Since its inception in 2002 the Henteleff Park Foundation has worked to fulfil its mandate to enhance and protect the park. While much work remains, significant steps have been achieved. First, the HPF had the site re-zoned as parkland, developed The Henteleff Park Framework Plan, and signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Winnipeg. Other activities followed:

Site Development

• secured over $200,000 to plant trees, install paths and enhance Normand Creek
• planted over 5,000 native trees and shrubs
• organized annual spring and fall planting events with over 300 volunteers participating
• secured funding for Urban Green Teams each summer since 2004
• spent $30,000 to improve the park entrance area
• construction of the entry gate, road and parking lot
• planting a buffer of trees along the south property line

Trail Development

• installed 1,600 linear metres of wood chip trails
• installed three benches and two waste receptacles along the trails

Restoration of Normand Creek

• improved fish habitat and breeding locations
• removed a disused crossing of the creek and repaired adjacent banks
• constructed a new road bed, a fish-friendly culvert and enhanced pedestrian crossing

Interpretation of the Site

• researched river trade, Metis occupation, market gardening and settlement patterns in the Red River Valley
• developed interpretive signage depicting the land and its history, Normand Creek enhancement, riparian forest, and elements of the tree nursery
• initiated guided Nature Walks

Friends of Henteleff Park

A city-wide network of volunteers working to build and improve the park.