Edmonton's Best Parks & Gardens

Edmonton’s park system is anchored by the North Saskatchewan River valley, the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. This collection spans diverse landscapes, from the extensive multi-use trails and off-leash areas of Terwillegar Park to the 240-acre University of Alberta Botanic Garden, which features the authentic Kurimoto Japanese Garden. The list includes specialized botanical collections in St. Albert, winter recreation at Snow Valley, and commemorative spaces like Gault Memorial Park.

William Hawrelak Park

William Hawrelak Park is a park in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly known as Mayfair Park, it was initially going to be developed into a 500-lot…

Devonian Botanic Garden

A 240-acre property featuring the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, a tropical showhouse, and extensive butterfly collections. It serves as a research site for the University of Alberta.

Laurier Park

A river valley park featuring nine reservable picnic sites, a boat launch into the North Saskatchewan River, and direct access to the Edmonton Valley Zoo.

Gault Memorial Park

Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry is one of the three Regular Force infantry regiments of the Canadian Army of the Canadian Armed…

Terwillegar Park

Terwillegar Park is a municipal park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that is part of the North Saskatchewan River valley parks system.

Snow Valley Ski Club

Snow Valley Ski Club is a ski area located in Edmonton, Alberta, near the Whitemud Freeway at 119 Street in Rainbow Valley.

St. Albert Botanic Park

A five-acre garden maintained by volunteers, showcasing themed displays including a significant rose collection, lilacs, daylilies, and a crabapple orchard.

Constable Dan Woodall Park

A commemorative park in the Windermere neighborhood featuring a playground, spray park, and sports fields, named in honor of a fallen Edmonton Police Service officer.