10/14/2026
We are excited to share the revitalization of Edmonton's downtown Michael Phair Park and Beaver Hills House Park. Once separated by a central alleyway, the two parks have been reimagined as one connected, vibrant public space.
Beaver Hills House Park received a complete transformation, with the site fully demolished and rebuilt. New features include a washroom facility, an updated Aboriginal Walk of Honour, a natural gas fire feature, seating walls, and custom playground elements. At the heart of the park is a new amphitheatre, along with a pet relief area, public bouldering wall, and children's play space featuring a climbable beaver that pays tribute to the park's name.
At Michael Phair Park, the original character of the space was preserved and enhanced through the addition of a busker stage, expanded seating areas, refreshed landscaping, and upgraded park lighting.
Working in a high-traffic downtown environment presented unique challenges. Our team worked closely with the City of Edmonton - Local Government and Edmonton Transit Service - ETS to minimize disruptions to traffic throughout construction.
It has been an honour to help revitalize these beloved spaces, and we look forward to the impact they will have on their community.
Read more about this project: https://www.chandos.com/project/beaver-hills-house-park-and-michael-phair-park/
Partners: O2 Planning and Design Inc., hcma, Al-Terra Engineering, SMP Engineering Ltd., IMARK Architectural Metals, Entuitive, and North West Paving.
📷️ Crystal Puim Photography