Play Streets
Create safe, playful spaces where kids and families connect right in their neighbourhoods.
Play Streets are a fun way for neighbours to meet and spend time together through outdoor play. They can be hosted on any street (except arterial or collector roads), in local parks, green spaces, or apartment and condominium parking lots.
Connecting with neighbours helps grow a caring atmosphere and brings an even stronger feeling of safety and community to St. Albert.
How Play Streets differ from Block Parties
- Less formal and usually happen during the day
- The focus is on connecting through play and physical activity
- Multiple dates can be booked for free street closure and recreation equipment.
- Neighbourhood Watch provides free food for Block Parties only
Planning a Play Street
Anyone can host a Play Street. The City of St. Albert and Play Street supporters can help with street closures, games and activity equipment and more. Below is a collection of resources to help make your Play Street a success.
To host your event on a street, you need permission from the City. The application form is available to download after you register your Play Street. The form must be submitted at least 10 days prior to your event. Once it’s approved, you can use official barricades to block the street during your event.
Play Streets can be whatever you and your neighbours dream up. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Games: Borrow a free Recreation Equipment Bag and set up all-ages sports tournaments and games of basketball or road hockey. Or try wide games like capture the flag, dodgeball, tag or Tug-of-War.
- Intergenerational Connection: Set up tables and spaces for conversations while playing board games, chess or cards. You could also have dancing or music nights. Stay warm in the winter by setting up a portable firepit on your driveway and roast marshmallows.
- Art: Use the street as a local art gallery and give chalk for people to decorate the street. You could also host events such as an outdoor paint night or invite a local artist to showcase their work and give a talk. Maybe one of your neighbours is an artist who could lead the activity. In the winter months, use the snow as your canvas to paint, build snowmen or create snow angels.
- Youth-led: Do you have teens or young adults who would enjoy organizing the event? Be sure to engage them from the start.
Need help registering? Call Family & Community Support Services 780-459-1756
St. Albert Citizen's Patrol
Neighbourhood Watch
St. Albert RCMPRelated Pages
Last edited: July 3, 2026