Exhibition Park

John Blumberg Park

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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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GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

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est. Event start time*
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est. Event end time*
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How many teams/spectators?
League/Event Type*
Play Type*
Diamond Choice*
*only diamonds 1-5 have lights, if needed
Field Choice*

COMMUNICATIONS

This event will be added to John Blumberg Park’s “Upcoming Event” listing page at on the park webpage. If applicable, Please provide a high-resolution logo for promotional purposes.
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Please provide a 30-200 word description of the show (to be included on our website.)
A link for more information for your event will be included on the web page. Please provide a link and/ or contact information where people can register or receive more information.

PARK ACCESS

NOTE: • Organizers are responsible for booking umpires and admission staff (if applicable). • Please provide a copy of the event schedule/ draw to alana@redriverex.com at least 15 days prior to your event start date. • Bases will be setup by Blumberg Event Staff, please ensure all distance/measurements are noted correctly under General Event Information on Page 1.
Gates need to be UNLOCKED at:*
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Gates need to be LOCKED at:*
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Do you require lights?*

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

NOTE: • RREA reserves all rights to food and beverage sales unless otherwise agreed upon. Subsidy fee may apply. • No food trucks are permitted to sell in the Park. • No outside food and/or beverages allowed in the Park. • No coolers allowed in the Park. • Absolutely no outside alcohol allowed in the Park.
Do you require*

LIABILITY INSURANCE

Liability insurance naming RREA as additionally insured:
Liability Insurance form*
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EVENTS ON-SITE CONTACT

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As of February 2025, the Red River Exhibition Association has assumed management of the sports venue known as John Blumberg Park* at 4500 Portage Avenue in Headingley.

We can’t wait to see all the players and spectators out in the fresh air this spring and summer!

The concession on the lower level, the upstairs sports bar and washroom facilities will all be available for use! The Red River Exhibition Association is making plans to update and upgrade the facility.

(*Excluding the golf course.)

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 alana@redriverex.com.

Event Reservation Form

Partner with us to provide players and guests the best experience possible! A variety of support levels are available to suit any budget.

View the John Blumberg Park Sponsorship Package

Upcoming Events

DateEventParticipate/ Contact
Friday, May 15 – Sunday, May 17, 2026Starchief Series 2026

A youth and adult fastball tournament; Indigenous ran, but open to all! 		Craig Beaulieu
204-250-1546
manitoahbeecup@gmail.com

To book a tournament or special event, please contact alana@redriverex.com.