The City of Steinbach, Manitoba, celebrated the arrival of spring on March 20, 2026, as the first flower blooms began to appear in public parks and gardens.
Tulips are already visible at the Helena Loewen Garden and K.R. Barkman Park, marking the start of seasonal displays that will eventually include sunflowers, daisies, roses, and hyacinths. These downtown spaces provide residents with early signs of the season near the Jake Epp Public Library and on Wilson Street.
Russ Dyck, the head of the Parks and Recreation department, oversees more than 21 parks and 20 smaller neighborhood parks across the community. This team is responsible for the floral displays that have earned the city several beautification awards over the last 30 years.
Local groups like the Steinbach and Area Garden Club also help maintain the city’s green spaces through volunteer work. The club helps care for flower beds at the local library and keeps up the grounds at the Mennonite Heritage Village Museum.
The City of Steinbach also continues its flower basket program, which has been running since the 1980s. Every year, crews install about 316 hanging baskets along Main Street and Highway 12 to add color to the city’s busiest roads.
