3 Best Public Parks in Edmonton, AB

"Rundle Park features sports amenities, paved paths, numerous ponds, sports fields, multi-use trails, picnic sites, and a golf course. It is home to toboggan hills and an iceway in the winter. The park has a broad range of features and facilities for visitors to enjoy. Rundle Park has many picnic tables for casual use by groups of people. Rundle Park has green asphalt tennis courts and paddleboat rentals available during the summer. Visitors can enjoy view viewpoints and water fountains to enjoy natural scenic views. The park has a beautiful lakehouse featuring winter and summer activities and boat rentals. There are multiple paved parking lots available. Rundle Park has 6 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer, one picnic site for reservation in the winter, and 23 picnic sites available for drop-in use. Rundle Park has a disc golf course which is available to the public at no charge, on a first-come, first-served, walk-on basis. The park is wheelchair accessible at the entrance.

"Borden Park has an expansive green space for visitors to enjoy. The park features a delightful mix of natural landscapes, well-maintained gardens, and various amenities for the public. Another prominent feature of Borden Park is its natural swimming pool, the first of its kind in Canada. This natural pool offers a refreshing and sustainable way to cool off during hot summer days. Their scenic beauty and ample amenities make Borden Park a cherished destination for families, friends, and individuals seeking relaxation, recreation, and a connection to nature in the heart of Edmonton. A notable feature of Borden Park is the round pavilion that houses its bathrooms. The pavilion's exterior consists of a glulam Douglas fir truss supporting triangular glass panels, which are transparent from the inside but dark and mirror-like from the outside. The park has over 100 years of history. Borden Park Natural Swimming Pool includes a main pool area that slopes to a depth of two meters and a children's wading pool with a depth of 0.6 meters, both surrounded by constructed beaches. Borden Park is home to many outdoor works of public art. One notable permanent installation is Vaulted Willow, a sculpture by Marc Fornes and Theverymany. The sculpture takes the form of a 20-foot-tall, branching, downwardly curved structure made of 721 brightly colored aluminum shingles connected into a self-supporting structure. Wheelchair accessible drop-off and pickup area at Borden Park.

"Victoria Park features many picnic areas, playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, Baseball diamonds, Cross-country skiing, and more. The park provides access to River Valley Road pathways, which are ideal for walking, biking, running, or in-line skating. Victoria Park's golf course is an 18-hole golf course featuring a driving range, open fields, and clubs. The park provides gathering places for families and social groups. Victoria Park has snowshoeing, the ice way, Victoria skating oval, a baseball diamond, and cross-country skiing. On-site washroom facilities are also available in Victoria Park Pavilion. Victoria Park has 6 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer and 1 picnic site available for reservation during the winter. There are also 7 picnic sites available for drop-in use. The 3,337 square foot Pavilion serves as a year-round hub in the River Valley, providing a location for outdoor activities and a space for the use of community and sport groups. There is a 400m Olympic-size track in the park, called the Victoria Park Oval.