William Hawrelak Park
William Hawrelak Park
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Hawrelak Park is temporarily closed for rehabilitation of utilities, facilities, open spaces, paths and roads. We understand the inconvenience caused by the park closure and look forward to the reopening in winter 2025/26.
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browncondo2102
Kitchener, Canada1,767 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
A large park along the river. Many people catching rays and lots of picnics happening. A triathlon is happening this weekend so
Most of the open areas were full of tents. Had a nice walk but would have enjoyed it more on a bicycle
Most of the open areas were full of tents. Had a nice walk but would have enjoyed it more on a bicycle
Written July 20, 2022
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Live4Strength
Edmonton, Canada52 contributions
Aug 2019
Nice park to play frisbee, bring a bbq. Reserve a bbq spot with the city on Edmonton website. Can run around the road (about 2.5Km), many also bike along the trails. Very pretty. Many festivals during the summer, most do not allow dogs (except ones especially for dogs). Check ahead.
Written February 20, 2020
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SIMONE D
Edmonton, Canada4 contributions
Dec 2019
The winter skating areas, or the option for a hockey game under the bright blue Alberta sky are inviting..The options to park and start walking, over bridges and onto trails, encourage the love of the outdoors...
Written February 11, 2020
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Paul O
Victoria, Canada256 contributions
Jun 2019
Summer or winter, this is a great place to visit!
There are several festivals during the summer.
In the winter there is a skating pond maintained around a facility providing snacks and bathrooms.
There are several festivals during the summer.
In the winter there is a skating pond maintained around a facility providing snacks and bathrooms.
Written September 30, 2019
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Xixco
Montreal, Canada320 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Park is located off the Groat Road just after the Groat Bridge and it’s easy accessible by any type of vehicle or if you’re walking. I’ve visited Hawrelak Park few times but I never realized that it has that “park” part with a lake and pavilion. Lake area is made in typical English park style with walking trails, lots if benches and animals (birds mostly), that are freely walking around. I truly enjoyed this newly discovered part as I always thought that this park is used by people who are barbecuing or who are attending one of many festivals held there. Park is next to the river and while walking around, one will eventually come to the bridge across North Saskatchewan River towards Edmonton Zoo. I recommend this park for spending some amazing time with your friends or family, or even if you’re by yourself if you would like to spend some of your time in Edmonton but not in Edmonton...
Written August 17, 2018
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Ivan P
Edmonton, Canada101 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Always well kept, security is present, ice skating is great because there is lots of space, festivals constantly.
grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
Its a landmark for Edmontonians or if you are visiting.
grounds are beautiful and well maintained.
Its a landmark for Edmontonians or if you are visiting.
Written October 25, 2017
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RCF
Calgary, Canada29 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We had a picnic last Saturday (July 16, 2016) with the whole family and our two lovely grandkids. The scenery was nice, the weather was good, and the air seems fine when I surveyed the place.
Things quickly changed after the first mosquito bite, followed by another one and another. My wife kept fanning and warding off the pesky bugs (insects) away from our grandchildren. Well, there's no escaping them for sure.
We walked and run around with the grandkids carefully because we found the place littered with poop/feces and birds droppings. For the next hour or so, we have to do the poop dance and the skipping-poop exercise.
In summary, we went home with stinky shoes and sore red skin that we are still nursing up to now (especially our grandkids). I felt really sorry for them.
Hopefully, and I pray, those mosquitos were not West Nile virus carriers. The City Health of Edmonton should conduct an inspection and perhaps, do some corrective actions.
Rufran (071916)
Things quickly changed after the first mosquito bite, followed by another one and another. My wife kept fanning and warding off the pesky bugs (insects) away from our grandchildren. Well, there's no escaping them for sure.
We walked and run around with the grandkids carefully because we found the place littered with poop/feces and birds droppings. For the next hour or so, we have to do the poop dance and the skipping-poop exercise.
In summary, we went home with stinky shoes and sore red skin that we are still nursing up to now (especially our grandkids). I felt really sorry for them.
Hopefully, and I pray, those mosquitos were not West Nile virus carriers. The City Health of Edmonton should conduct an inspection and perhaps, do some corrective actions.
Rufran (071916)
Written July 19, 2016
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sharongI7918NY
Edmonton22 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
It's a wonderful place to spend the day for the whole family. You can have a picnic the kids can play in the park. Watch the ducks and geese in the pond. Walk for alot of exercise.
Written March 15, 2016
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MLD055
Edmonton, Canada5 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Park is large and spacious. Plenty of picnic spots. Each August long weekend the park hosts Heritage Days. A celebration of the ethnic diversity found in the City of Edmonton. The lake has been cleaned and deepened. Spring and fall times bring hosts of migratory ducks and geese. The Edmonton Symphony performs under the large 'tent'. Lots of parking, lots of grass space, great for intimate picnics to large family gatherings.
Written July 30, 2015
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Mfetter
Edmonton, Canada114 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Great park for so many different things.... great for walks, music festivals, suntanning, BBQ's, rollerblading, sports, ice skating etc. Whatever you feel like that day!! In the heart of the city, and along the river, great location!
Written December 12, 2014
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I will be traveling through Edmonton with a motorhome pulling a car. Would this be a good place to park the MH for the day and use the car to explore the city?
Written August 21, 2018
Not necessarily, as answered elsewhere - not a campground and there would not be any "hook-up" services. It is a city-administered day park attached to a private golf course (Mayfair). If the plan is simply to park, abandon the MH for a few hours while motoring in the near environs -- might get away with that. I don't know of any ordinances prohibiting such a use of the free parking areas that do exist throughout the traffic loop. Depending on the size of the MH, could be a challenge finding space, since the one large parking area is really designed for moderate sized passenger cars (sedans, etc.) -- and what is being parked there now is more along the lines of much larger SUVs and monster trucks. On second thought, maybe it will fit right in...
Written August 21, 2018
Dogs and pets are welcome but have to remain on the leash. There is an off-leach area to the south of the park.
Please google "Edmonton Off Leash" for a map of off-leash locations in Edmonton.
Written January 19, 2018
Could you rent a bike and ride around? How big is the park if so? 😀
Written July 30, 2017
No bike rentals. They often do 5 km charity walks within the park which are two laps of the park so to go around once is approximately 2.5 kms
Written July 30, 2017
What's the parking like at the park during the Silver Skate Festival? We're from out of town.
Written February 11, 2017
There is also overflow parking kitty corner to the park.
Written February 12, 2017
Hi, we are planning to attend the Rock and Roll Festival on August 14th. Any suggestions of near by parking at a decent rate? We are staying at Days Inn South. Thank you!
Written July 24, 2015
I seldom pay to park in Edmonton. I typically park south of the zoo for free and then walk across the N Sask river via the foot bridge that comes out at Hawrelak Park. For someone out of town it might be confusing, and coming from the south side it is a long drive to the zoo.
Written July 26, 2015
What are skating conditions like?
Written January 10, 2015
The whole family fun aspect at the park is definitely there. The ice is cleared but bumpy.
Written January 11, 2015
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