for everyone to enjoy. The city appreciates residents’ patience with the temporary closures during these projects.