
How to Book
Bookings for softball, soccer, disc sports or flag football at John Blumberg Park may ONLY be reserved by contacting our booking coordinator, Emma Unrau, directly*. To book a practice, tournament or special event, please complete the reservation form, AND contact Emma at blumbergbookings@redriverex.com or 204-804-3279.
John Blumberg Park External Event Reservation
Thank you for selecting John Blumberg Park as the facility host for your upcoming event. We are committed to providing our partners with a spacious, clean venue and professional customer service. We look forward to working with you!
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October 2026- Fraud Warning: Unauthorized Booking Agents: Please be advised that we have received reports of individuals fraudulently posing as booking agents for John Blumberg Park. These individuals are not authorized representatives of our organization. To protect yourself from fraud, do not arrange or make any payments for facility rentals or reservations unless you have been in direct contact with our official booking coordinator, Emma Unrau.
Before making any payments, please:
- Verify all booking arrangements directly with our booking coordinator.
- Do not send money to individuals claiming to represent the park without confirming their legitimacy.
- Be cautious of unsolicited messages, advertisements, or offers claiming to provide bookings at John Blumberg Park.
If you are unsure whether a booking agent or payment request is legitimate, please contact us directly before proceeding.
About
As of February 2025, the Red River Exhibition Association has assumed management of the sports venue known as John Blumberg Park (excluding the golf course) at 4500 Portage Avenue in Headingley, MB.
The Red River Exhibition Association is a non-profit organization that brings communities together through events, agriculture, and sport, and receives no government funding. We are keen to do our part to make John Blumberg Park flourish with activity and community spirit, and continue to be a pride for the surrounding community for years to come.
NOTE, OCTOBER 2026, Closed for the Season: The sports park, which is private property, has closed for the season and equipment and furnishings have been put into storage for the winter. We are proud to allow all community members to continue to use the walking trails in the off season, however, we request that guests clean up after themselves and their pets, take their personal garbage out with them, and respect the space.
• Seven (7) softball diamonds;
• 13 soccer fields of various ages;
• Change rooms;
• Canteen service available;
• On-site washrooms (accessible);
• Elevated viewing area (accessible);
• Entrance ticketing office (enclosed);
• Score boards at Diamonds 1-7;
• Illuminated fields (Diamonds 1-6);
• Approximately 1km of walking trails;
• Ample parking available;
• Close proximity to hotels and shopping;
• Total park square footage: approximately 303,800 square feet.
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All participants, coaches and spectators of John Blumberg Park agree to comply with the following rules and regulations, and are expected to demonstrate respect, positive sportsmanship, and fair play.
• Water: Bottle filling stations will be installed early in the season.
• Washrooms: The main washrooms are located on the east side of the ground level.
• Accessibility: There are pathways and ramps throughout the park to assist with wheelchair access. All public buildings at the park are wheelchair accessible.
• Entry Fee: Admission may be charged during special events.
• Food & Beverage: For 2025, the ground level concession and upper level sports bar will be open. Please check back here for hours of operation. Team lunch options and the menu will be posted here.
• Pets are allowed, however, they must be on a leash at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets, failure to do so will result in $150 fine, and may result in a no pet policy being implemented throughout the park.
• The Red River Exhibition Association and John Blumberg Park reserve the right to deny entry and/or service to any guest of the park who does not comply with the rules and regulations set in place. Rules will be enforced by park and league officials; refusal may result in fines and/or suspension.
• No outside food or beverages are allowed in the park. No coolers.
• No sunflower seeds allowed in the Park.
• The Red River Exhibition Association and John Blumberg Park management, along with all officials and tournament organizers, reserve the right to inspect all personal items, including bags and purses, wagons etc. entering the complex. Outside alcohol, illegal drugs, and prohibited items will be confiscated.
• Drug use is strictly prohibited in any area of John Blumberg Park.
• Open liquor is not permitted outside the licensed area. All alcohol found outside these areas, will be confiscated and will be subject to fines.
• Teams are responsible for their own diamond set-up.
• Renters are responsible for their own diamond/ field clean up. Failure to use the provided garbage and recycling receptacles will result in a $150 fine to the team. Repeated offences will result in a team suspension from the park.
• There will be zero tolerance for any umpire abuse, profanity, and threats of any kind toward opposing players, facility staff, or league officials.
• All umpire decisions are final, and failure to comply with these rules will lead to ejection of the complex.
• Damage to park property will not be tolerated, and will result in immediate ejection from the property.
Any cancellation due to weather will be at the discretion of the coach or officials.
Rental fees are non-refundable.
To book a tournament or special event, please complete the reservation form, and contact blumbergbookings@redriverex.com
Partner with us to provide players and guests the best experience possible! A variety of support levels are available to suit any budget.
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Participate/ Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Now accepting bookings for 2027! |
To book a tournament or special event, please complete the reservation form, and contact blumbergbookings@redriverex.com