Cory Coleman

A ceremonial ribbon cutting&nbsp;officially opened the new Mosaic Stadium and Confederation Park on Friday.&nbsp;

Confederation Park, created in 1927,&nbsp;is located in front of the stadium but wasn't officially open during test events there.

Park beside new Mosaic Stadium envisioned as pre-game gathering spot

A proposed $2.1-million refurbishment of Confederation Park next to the new Mosaic Stadium was part of Monday's budget discussion.

Officials say it would be too expensive to fix the old fountain in Confederation Park, but a replacement fountain is in the cards.

Fountain in Confederation Park

Old park by new Regina stadium due for $2.1M facelift, officials say

Confederation Park, on the exhibition grounds in Regina, is ready for a $2.1 million facelift, according to a report from city officials.

Current view of Confederation Park

Confederation Park, on the exhibition grounds in Regina, is due for sprucing up officials say.

Confederation Park in Regina

Regina hopes to spruce up Confederation Park, beside the new football stadium.

The revitalized park features Indigenous art created by local students and artists, as well as walking space and greenery.

Local students and artists worked together to create the art in Confederation Park. 

Indigenous Art at Confederation Park

The featured artwork will be on permanent display in the ninety-year-old park.

Art at Confederation Park (2)

The park's fountain, which was installed 90 years ago, has been revamped with sculptures of concrete frogs that represent species indigenous to Saskatchewan.

The newly refurbished Confederation Park fountain was installed in 1927. 

Confederation Park fountain

The park will also be home to an underground&nbsp;time&nbsp;capsule,&nbsp;which consists of letters and items from Regina residents. It will be opened in 2067.&nbsp;

The opening&nbsp;ceremony at&nbsp;Confederation Park included&nbsp;a powwow demonstration, a round dance and speeches by dignitaries.

"It should be a point of pride not just for the people of our capital city in Regina, but for everybody in Saskatchewan and, frankly, for any CFL fan," said Premier Brad Wall.&nbsp;

Regina Mayor Michael&nbsp;Fougere&nbsp;cut the ribbon, saying,&nbsp;"This&nbsp;is like the new Regina and new Saskatchewan. It really is the coming together of a lot of partnerships that work hard together."

The new Mosaic Stadium and Confederation Park will see its first official event Saturday night when the Saskatchewan Roughriders play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.&nbsp;

The new Mosaic Stadium has hosted several test events, but officially opened this week.

Opening ceremony kicks off new Mosaic Stadium and revamped Confederation Park

'The new Regina and new Saskatchewan'

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