Shipyards Park is located along the bank of the Yukon River on Second Avenue. This park was designed to be enjoyed year-round and offers a large open space for festivals and community events.

Park amenities include:

• Frank Slim Building
  • Indoor public washrooms
  • Fireplace Room
• Jumpstart Inclusive Playground
  • Approximately 9,500 square feet
  • Designed to accommodate sensory, cognitive, and physical disabilities
• Gazebo Firepit
• Covered Stage
• Picnic Gazebo
• Riverfront Firepit
• Skating Loop (also used in Summer)
• Toboggan Hill (also used in Summer)

The entire park or the following outdoor areas within the park can be booked during public hours of operation:

• Gazebo firepit, Riverfront firepit, and covered stage

Booking hours for outdoor 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.

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

Frank Slim Building

Amenities include the Fireplace Room, public washrooms, and free public Wi-Fi.

Public washrooms are open:

• Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fireplace Room is open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Unfortunately, the Fireplace Room is not a bookable space for private events at this time. Exceptions can be made for special public events after 4 p.m.

Closed for Holidays: Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

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

Please contact the Parks department for booking information.