Parks & Pathways

Snowshoe and Stargaze at Elk Island National Park

Family Fun Canada Parks & Pathways, Special Events

Discover the park in a new way with Snowshoe and Stargaze at Elk Island National Park! Experience the quiet winter beauty when you strap on some snowshoes for a short hike, followed by snacks and a lesson on the night sky beside a roaring ...Read More

Christmas Bird Count for Kids

Family Fun Canada Cheapies & Freebies, Parks & Pathways, Special Events

Get out and enjoy nature with the whole family at the Christmas Bird Count for Kids! On Saturday, December 14, 2019, be in the Big Lake area to help collect bird data. There is no charge to attend but please pre-register by emailing naturekids@naturealberta.ca ...Read More

Get Back to Nature at Dermott District Park

Edmonton Events News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways, Playgrounds

I admit it – I’m a sucker for nature parks. Don’t get me wrong, I love the bright colours and exciting creativity that’s been implemented into today’s playground structures – but I also love the playgrounds made of rocks, stumps, raw wood and rope ...Read More

Hopscotch Along the Glastonbury Discovery Trail

Edmonton Events News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways

My kiddos love hopscotch and they love scavenger hunts, so they thought today’s adventure was a dream come true! We set out to find all 4 hopscotch courses along the Glastonbury Discovery Trail! The Glastonbury Community League won a grant which allowed them to ...Read More

FREE Fun at City of Edmonton Green Shack Programs

Edmonton Events Cheapies & Freebies, Drop-in Playtime, Parks & Pathways, Playgrounds

Looking for fun this summer? Think GREEN! Just find an Edmonton park with that familiar green building and you’ll have an excellent resource for games, crafts, sports and other fun activities. City of Edmonton Fall Green Shack Programs run from September 14 to December ...Read More

Rundle Park Playground: A Slice of Canadian Wilderness

Jill Footz News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways, Playgrounds

A nailer board at the entrance to Rundle Park Playground says it all – “A slice of the Canadian Wilderness”. Edmonton is known for its green spaces. The North Saskatchewan River Valley is the largest stretch of urban parkland in North America. With so ...Read More

Where to Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski in Edmonton: The Ultimate Guide!

Edmonton Events Day Trips, News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways

Looking for some fresh, frosty family fun? Get outside and get a great workout with a couple of the season’s best activities – and keep this Family Fun Edmonton Ultimate Guide handy: Where to Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski in Edmonton and area. North ...Read More

5 Delightful Picnic Spots in Edmonton

Jen Mallia Parks & Pathways

A picnic in the park is one of life’s simple pleasures! Grab some sandwiches, fruit and a thermos of ice cold lemonade and head out for some lunch el fresco. Here are five of our favourite picnic spots in Edmonton! 1) Rundle Park: Rundle ...Read More

You Gotta Play Here! 9 Playworthy Habitat Systems Playgrounds around Edmonton

Edmonton Events News & Reviews, Parks & Pathways, Sponsored

Have you been to one of the Habitat Systems playgrounds around Edmonton? With playgrounds throughout Alberta and British Columbia, chances are good that your kids have spent time scrambling on the colourful, high quality playground equipment from Habitat Systems Inc! Habitat Systems Inc takes pride ...Read More

Naturally Fantastic! Outdoor Fun in Edmonton