Trade the Screen for the Streets. Summer is Calling.
And Ritchie Community League is the answer!
Why even leave the neighbourhood this summer? Ritchie has soooo many things on the go, whether you want a beer, a magic show, pickleball, or a weirdly long slide.
Community BBQ July 1 - Come on down to the hall for free brats and snacks. 5:30pm start, until supplies last. Click here for more info…we’re still looking for a few volunteers!
Green Shack - Open mornings, Monday - Friday from June 29 through August 21. Swing by at 11am on July 23 for a free magic show with Jay Flair Magic c/o Edmonton Arts Council.
Craft in the Park - Mondays at a different park or green space. July and August. Click here for the full schedule including locations.
Garden Meetups - Twice a month our beloved West Ritchie Community Garden hosts a super casual meetup for gardeners and neighbours. Come on down to gossip about bees and berries and basil. 1st Sunday of the month at 2pm and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Click here for more info about our garden.
Seventy Gr8 Entertainment District - This newly defined “entertainment district” in Ritchie is hosting a wide variety of events throughout the summer. So far we have seen a night market, a circus show, and Shiddy’s anniversary. What’s next?!
Cycling - June is Community Bike Month across Edmonton, but Ritchie folks are always on their bikes.
Public Market - Tuesdays from June through September. Food trucks, fruit, and the new Lucy’s (IYKYK). Click here for more details.
Playgrounds - Ritchie is home to three perfect playgrounds: Lilliput (97 Street and 74 Avenue), Escuela Mill Creek (97 Street and 80 Avenue) and Ritchie Park of course! (7727 98 Street). That last one has a splash deck too, woo hoo!
Courts - We changed the rules this year so you don’t have to be a member to use the courts anymore! Yippee kay yay! Pickleball and tennis, with a half basketball in the back. Located at the hall, enjoy free parking and new bike racks (7727 98 Street)
Patios - Home to Happy Beer Street and a few amazing coffee shops, there are loads of patios to choose from in Ritchie. If you’re also looking to save some money, check out all of the Crew businesses here.
Outdoor pools - Mill Creek is the closest, just across Whyte in Strathcona. Use your RCL membership to get a pass at a reduced rate. All kids and youth can take advantage of a 30 day summer pass through the City. Click here to purchase your pass.