A new drop-in youth safe space called The Treehouse opened Thursday in Regina's Core Community Park [1, 2].

The facility provides a dedicated environment for young people to access essential programming and social support. By centralizing these services, the center aims to reduce isolation and provide a stable environment for youth navigating challenges in the city.

The center is available to youth aged 12 and up [2]. This age threshold ensures that adolescents have a designated space to engage with peer networks, and professional guidance tailored to their developmental needs.

Officials said that the facility is intended to be a hub for connection. The center offers various supports to help youth integrate into the community and find necessary resources [1, 2].

"The Treehouse drop‑in youth safe space is hoping to be a central location for youth to find connection and support," Damian Smith said [1].

While some reports indicated a different opening timeline in 2024 [3], current reports from CTV News and Global News confirm the grand opening took place on Thursday, July 10, 2026 [1, 2]. The location at Core Community Park places the service within a high-visibility area of Regina to ensure accessibility for the target population.

"Youth aged 12 and up will now have a place that offers programming and supports in Regina," an unnamed spokesperson said [2].

“The Treehouse drop‑in youth safe space is hoping to be a central location for youth to find connection and support.”

The establishment of The Treehouse represents a targeted effort to address youth vulnerability in Regina by providing a physical 'safe space.' By focusing on the 12-and-up demographic, the city is creating a bridge between childhood services and adult social supports, potentially reducing the gap in care for adolescents in the Core Community Park area.