VIDEO: 73-acre Legacy Park in north Lethbridge now open to the public
LETHBRIDGE – From its conception, to completion and opening of Phase One, Lethbridge’s newest 73-acre park on the city’s north side, has been more than 10 years in the making.
The $22.6 million park was funded partially by the City of Lethbridge “Pay as you Go,” and Community Reserve funds ( $4.51 million), a “Subdivision Surplus” ($5.4 million), and by a provincial government Municiple Sustainability Initiative Grant of $12.75 million.
A ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the park’s opening was held Thursday, July 26, with dignitaries including Mayor Chris Spearman, former Mayors Bob Tarleck and Rajko Dodic, several past and current councillors, interim City Manager Kathy Hopkins, former City Manager Garth Sherwin, Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips and MLA Maria Fitzpatrick, and Premier Rachel Notley.