William Hawrelak Park
The most popular city park in the river valley, with lakeside picnics, boating and an open-air theater.
William Hawrelak Park lies on the southwest bank of the river valley and is centered on an artificial lake. In summer, visitors can boat and picnic there, and the open-air theater hosts the 'Shakespeare by the River' festival. In winter, the lake becomes a skating rink. The park is close to Fort Edmonton Park, the Valley Zoo and the University of Alberta, and the sites are easy to connect by bike. Admission is free. The park has been undergoing a major renovation, and some facilities may be closed, so check the official website before your visit.
Opening hours
About 5:00 am–11:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Edmonton Valley Zoo
- Rutherford House
- TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
- High Level Bridge
- Alberta Legislature Building
- Fort Edmonton Park
- North Saskatchewan River Valley
- Alberta Aviation Museum