Oh MY Oakridge: Upgrading Our Community Greenspaces

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

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!

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

🏃‍♀️ Want to be part of Oakridge Run without running?We're looking for volunteers to help bring this community event to ...
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.

05/30/2026

Not to be dramatic, but your June 20 plans should probably involve Oakridge Run & Neighbour Day Celebration😁

Prices increase in 2 days.

Come run, walk, cheer, volunteer, hang out — whatever makes a good morning for you. We can't wait to see you there!

https://oakridgecommunity.ca/run/

05/17/2026

This one’s different.

The Oakridge Half Marathon takes runners through local pathways, trees, and pockets of wilderness right within the city. It’s a community-built race with a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful scenery.

We also have 10K, 5K, 3K, and FREE kids 1K distances available.

Whether you’re chasing a goal time or just looking for a memorable Calgary run, we’d love to have you out on June 20.

Register here:
https://www.partylabz.com/events/oakridge-run-2026

05/07/2026

The Budget Blinds FREE Kids 1K is back June 20!
Free to join, full of energy, and always one of the most fun moments of the morning.
Registration required:
oakridgecommunity.ca/run

Prices go up on Friday, May 1! If it’s been on your mind, you could just sign up now and not have to think about it agai...
04/30/2026

Prices go up on Friday, May 1!
If it’s been on your mind, you could just sign up now and not have to think about it again.
It’s a simple plan: show up, move a bit (or a lot), enjoy the morning.
Run or walk — both count.
👉 Register before midnight tomorrow
oakridgecommunity.ca/run

Did you know Peak Oakbay is running a weekly run club at 6:30pm?If you’ve been thinking about getting into a rhythm befo...
04/30/2026

Did you know Peak Oakbay is running a weekly run club at 6:30pm?

If you’ve been thinking about getting into a rhythm before the Oakridge Run, this is perfect.

We’re big fans — and really grateful to have them as a platinum sponsor for the Oakridge Run.

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