Waterfowl at the Beaver Ponds in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Water skiing on Gleniffer Lake near Edmonton, Alberta.
Edmonton, AB : Elk Park - Tawayik Trail.
Canola Fields of Central Alberta
Boating on Sylvan Lake near Edmonton, Alberta.

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Edmonton, Alberta parks, trails
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Some of the parks, trails and "points of interest" to explore while visiting in the region around Edmonton, Alberta, Canada including the surrounding communities of Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park, Saint Albert, Devon, Beaumont, Cooking Lake, Fort Saskatchewan, Namao, Villeneuve, Stony Plain, Spring Lake, Drayton Valley and Leduc..

Edmonton, AB parks, trails

	Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Area is a cattle farming and activity destination popular for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, picnicking, canoeing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing & snowmobiling. [ more information ]
	Borden Park is a recreation, activity, event and picnic destination in the community of Edmonton popular for swimming, picnicking, events and tennis. [ more information ]
	Elk Island National Park is a wildlife management region and recreation, activity destination popular for wildlife viewing, hiking, canoeing, camping, picnicking, birdwatching, kayaking, xc skiing and snowshoeing. [ more information ]
	Forest Capital Trail is part of the network of walking and biking trails that navigates along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta called the River Valley Trail Network. [ more information ]
	Henrietta Muir Edwards Park is a 14 hectare park with picnic tables on the North Saskatchewan River in the community of Edmonton. [ more information ]
	Mill Creek Ravine Park is picnic, recreation and activity park located in the community of Edmonton, Alberta popular for picnicking, walking, biking, rollerblading and swimming. [ more information ]
	Pigeon Lake Provincial Park is recreation and campground destination popular for walking, biking, camping, swimming, birdwatching, canoeing, kayaking, boating, sailing, water skiing, wind surfing, fishing, xc skiing and snowmobiling. [ more information ]
	North Saskatchewan River Valley: a collection of year round parks and trails covering over 7400 hectares popular for hiking, walking, biking, picnicking, rollerblading, sightseeing, dog walking, jogging, xc skiing, skiing, skating and snowshoeing. [ more information ]
	Rundle Park is locate din the North saskatchewan River Valley and is popular for activities like swimming, boat rentals, hiking, biking, picnicking, baseball, disc golf, tennis, birdwatching, volleyball and more. [ more information ]
	Victoria Park is a year round destination for summer activities like picnicking, walking, jogging, biking, horseshoes, water fountains, cricket and baseball... and for winter activities like tobogganing, cross country skiing and ice skating. [ more information ]
	Whitemud Park is a recreation and activity park located in the south section of the River Valley region of Edmonton. It is popular for walking, hiking, birdwatching, mountain biking, jogging and xc skiing. [ more information ]
Waskahaegan Trail: A 309 km hiking trail explores along the banks of the Whitemud and Blackmud Creeks in Edmonton before heading south towards the community of Wetaskiwin. The trail then continues east connecting with the community of Camrose, Ministik Bird Sanctuary and the Miquelon Lake Provincial Park. From there the trail heads north to Elk Island Park and the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Recreation Area before heading west to the community of Fort Saskatchewan. The trail explores bogs, grasslands and forests. It passes by lakes, follows the shores of wetlands and crosses over rivers.
William Hawrelak Park: A large 130 hectare community park in Edmonton with a lake, picnic sites, large grass lawns, a pavilion, some paddleboats, an amphitheatre, a playground and access to hiking an biking trails in the summer. In the winter when the lake freezes over there is a skating rink and the snow covered trails are for xc skiing. The park is a very popular destination for events and festivals.
Strathcona Science Provincial Park: A year round recreation destination located south of the city of Edmonton and near the community of Sherwood Park. During the summer the park is a hiking and mountain biking destination and during the winter the park enjoys xc skiing, downhill skiing and tobogganing.
Capilano Park: A park in the River Valley of Edmonton over looking the North Saskatchewan River. The park enjoys picnic sites, hiking and biking trails and a boat launch accessing the river.
Gold Bar Park: An activity and picnic park in Edmonton on the North Saskatchewan River. There are picnic sites, a bandshell, pavilion, washrooms, grassy lawns, pond, walking trails and baseball diamonds.
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park: Considered an entrance park to the River Valley parks system. There are picnic sites, outdoor stage, gardens, washrooms and a floating dock. The park is popular for canoeing, sightseeing, boating, walking, biking, picnicking, events and festivals.