Summer is a great time to get outdoors and get exploring. If you are from the Edmonton area, then you are in luck. There are endless outdoor activities in the area, including visiting the many parks. Keep reading below to learn about six of the best parks and recreation areas near Edmonton, AB in 2020.
Buena Vista Park and Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park are adjacent parks, meaning that you can visit these first two in one short trip. Buena Vista Park offers an off-leash area for pets and multi-use trails.
With ball diamonds, a boat launch, horseshoe pits, and picnic sites, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park has it all. Enjoy a day of activities, canoeing, hiking, and more. Plus, a playground will help entertain the kids.
Don’t leave your pets behind for your excursion to Terwillegar Park. This park offers an expansive off-leash area for pets to enjoy nature alongside you. Several trails make this a great place to hike or mountain bike as well.
Located on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River, Emily Murphy Park is wedged between Kinsmen Park and Hawrelak Park. The large number of parks in the area make this a great place to spend an entire day exploring.
The Belgravia Arts Park is an outdoor showcase for performing and fine arts. Located on the site of the old Southwest Cultural Centre, the Arts Park features a 7-circuit outdoor labyrinth. This is a great place to visit for anyone who enjoys the arts.
Located on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River, Victoria Park is the perfect place for a walk, run, or bike. In the winter, you can come here to cross-country ski or snowshoe along the same paths. A skating area is also set up in the winter months. For now, enjoy the baseball diamond and cycling trails.
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