Oh MY Oakridge: Upgrading Our Community Greenspaces

10/09/2026

YOUR VOICE MATTERS — SURVEY CLOSES TOMORROW!

The Oakridge Greenspace Master Plan survey closes tomorrow, October 10!

We've been looking at where survey responses are coming from across Oakridge, and it's interesting to see which areas have been well represented and where we'd still love to hear from more neighbours. Take a look at the map — how is your part of Oakridge doing? Can you help us reach a few more residents by sharing the survey with friends or neighbours in areas where we've received fewer responses?

We've also noticed that we've heard from fewer youth so far. If you have teenagers or younger children at home, please encourage them to complete the survey too! Their ideas and priorities are just as important in shaping the future of our parks, pathways and open spaces.

And don't forget — you can enter a draw to win one of three $100 gift cards to our local favourite, Hungry Thaiger!

Take the survey before October 10:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/59169a714f094463ab41270853cfe7f5

Let's hear from as much of Oakridge as possible before the survey closes!

10/08/2026

Have you had your say yet?
The Oakridge Greenspace Master Plan is all about hearing from our community — what you love about our greenspaces, what you feel is missing, and what you’d love to see in the future.
Now is your chance to share your ideas! Get the whole household involved too.

And we have a little extra incentive. Everyone who completes the survey can enter a draw for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards to Hungry Thaiger!
We're especially excited to feature Hungry Thaiger, one of our favourite local gems! If you haven't tried their delicious Thai food yet, here's a chance to discover a neighbourhood favourite.

The survey closes October 10, so if you haven’t filled it out yet, now is a great time!
Take the survey here:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/59169a714f094463ab41270853cfe7f5

10/01/2026

https://youtu.be/2IpOTc9-ERQ?si=EL2yCt79J2_ctneW

Have you checked out the playground at Oakridge Way Park upgraded in 2024/25?
If you love what was done and would like to see upgrades to other parks near you — or if you have a completely different vision for what Oakridge’s greenspaces could become — this is the time to tell us.
Over the next few months, we’ll be working with our landscape architect and the community to gather ideas and shape a shared vision for Oakridge’s parks, pathways and open spaces.
And we need you involved along the way — take the surveys, come to the workshops, share your ideas and encourage your neighbours to participate.
Right now, you can start by completing the Greenspace Master Plan survey before October 10: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/59169a714f094463ab41270853cfe7f5

A video showing the amazing work of Oh My Oakridge

09/23/2026

What would you change, add or reimagine in Oakridge’s parks and greenspaces?

For more than five years, Oh MY Oakridge has been advocating, fundraising and working toward a Greenspace Master Plan — one that is shaped by the people who actually live here.
Now that the Master Plan is finally underway, it’s your turn to speak.

What do you love about our greenspaces? What’s missing? What would make you use them more? Get the whole household involved, including the kids! Their imagination can spark ideas and get us thinking differently about what our community spaces could become.

Take the survey today. Your responses will help our landscape architects understand what Oakridge residents value and want, and will help guide the next stages of community engagement.

The survey is open until October 10 — make sure your voice is included.

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/59169a714f094463ab41270853cfe7f5

09/11/2026

We will be at this great local celebration. Hope to see you out there!

Have you signed up yet? Rolling into another great year of Bike‑A‑Palooza with neighbours, families, and MLA Nagwan Al‑Guneid!

Grab your wheels, lace up your shoes, and join us for a wonderful morning at Heritage Park

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduLODUAqsRb72Qb9iP8jR7Ek_sPUg09mB6QO_jTa-joXyfnQ/viewform

09/11/2026

The Oakridge Greenspace Community Survey is LIVE!

Our dream for this survey is to hear from as much of Oakridge as possible!

The whole point of the Greenspace Master Plan is to create a shared vision for the future of our parks, pathways and open spaces based on what our community actually values, needs and would like to see.

The survey was designed by the landscape architects leading our Master Plan to gather initial insights into how Oakridge residents use our greenspaces today and what you envision for their future. The results will be analyzed and used to help guide our upcoming community workshops, with the first one planned for early November.

The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on your answers, and is open September 10 to October 10.

As a little thank you, everyone who completes the survey will have the option to enter a draw to win one of three $100 gift cards to local businesses!

Survey link: https://arcg.is/HTe882

Please fill it out — and then help us spread the word throughout Oakridge! Send it to your neighbours and other Oakridge residents you know, or mention it to someone on your street who might not follow us online. The Master Plan will be so much more meaningful if we hear from a large and diverse cross-section of our community.

Know someone in Oakridge who might need help completing the survey online? Please lend them a hand, or email [email protected] and we’ll arrange for a volunteer to help.

Can we make Oakridge the most engaged community ever? Let’s try!

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!