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Government House Park is located on the north bank of the river, adjacent to Groat Road. Although no specific date is mentioned in the City Archives, it appears the park was in existence during the early 1960s and included a ski and toboggan hill. Along with the toboggan hill that still exists today, the park has many picnic sites and trails for users to enjoy.
The 2022 pilot project that permitted alcohol consumption at designated picnic sites has concluded. This means that alcohol consumption is no longer permitted in parks or picnic sites without an event license. The results of the 2022 pilot and public engagement will be discussed at City Council in early 2023.
Government House Park has 1 picnic site available for reservation during the summer. The park has 24 picnic tables available for drop-in (no fee) use. Additionally, group reservation site tables that are not reserved in advance can be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Picnic Site | Site #1 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 |
| Canopied | No |
| Tables | 8 |
| Fire Pits 1 | 1 |
| Wood Camp Stoves 1 | 4 |
| Washrooms | Portable near parking lot |
| Accessible Washroom | Yes, portable near parking lot |
| Parking | 1/2 Block from site |
| Power (Additional fees apply) |
No |
| Vehicle Access (Additional fees apply) |
No |
| Inflatable Play Equipment Permitted 2 | Yes |
| Wheelchair Accessible Site | No |
1 You must supply your own barbecue
2 Terms and Conditions apply
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
| Telephone | 311 |
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| TTY | 780-944-5555 |
