Oh MY Oakridge: Upgrading Our Community Greenspaces

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Oh MY Oakridge: Upgrading Our Community Greenspaces

The Oh MY Oakridge (OMO) initiative was created when a small group of residents began discussing updating a playground near their homes.

A subcommittee of the Oakridge Community Association trying to revitalize and connect all greenspaces in Oakridge in order to create a more desirable and livable neighbourhood. This conversation led to a broader discussion about the age of all playgrounds, and the lack of diversity in greenspaces for the range of demographics within Oakridge. As a subset of the Oakridge Community Association (OCA)

, the OMO Team has been partnering with Parks Foundation Calgary and fundraising for two projects: The Master Plan Project & the Oakridge Way Park Project. The objective of the Master Plan Project is to hire a landscape architecture firm to develop a cohesive design for the revitalization of Oakridge’s greenspaces following a series of community engagement sessions. This plan will include community input into project prioritization which the OCA can then take to develop a long-term implementation strategy. As the first upgrade to one of the neighborhood’s greenspaces, the Oakridge Way Park Project intends to replace the aging playground structures with a new, natural-style playground equipment along with the installation of seating in the park area and pathway access from the sidewalk. Due to the cost of playground equipment, landscaping, a pathway and seating, this has been planned as a multi-phase update. The first phase is building new playground structures, with the goal to be completed in 2024. The second phase intends to add a shade structure, increase the seating and, in collaboration with the City, improve accessibility into the park, with anticipated completion in 2026. You can donate to either of these projects via the Parks Foundation Calgary website at: Parks Foundation Calgary https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ParksFoundationCalgary/communityprojects.html

Donate your empties to Oh MY Oakridge to help us raise funds to make create a vision for Oakridge's greenspaces. Donate here: https://app.skipthedepot.com/occ/OhMYOakridgeGreenspaceCommittee

09/05/2026

Exciting news for Oakridge — our Greenspace Master Plan is officially underway!

This summer, the Oakridge Community Association contracted a landscape architecture firm to help develop a long-term vision for Oakridge’s parks, pathways and open spaces — based on what our community actually wants and needs.

Now we need your help!

Community input is at the heart of the Master Plan, and over the coming months we’ll need lots of volunteers to help us hear from as many Oakridge residents as possible.

Our first volunteer opportunity is helping with park observations using SOPARC, a simple tool that helps us understand how our greenspaces are being used today. Volunteers will spend short periods observing a nearby park and recording things like how many people are there, what activities they’re doing and which areas are being used.

Observations will take place three days per week over a two-week period at different times of day. This may be especially easy if you live close to one of Oakridge’s parks or greenspaces and can incorporate an observation into your normal day.

Volunteer training will be held virtually on September 10 at 6:30 pm. The workshop is one hour and no previous experience is needed.

Interested? Email [email protected] to volunteer or join our Master Plan mailing list.

06/20/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

The Oakridge Run and Neighbour Day Celebration tomorrow, June 20, and everyone is welcome to join us.

Run registration is still open, including the free Budget Blinds Kids 1K for children under 12. If you've been thinking about joining us, there's still time to sign up!

The morning will feature:
• Professional face painting
• Drumming circle with Chantal Stormsong Chagnon (9:00–10:00 AM)
• Live music by Legacy Music (9:25–9:55 AM)
• Live music by Nicole Smith (10:30–11:30 AM)
• Community bingo, interactive community map, and more activities
• Sponsor and vendor booths

The Neighbour Day Celebration runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and is proudly supported by the City of Calgary Neighbour Day Grant.

As an added bonus, Grace City Church will be hosting a free community BBQ beginning at 10:30 AM. Everyone is welcome, and food will be available while supplies last.

Whether you're running, cheering someone on, or simply looking for something fun to do on a Saturday morning, we'd love to see you there.

📍 Oakridge Community Association
📅 Saturday, June 20

06/19/2026

🦷 Sponsor Spotlight: West Peaks Dental Suite

We recently stopped by West Peaks Dental Suite, one of our original Gold Sponsors, for a look around their clinic.

Jocelynn took us on a tour through the office, and we loved how bright, modern, and welcoming the space feels. More importantly, everyone we met was incredibly friendly and approachable—the kind of people who make a dental visit feel a little less daunting.

We're grateful to have West Peaks Dental Suite supporting the Oakridge Run from the early years and helping us continue to grow this community event.

Thank you to the entire West Peaks team for your support and for making patients feel right at home.

06/18/2026

Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: Bobby Clark

We recently met up with Bobby Clark at a local park to chat about his real estate business, his commitment to the community, and his long-standing support of the Oakridge Run.

The weather definitely kept things interesting—rain on, rain off, rain on again. But that's June in Calgary! 😄

What stood out most was hearing about the many ways Bobby gives back, from supporting local initiatives to coaching kids' sports. His passion for community is evident in everything he does.

Bobby has been with the Oakridge Run from the beginning as one of our original supporters, and we're incredibly grateful for his continued partnership year after year.

Thank you, Bobby, for helping make Oakridge Run possible and for all you do to strengthen our community.

See you on June 20!

06/14/2026

This week, we also had the pleasure of visiting Jessica from Budget Blinds of West Calgary & Cochrane, the proud sponsor of our Free Kids 1K at this year's Oakridge Run.

Jessica welcomed us into her home and gave us a tour of some of the beautiful window coverings she helps bring to homes across Calgary and Cochrane. From stylish shades to elegant blinds, every room felt thoughtfully designed and inviting.

To be honest, by the end of the visit, we were all ready to book an appointment ourselves! 😊

We're incredibly grateful to Jessica and Budget Blinds for supporting the Oakridge Run and helping us keep the Kids 1K free for families in our community.

Thank you for your generosity, your enthusiasm, and for being part of what makes this event so special.

See you on June 20!

06/13/2026

This week, we stopped by Strides Running Store in Marda Loop to chat with Jeremy and learn more about the people behind one of our Platinum Sponsors.

What stood out most wasn't just their passion for running—it's their commitment to building community. From helping runners find the right gear to supporting local events like the Oakridge Run, Strides has been helping people take their next step, whatever their goal may be.

We're grateful for their support of the Oakridge Run and for taking the time to share their story with us.

If you're training for the Oakridge Run, thinking about getting started, or simply looking for expert advice, be sure to check them out.

Thank you, Jeremy and the entire Strides team, for helping make the Oakridge Run possible!

06/11/2026

The run may bring you to Oakridge, but we hope you'll stay for the Neighbour Day Celebration!

Thanks to support from the City of Calgary, we're excited to offer a morning of free community activities, live music, and opportunities to connect with neighbours.

Bring a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy some fantastic local talent!

🎵 Legacy Music (9:25–9:55 AM)
YYC Music Award nominees for Emerging Artist of the Year in 2023 and Songwriter of the Year in 2024, with their music video Now in Colour nominated for Best Music Video at the Rosie Awards.

🎵 Nicole Smith (10:30–11:30 AM)
A talented Oakridge resident, whose pure, beautiful voice has become a favourite at many Oakridge community events.

🥁 Drumming Circle with Chantal Stormsong Chagnon (9:00–10:00 AM)

Plus enjoy:
🎨 Professional Face Painting
✏️ Chalk Art
🗺️ Interactive Community Map
🎲 Community Bingo
🤝 Sponsor & Vendor Booths

Whether you're running, volunteering, or simply looking for a fun way to celebrate Neighbour Day, we'd love to see you there.

📅 June 20
📍 Oakridge Community Association
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bring a lawn chair, stay awhile, and enjoy a great morning with your neighbours!

06/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ Want to be part of Oakridge Run without running?

We're looking for volunteers to help bring this community event to life on June 20.

Whether you're cheering runners on, helping at an activity station, directing participants along the route, taking photos, or lending a hand wherever needed; you'll be part of a fun, energetic morning that brings people together from across Calgary.

Not running this year? Volunteer with a friend, neighbour, teen, or family member and be part of the team behind the scenes.

We'd love to have you join us!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.partylabz.com/events/oakridge-run-2026-volunteers?

06/03/2026

This week, Jocelynn, our Community Partnerships Director, stopped by Peak Health Oakbay to connect with their team and learn more about the work they do right here in Oakridge.

Peak Health has been a Platinum Sponsor of the Oakridge Run for the past three years, and we're grateful for their continued support of our community and this event.

We also got to hear more about their Thursday 6:30pm Run Club. Whether you're training for the Oakridge Run, looking to stay active, or simply hoping to meet other runners in the community, it's a great way to get moving and connect with others.

Thank you to the entire Peak Health team for welcoming us and for helping make Oakridge Run possible year after year!

05/31/2026

Rainy day? ☔
If you're spending a few minutes scrolling today, it's the perfect time to register for the Oakridge Run😉
Just 3 weeks away, and prices go up tomorrow.

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