The PotashCorp Playland in Saskatoon's Kinsmen Park is scheduled to open to the public by the May Long weekend.

The $9-million project will feature a water park, a refurbished carousel and one of the largest ferris wheels in Saskatchewan.

A one-third scale replica of a Canadian Pacific train, including the locomotive, caboose, and seating, will travel around the park as well.

A smaller ferris wheel and carousel were institutions in Saskatoon until the city closed them in 2013.

The city is hopeful the park will breathe new life into the area off Spadina Crescent.

"[Kinsmen Park] anchors the north end of downtown," said Cary Humphrey, the director of recreation and sport for the City of Saskatoon.

"To rejuvenate this park, to make it a fun destination place, not for just young families or citizens of Saskatoon, I believe it will attract people here from across the province."

Parents used to be able to take their children on the ferris wheel for just $1 per ride. The city isn't sure how much a ticket will cost when they open back up this spring. It's up for discussion at a council meeting in December.

The second phase of the project will take place at a later date. Humphrey said it includes winterizing the public washrooms and building a cross country ski track.