Facilities at Heritage Ranch are temporarily closed.
xHeritage Ranch is a beautiful community asset that offers a combination of natural recreational areas, gathering spaces and rustic amenities. The entire Heritage Ranch area consists of 217 acres of forest, green spaces, trails, playgrounds and a fishing pond. At the event & ranch grounds, there is also a restaurant, horse ranch and a number of event-hosting venues.
The City launched a public procurement process to identify a new operator for Heritage Ranch on April 17. This competition closed on July 11, 2025, and The City is working to finalize an agreement with the successful proponent. More information will be shared as soon as possible.
| Open | Closed |
|---|---|
| Trails, stairs, green spaces and park areas | West Lake Grill |
| Playgrounds | Indoor washroom facilities. Temporary porta-potties provided at the base of the tower. |
| Horses: pet the horses, but please no crossing into the corrals | Trail rides |
| Mitchell Pond | All indoor/outdoor event hosting |
| Day-use picnic shelter (no booking required, first come, first serve) & on-site washrooms | |
| Parking |
Yes. The RFP closed on July 11, 2025, and all qualified submissions were evaluated in accordance with The City’s procurement process. The City is currently working to finalize an agreement with the successful proponent. More information will be shared as soon as possible.
This process is focused on ensuring the long-term operation of Heritage Ranch aligns with the needs and expectations of the community.
The City values the unique character and offerings of Heritage Ranch. While some changes may occur, we will seek an operator whose services align with the long-term vision for this important community amenity.
The previous operating agreement ended on October 6, 2025. The facility will remain closed until a new operator is selected and any required transition or minor renovation work is complete. However, the public park space will remain open, and The City aims to have Heritage Ranch back up and running as soon as possible.
The City will temporarily assume responsibility for managing the outdoor park spaces around Heritage Ranch until an operator is in place.
Yes. Portable washroom facilities will be placed on-site to support visitors during the closure of the indoor facilities. These will remain available throughout the transition period.