This park is the front door to the river valley parks system and a gateway to trails throughout the city. It is a vibrant venue for special events and river-based activities.
Mill Creek Ravine
Mill Creek Ravine is a tributary ravine system of the North Saskatchewan River Valley that winds its way north-south from Connors Road to Argyll Road (63 Ave). There are all sorts of places to explore. It is a favourite of dog walkers, runners, and mountain bikers.
Amenities
- Blue emergency phone located near Mill Creek Outdoor Pool
- Off-leash area
- Parking at 95A street & 82 Avenue
- Paved and granular shared pathways
- Portable toilets
- Walking and cycling trails
- Walk-in picnic sites
Monday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Tuesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Wednesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Thursday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Friday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Saturday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Sunday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Mill Woods Sport Park
Amenities include:
- Picnic sites (there is shale around the tables)
- Water playground operating from 9am to 5pm daily
(May long weekend to September long weekend) - Small lake
Please, no swimming or boating in the lake. - Paved walkways
- Sports fields
- Portable washrooms only
Monday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Tuesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Wednesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Thursday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Friday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Saturday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Sunday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Northeast River Valley Park
- Drop-in picnic sites
- Playground
- Internal walking trail and connections to River Valley Trail network
- Pond access for non-motorized boating activities (Summer season)
- Ski trails
- Event Centre rentals
- Washrooms available to access during winter:
- Lakefront Lodge
- Portable washrooms located at the Forest Amphitheatre and Event Centre parking lot
Daily 5 am – 11 pm
Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park has served as a destination park for Edmontonians since 1909. The Park encompasses 31 hectares on the south bank of Edmonton’s river valley, just east of Kinsmen Sports Centre.
Amenities
- Indigenous Art Park : ᐄᓃᐤ (ÎNÎW) River Lot 11∞
- Parking
- Picnic sites
- Playground
- Walking and cycling trails
- Washrooms in amenity building
Monday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Tuesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Wednesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Thursday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Friday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Saturday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Sunday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Riverdale Park
This park is nestled in the historic community of Riverdale and provides a meeting place for a variety of activities. Visit this park and experience your backyard River Valley at its finest.
Monday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Tuesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Wednesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Thursday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Friday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Saturday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Sunday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Rotary Park, Stony Plain
Amenities include a pond, surrounded by a short paved walking trail with park benches, a playground, a gazebo, a picnic area and large open-space green areas. It is the perfect place to stop, relax and unwind. Feed the ducks and geese or read a good book while sitting on a park bench or lying on blanket on the grass.
Rundle Park
Amenities
- Ball diamonds
- Beach volleyball court
- Disc golf
- Horseshoe pits
- Mini golf
- Multiple paved parking lots
- Paddling Centre
- Paddleboat rentals
- Picnic sites
- Playground
- Soccer and football fields
- Tennis courts
- IceWay (Winter Season)
- Toboggan hill (Winter Season)
- Walking and cycling trails
- Washrooms in Rundle Family Centre
Click on the link to reserve a picnic spot
Take a Rundle Park Virtual Tour
Monday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Tuesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Wednesday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Thursday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Friday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Saturday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Sunday | 5 am - 11 pm |
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
Amenities
- Ball diamonds
- Boat launch
- Boat trailer parking
- Horseshoe pits
- Multiple small paved parking lots
- Picnic sites
- Walking and cycling trails
- Washrooms in the amenity building
Reserve your picnic spot by clicking on the website
Monday | 7 am - 11 pm |
Tuesday | 7 am - 11 pm |
Wednesday | 7 am - 11 pm |
Thursday | 7 am - 11 pm |
Friday | 7 am - 11 pm |
Saturday | 7 am - 11 pm |
Sunday | 7 am - 11 pm |
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
Amenities include
- walk-in campsites and picnic sites
- rustic setting (electricity unavailable)
- clean out houses
- fire pit and adequate firewood
- water access (available during office hours)
Monday | 9 am - 4: 30 pm |
Tuesday | 9 am - 4: 30 pm |
Wednesday | 9 am - 4: 30 pm |
Thursday | 9 am - 4: 30 pm |
Friday | 9 am - 4: 30 pm |
Saturday | 9 am - 4: 30 pm |
Sunday | 9 am - 4: 30 pm |