Shipyards Park

Shipyards Park is located along the banks of the Yukon River and 2nd Avenue. This park was designed to be enjoyed year-round and offers a large open space for festivals and community events. The entire park or the following areas within the park, gazebo firepit, riverfront firepit and covered stage can be booked during public hours of operation.

Park amenities include:

• Frank Slim Building
  • Indoor public washrooms
• Gazebo Firepit
• Covered Stage
• Picnic Gazebo
• Riverfront Firepit
• Skating Loop (also used in Summer) 
• Toboggan Hill (also used in Summer)

Booking hours for private events are limited to the following hours of operation:

• 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
• 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday to Sunday

Exceptions made for special public events.

There are no capacity restrictions for the park.

Frank Slim Building

Amenities include public washrooms, and free public Wi-Fi. Please contact the Parks department for booking information.

Public washrooms are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

The Fireplace room is closed to the public until further notice.

Click here for the Park Rental Fee Information, Planning an Outdoor Event in Whitehorse and Event Checklist (PDF or online form).

Closed for Holidays

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday

Scent-Free and Smoke-Free Environment

At Shipyards Park, we share the air - view the poster here.

Contact Us

867-668-8325 
parks@whitehorse.ca