John Fry Sport Park

John Fry Park is a staffed multi-use ball park facility. It is a world class ball facility that has hosted numerous World Class and Canadian Championship level events.  The 27.5 ha (68 ac) parkland site is located in south Edmonton between 28 Avenue and 31 Avenue. No dogs please

Park History

Officially named on November 27, 1979, in recognition of John Wesley Fry (1876-1946); Mayor 1937-1945; Alderman 1932-1936

During this time he played a significant role in devising a plan to refinance Edmonton’s debt during the final bleak years of the Great Depression and guiding Edmonton through WWII.1

Features and Facilities

Diamond #1 350' to RF, LF and 369' to CF
Bleachers for 1500
Diamond #2 230' to LF and 248' to CF and 255' to RF
Bleachers for 1200

Diamond #3

 230' to RF, CF, LF
Bleachers for 1200
Diamond #4 225' to RF,CF,LF
Bleachers for 200
Diamond #5 225' to RF,CF,LF
Bleachers for 200

Some of the organized sports clubs currently have lease arrangements with the City for preferential use of the site but the general public may also book the fields when available.

An additional 4.6 ha parcel within the site has been identified for a potential future recreational facility.

Park Pavilion (under construction)

Vehicle Access

If you require vehicle access please make arrangements three working days in advance. For more information call 311

Other Facilities

  • Rugby pitch (Leprechaun-Tiger Rugby Club)
  • Beach Volleyball (Alberta Volleyball Association)
  • Billy D’s Driving Range

    City of Edmonton Parks South satellite operations yard is located adjacent to the site. Several light industrial businesses are located to the north, west, and east.

    1 Naming Edmonton: from Ada to Zoie By Merrily K. Aubrey, Edmonton (Alta.), Edmonton Historical Board. Heritage Sites Committee

    • For more information:

    Parks General and River Valley Park Rangers:
    In Edmonton: 311
    Outside Edmonton:  780-442-5311
    311@edmonton.ca

    Picnic Site Bookings:
    780-496-1117
    picnicbookings@edmonton.ca

     

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