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Emily Murphy Park

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Please note: parking in Emily Murphy Park is limited due to ongoing construction on Groat Road.

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 of one of Edmonton's most famous citizens, women's activist Emily Murphy. Another noteworthy feature is the Forest Capital Trail that connects Kinsmen Park to Emily Murphy Park. Seven interpretive signs along this trail allow users to learn about Edmonton’s urban forest and about forestry in general.

Hours

Park Hours 5am-11pm
Washroom 9am-9pm

Trail/Park Cautions & Closures

Notifications

Location

Map of 11904 Emily Murphy Park Road NW
11904 Emily Murphy Park Road NW
Edmonton, Alberta

Accessibility

  • Curb cuts to accessible picnic sites
  • Parking stalls
  • Sheltered picnic site 1 is large with paved path to the washrooms
  • Viewpoint near the river
  • Washrooms

Amenities

Picnic Sites

Picnic sites are open for casual use by groups of 50 people or fewer.

Boating and Canoeing

The river is a beautifully serene location to explore.

Picnic Sites

Reserve a Picnic Site

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Cancellations and Rescheduling

For more information on picnic site reservations including rates, cancellations and rescheduling, please see Picnic Sites.

Site Map

Site Details

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
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

Rates

We accept cash, debit, credit (Visa, Mastercard or American Express), or cheque (payable to the City of Edmonton). Minimum 4-hour reservation is required.

Canopied Picnic Sites: $38.95/hr

Non-canopied Picnic Sites: $29.85/hr

Additional Fees

Some sites offer additional services or permissions, you can request and pay for these at the time of booking.

Power Access*: $46.80/site (Not currently available)

Vehicle Access*: $46.80/site (Not currently available)

  • Maximum 3 vehicles for pick up/drop off use only
  • Parking not permitted on parkland

Inflatable permission* (Not currently available)

  • Requires booking at inflatable permissible site
  • See list of approved City vendors
  • $2 million liability insurance required

Sport Field Usage

*Additional terms and conditions apply. Please inquire at time of booking.

Book A Picnic Site

Picnic Site Locations

Locations marked with an asterisk (*) have winterized picnic sites available for reservation during the off season.

Borden

7507 Borden Park Rd NW

Reservations currently not available at Borden Park.
Drop-in Use: 6 picnic sites

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter

More information:
Borden Park Picnic Sites

Capilano

10810 54 St NW

Reservations currently not available at Capilano Park
Drop-in Use: 10 picnic sites

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Power currently not available

More information:
Capilano Picnic Site

Coronation

11425 142 Street

Reservations currently not available at Coronation Park
Drop-in Use: 0 picnic tables

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter

More information:
Coronation Park Picnic Sites

Dawson

10298 89 Street

Reservations currently unavailable at Dawson Park

Drop-in Use: 8 picnic sites

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Power currently not available

More information:
Dawson Picnic Site

Emily Murphy *

11904 Emily Murphy Park Rd NW

  • 1 picnic site, #1 for reservation
  • 26 picnic sites for drop-in use

Please note: parking in Emily Murphy Park is limited due to ongoing construction on Groat Road.

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Non-Canopied Shelter
  • Vehicle Access available for additional $46.80 (Site #1)
  • Inflatable play equipment is permitted (Site #1). Additional terms and conditions apply.
  • Wheelchair accessible (Site #1, #2)

More information:
Emily Murphy Park Picnic Sites

Gold Bar

10955 50 St NW

Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 17 picnic sites

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Non-Canopy Sites

More information:
Gold Bar Park Picnic Sites

Government House

9938 Groat Rd NW

Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 24 picnic sites

Features
  • Non-Canopy Site
  • Inflatable play equipment is permitted. Additional terms and conditions apply.

More information:
Government House Park Picnic Sites

Hermitage

2115 Hermitage Rd NW

Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 24 picnic sites

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter

More information:
Hermitage Park Picnic Sites

Jackie Parker

4540 50 St NW

Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 12 picnic tables

Features
  • Non-Canopy Sites
  • Vehicle Access available for additional $46.80 (Site #11)
  • Inflatable Play Equipment is permitted (Site #11) - additional terms and conditions apply

More information:
Jackie Parker Park Picnic Sites

Kinsmen

9100 Walterdale Hill

Reservable Sites: currently not available
No sites available for drop-in use.

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Inflatable play equipment is permitted. Additional terms and conditions apply.

More information:
Kinsmen Park Picnic Site

Queen Elizabeth

10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Road

Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 11 picnic sites

Features
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Power currently not available
  • Wheelchair Accessible Site

More information:
Queen Elizabeth Park Picnic Site

Rundle *

2909 113 Ave NW

  • Sites 2, 3 and 5 available for reservation
  • 23 picnic sites for drop-in use
Features
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Power currently not available

More information:
Rundle Park Park Picnic Sites

Sir Wilfrid Laurier

13221 Buena Vista Rd NW

Reservable Sites: sites 3,5 and 6
Drop-in Use: 31 picnic sites

New building construction starting March 2020. Washrooms will not be accessible. Portable toilets will be available during construction.

Features
  • Vehicle Access for additional $46.80  (Site #7, #8, #9)
  • Power currently not available
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Non-Canopy Sites
  • Inflatable Play Equipment is permitted (Site #7, #8) - additional terms and conditions apply

More information:
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park Picnic Sites

Victoria *

12130 River Valley Road NW

  • Sites 2 and 6 available for reservation
  • 7 picnic sites for drop-in use
Features
  • Vehicle Access for additional $46.80 (Site #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6)
  • Power currently not available
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Non-Canopy Sites
  • Inflatable Play Equipment is permitted (Site #2, #3, #4, #5, #6) - additional terms and conditions apply

More information:
Victoria Park Picnic Sites

Whitemud

13204 Fox Dr NW

Reservations currently not available
Drop-in Use: 20 picnic sites

Features

  • Non-Canopy Site
  • Vehicle Access for additional $46.80

More information:
Whitemud Park Picnic Sites

William Hawrelak *

9330 Groat Road NW

  • Sites 1 and 3 currently available for reservations
  • 30 picnic sites for drop-in use

Features

  • Vehicle Access available for additional $46.80 (Site #1, #3, #4)
  • Canopy/Shelter
  • Power available for additional $46.80 (Sites #1, #2, #3, #4)
  •  Inflatable Play Equipment is permitted (Site #1) - additional terms and conditions apply

More information:
William Hawrelak Park Picnic Sites

Nearby Attractions

Heritage Amphitheatre

Victoria Golf Course and Driving Range

Nearby Parks

Government House Park

William Hawrelak Park

Kinsmen Park

Victoria Park

Related Links

Park Operations

River Valley Activities

River Valley Parks Feedback Map

River Valley Programs

Trail/Park Cautions and Closures

For More Information

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Telephone

In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
TTY 780-944-5555

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