Parks & Pathways

Getting outside and exploring is one of the simplest things to do with kids. Kids and adults alike are happier and more balanced when they get their daily dose of sunshine, movement and fresh air. This summer, go explore the Lois Hill Provincial Park ...Read More

Family Nature Nights are designed to promote positive experiences for youth and their families with nature, science and urban wilderness. Every summer, Nature Alberta brings free programming to local communities for families with kids ages 4 to 12 (but nature lovers of all ages ...Read More

  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! ** Click on ...Read More

Take a break from the stress of life and unplug for some family fun and adventure! Head to the Strathcona Wilderness Centre to enjoy all of the outdoor amenities they offer. In the winter, try cross country skiing or snowshoeing on their marked trails. ...Read More

Learn to love the snow at the South West Ski Fest! Did you know there are over 10 kilometres of cross-country ski trails in the Blackmud Creek area? On Saturday, January 25, 2020 you can try out cross country skiing or showshoeing for free! ...Read More

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

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