Hours
Park Hours | 5am-11pm |
Washroom | 9am-9pm |
Due to warm and dry weather, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has issued a fire restriction which prohibits open burning and fireworks. edmonton.ca/firebans
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Emily Murphy Park is located on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River between Kinsmen Park and Hawrelak Park. The park is named after one of Edmonton's most famous citizens, women's activist Emily Murphy. Park amenities include picnic sites, a playground, boat launch and in the winter a beloved toboggan hill. Another noteworthy feature is the Forest Capital Trail that connects Kinsmen Park to Emily Murphy Park.
Please note: Emily Murphy Park picnic sites are not available for booking during the 2021 season. For available picnic sites, see Edmonton.ca/picnic.
Emily Murphy Park has 3 picnic sites available for booking during the summer. Site #1 is also available during the winter. The park has 26 picnic tables available for drop-in (no fee) use. Additionally, reservation site tables that aren't reserved in advance can be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Picnic Site | Site #1** | Site #2 | Site #3 |
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Capacity | 96 | 48 | 32 |
Canopied | Yes | No | No |
Tables | 12 | 6 | 5 |
BBQ Pits* | Sheltered Grill & 1 BBQ Pit | None | Fire Ring (No grate) |
Wood Camp Stoves* | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Washrooms | Onsite | 1/4 Block Away at Site #1 | 1 Block Away at Site #1 |
Accessible Washroom | Yes, Picnic Site #1 | ||
Parking | 1/4 Block | Onsite (Wheelchair accessible) |
1/4 Block |
Power (Additional fees apply) |
No | No | No |
Vehicle Access (Additional fees apply) |
Yes | No | No |
Inflatable Play Equipment Permitted*** | Yes | No | No |
Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Site | Yes | Yes | No |
* You must supply your own wood
** Winter-season reservations available
*** Terms and conditions apply
Online | Contact 311 Online |
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Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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TTY | 780-944-5555 |
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