Downtown

• Black Street Park – Seventh Avenue and Black Street
• Shipyard Park – Olgilvie Street
• Jim Light Park – Third Avenue and Rogers Street
• Rotary Park – Second Avenue and Robert Service Way

Riverdale

• Liard Road Tot Lot – Liard Road
• Tagish and Tatchun (Alsek Park) – between Tatchun Road and Tagish Road off Alsek Road
• Morely and Peel Park – Morley Road and Peel Road
• Alsek and Blanchard Park – Alsek Road across from Blanchard Road

Takhini

• Normandy Park – Normandy Road and Falaise Road
• Ortona Park (Takhini North Playground) – Ortona Road and Antwerp Street
• Dieppe Playground – Dieppe Drive past Vimy Place

Whistle Bend

• Aksala Park – Aksala Drive
• Caprice Park – Caprice Court
• Pond Park – Casca Boulevard
• Goddard Park – Goddard Way

Porter Creek

• Pine Street Playground – Pine Street at Ponderosa Drive
• Fourteenth and Elm Playground – Fourteenth Avenue and Elm Street
• Tamarack Park – Tamarack Drove off Hickory Street
• Hickory/Wann Park (Grey Mountain Lions Club Hickory Street Park) – Hickory Street and Wann Road
• Stan McCowan Park – Sycamore Street off Wann Road

Crestview

• Crestview Park – Rainbow Road east of Klukshu Avenue

Klondike Hwy

• Hidden Valley Park – Mossberry Road off Couch Road

Valleyview

• Valleyview Park – Alleyway behind Valleyview Drive
• Canada Games Centre – Hamilton Blvd

Arkell

• Heron Drive Park (Arkell Park) – Sandpiper Drive and Heron Drive

Logan

• Logan Park – Finch Crescent past Magpie Road

Granger

• Granger Park – Thompson Road past Wilson Drive

Copper Ridge

• Grizzly Park – Grizzly Circle
• Copper Ridge Tot Lot – Stope Way
• Copper Ridge Playground – North Star Drive
• Lazulite Park – Lazulite Drive

Hillcrest

• Hillcrest Park – Park Lane off Hillcrest Drive

Alaska Hwy

• Canyon Crescent Park – Canyon Crescent before Miles Canyon (Canyon Crescent)
• Pineridge Park – Harvey Road off Hanson Drive (Pineridge)
• Wolf Creek Park – Dawson Road past Harbottle Road (Wolf Creek)
• Mary Lake Park – Fireweed Drive past Aster Place (Mary Lake)
• Salmon Trail Park – Salmon Trail (Cowley Creek)
• Dolly Varden Park – Dolly Varden Drive off Salmon Trail (Cowley Creek)
• Spruce Hill Park – Engelmann Drive (Spruce Hill)
• Whitehorse Copper Park – Talus Drive and Esker Drive (Whitehorse Copper)

Parks maintains and floods 30 outdoor rinks in Whitehorse, working closely with neighbourhood representatives. Our rinks range in size – some have snowbank sides and other have full board systems and night lighting.

Outdoor rinks are available to everyone, including groups, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Outdoor rinks are not available to rent.

Every fall, neighbourhood representatives submit applications to have the rink in their area activated for the upcoming winter.

Want to be a beloved volunteer and get involved with your local rink? Neighbourhood reps are always looking for volunteers to help clear the snow to get the rinks ready for flooding. Contact our Parks team at [email protected] and they can direct you to your neighbourhood rep.

Would you like to have an outdoor skating rink in your neighbourhood?

Commitment
Obtain a commitment from other people in your neighbourhood who are willing to help prepare, and maintain the outdoor rink throughout the season. Identify a rink contact person for the application; this person is responsible for coordinating snow clearing of the rink as per the weekly flooding schedule.

Funding
The City offers financial assistance through Recreation Grants to encourage volunteer community groups, and organizations to further improve and develop recreation opportunities for Whitehorse residents.

Parents – parks and playgrounds are not just for kids!

Come for a workout at one of our new outdoor fitness stations. You can find them at the following locations:

• At the corner of Nisutlin Drive and Selkirk Street
• Next to the playground at Rotary Peace Park
• At the bottom of the Black Street Stairs
• In the playground at Jim Light Park
• Next to the playground at Copper Ridge Park

Each fitness station includes a mix of equipment that allows users to target each of the major muscle groups and provide exercises for cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Signs explain how to use the equipment properly and safely.

Dirt n’ Soul Mountain Bike Skills Park

Operating hours are sunup to sundown during the summer.

Located in the Mount McIntyre Recreation area, the park is the ideal environment for both learning and progressing skills on two wheels. Tabletop jumps, skinnies, teeter totters, wall rides and drops…this park has enough thrills to keep all ages and abilities challenged!

Dirt n’ Soul is co-managed by Contagious Mountain Bike Club and the City of Whitehorse. Helmets are mandatory.

The Willow Track – Wolf Creek Pump Track Bike Park

The Willow Track is a pump track designed to be used by bicycles. It is located at the intersection of Cronkhite Road and Dawson Road in the Wolf Creek subdivision.

A pump track is a continuous track that is ridden without pedaling. Speed is created by “pumping” over smooth rollers and through steep berms. The surface of the track is constructed out of dirt and includes wood-built obstacles.

Winze Park Pump Track

The Winze Pump Track officially opened in September 2023. The pump track is located on Winze Lane in Copper Ridge.

This project is supported by Infrastructure Canada Canada Community-Building Fund.

The City is taking steps to keep the Dirt n’ Soul Bike Park at the Mount McIntyre Recreation Area safe and enjoyable for riders.

As part of this work, the dirt jumps and progressive drop features will be removed due to safety concerns on Friday, October 9, 2026. The park will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accommodate this work.

What safety concerns prompted the removal, and has a risk assessment been conducted?

The removal of these features is based on the City’s responsibility to exercise due diligence in managing public safety. Bike park features are regularly inspected and assessed as part of an ongoing condition assessment program. These inspections have identified deteriorating conditions and safety concerns associated with several aging features.

For the progressive drops, the structures are now approximately 16 years old and many wood components are nearing the end of their service life. City staff assessed the condition and structural integrity of these features and determined that replacement is warranted due to wear, deterioration, and associated safety risks.

For the jump line, the primary concern is the original alignment and design. The jumps are located on a slope that creates increasing rider speed from one jump to the next, requiring braking between features rather than providing a predictable and controlled progression. These risks cannot be adequately addressed through maintenance alone and would require realignment or relocation of the jump line.

What evidence supports the decision, and was it driven by safety concerns or liability concerns?

The decision was informed by regular inspections, condition assessments, and evaluation of the features’ design and condition. The City’s review identified both safety and liability concerns.

Liability considerations are directly connected to the City’s obligation to address known hazards once they are identified. The decision was not based solely on liability concerns, but rather on the responsibility to proactively manage risks associated with aging infrastructure and feature designs that no longer meet current safety expectations.

The City does not track injury statistics and uses infrastructure condition based decisions. The rationale is based on the observed condition of the structures and the identified safety risks associated with their design and age.

Will the removed features be replaced, and what is the timeline?

Yes, the features will be replaced.

The City plans to engage with the mountain bike community to discuss options for replacement features in 2027.

Future designs will consider current best practices, rider feedback, and risk management principles. Potential improvements could include wider structures, enhanced feature geometry, and the addition of catch ramps or other design elements that help reduce the consequences of rider error while maintaining an enjoyable riding experience.

At this stage, replacement concepts have not yet been finalized, and a construction timeline has not been established. The City is aiming to have the replacement features in place for the start of the 2027 riding season. The priority is to complete community engagement and develop replacement designs that are safe, sustainable, and supported by the mountain bike community.

Located along the Millennium Trail in Riverdale, this 31,000 square foot concrete surface skatepark is inclusive to all wheeled, non-motorized activities, and designed for accessibility.

The park features a pool-style bowl, a flow bowl, and various transition, ledge, and rail features throughout the park.

Etiquette

• Use at your own risk
• Safety gear is recommended
• Please use the garbage cans around the park
• One person at a time in the bowls
• Alcohol and drugs are not permitted
• Keep food and drink off the skate surfaces
• Always pay attention to your surroundings and be mindful of other park users
• Please keep the skate surfaces clear for other users
• No remote control cars, motor cycles, e-bikes and e-scooters
• Parents and guardians – do not leave young beginners without supervision
• In case of emergency, call 9-1-1
• Please be respectful and do not vandalize. If you see damage at the facility, please report it to 867-668-8325 or [email protected]

Canine Bluffs Off-leash Park

Located at the end of Main Street next to Teegatha’ Oh Zheh Park, Canine Bluffs is an ideal setting for dog owners and dogs in our community.

Dog owners are encouraged to gather in this park to spend time with their dogs, connect with other owners, and watch their dogs play and interact.

Off-leash dog parks offer tremendous social and recreation benefits for dogs and their owners.

Outdoor Pickleball Court Feasibility Study