If you’ve never been to Fort Saskatchewan, it’s well worth the short drive from Edmonton! This vibrant and family-friendly city is packed with fun things to do—especially in the summer. From historic sites to playgrounds and events, check out our list of fun (and mostly free!) activities for kids, all conveniently located within a few blocks.
Summer Fun with Kids in Fort Saskatchewan
Lions Club Park & Wading Pool
🆓 Splash into FREE fun at the Lions Club Park wading pool! The pool is open to ages 8 and under and is the perfect depth for younger kids to splash around and have fun. There are change rooms and washrooms on site, and we recommend you bring a floatie or water toys to add to the fun. You can also pack a picnic to enjoy time before or afterwards at the attached playground.
Location: 9826 104 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
Hours: Open 7 days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Website: Facebook Page
Take a Trip Back in Time at the Fort Precinct
Step back in time and explore over 140 years of Fort Saskatchewan history at the Fort Heritage Precinct. Wander the scenic grounds for free, or join a guided tour to uncover the stories inside the 1902 Castle School, 1909 Courthouse, and 1937 Warden’s Residence—fun and fascinating for both kids and adults! Book ahead or drop in for this enriching historical experience.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Closed stat holidays, except Canada Day)
Cost: Child (2-12 yrs) – $4.50; Youth (12-18 yrs) – $5.50; Adult – $9.00; Family (2 adults + children) – $22.50 (GST Included)
Website: fortheritageprecinct.ca
Visit the Sheep
🆓 The flock of lawn-mowing sheep in Legacy Park are a Fort Saskatchewan summer staple. Find them roaming the park Thursday through Sunday – it may take a bit of a stroll down the hills to find them!
Location: 10006 100 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan
Hours: Thursday to Sunday 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM; June 12 to August 30, 2025
Website: www.fortsask.ca
Legacy Park Nature’s Playground
🆓 While in Legacy Park to visit the sheep, be sure to check out the Legacy Park Nature’s Playground. This beautiful climbing structure offers nature-inspired play with logs, stumps, and garden beds, perfect for imaginative adventures.
Have a Treat at Millers Ice Cream
Not far from the Fort Precinct, Millers Ice Cream is serving delicious treats right out of the iconic CN Train Station! Choose from Foothills Creamery hard ice cream in 40+ flavours, soft serve, real fruit frozen yogurt, mini donuts, sundaes, banana splits, floats, smoothies and more. And don’t forget to grab some fun selfies at the caboose!
Location: 9909 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan (in the Train Station)
Hours: Daily Noon to 9:30 pm (weather dependent)
Website: Facebook Page
Don’t Miss the Fort Saskatchewan Elementary School Playground
🆓 If your kids still need to run off a bit energy, we highly recommend making your way across the street from the train station to the Fort Saskatchewan Elementary School playground. With it’s soaring slide tower, it is one of the more impressive playgrounds I have seen – perfect for my older kids that have started to outgrow several playground features. My kids spotted it from the train platform on our first visit to the sheep and we all agreed we HAD to check it out!
Location: 9802 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan
Annual Summer Events in Fort Saskatchewan
The City of Fort Saskatchewan offers several fantastic Annual Events that we are happy to share on our Family Fun Events Calendar!
🎉 Legacy Park Family Festival | Early June
Kick off summer with a sheep parade, live entertainment, food trucks in Legacy Park.
🥕 Fort Saskatchewan Farmers’ Market | Thursdays, June to September (4–7 pm)
Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and enjoy food trucks weekly.
🇨🇦 Canada Day Celebration | July 1
A full day of festivities including a pancake breakfast, parade, live music, kids’ activities, and fireworks!
🎬 Movie Under the Stars | Mid‑August
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor movie night at Legacy Park and more.
🪶Alberta Day Celebration | Weekend of September 1
Enjoy live Indigenous performers, local vendors, history programs, free rides on culture & rec facilities, and pop‑up play at Fort Heritage Precinct.
🐑 Sheep Leaving Parade | Early September
A local tradition bidding our woolly friends farewell as they head out of the city for the season
Looking for even more ideas? Our friends at Go East of Edmonton have you covered with even more great ways to soak up summer fun with the family in Fort Saskatchewan.
