Sherburn Street greenspace is officially a park

West End

City Centre

Osborne Village

The City Centre community committee met for a regular meeting on Jan. 27.

Only a few subjects were discussed. However, the committee did approve a city-initiated rezoning of 546 Sherburn St., from ‘residential two-family’ to ‘parks and recreation (neighbourhood).’

The space, which has for years been informally used as an unofficial greenspace and gathering spot for members of the local community, was home to the Crescent Creamery plant from 1912 to 1988, when the building was demolished.

In 2025, the lot was included in a city list of spots being considered for a proposed supportive housing project to be funded by the housing accelerator fund.

Following an uproar by neighbours who use the space, the site was removed from the city’s list last October. The rezoning closes a chapter of uncertainty for the park, making it an official greenspace for the community.

In addition, the committee recommended a road safety review for Osborne Street (from Broadway to the St. Vital Bridge), to improve pedestrian safety following the death of Rosalie Tennison and the injury of a young student.

Coun. Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) raised the point that fatal collisions are often in the city centre or in close proximity, “with Osborne continuing to be a top spot for fatalities, injuries and near misses due to commuter traffic being prioritized over safety of pedestrians and cyclists.”

The aim of the review will be to find ways to improve pedestrian safety for the area and potentially lower the speed limit.