Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park

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Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, more commonly known as Laurier Park, is located in Edmonton's west end. Situated on the north bank of the river, the park extends from Whitemud Drive in the west to Buena Vista Drive in the east. The park is named after Canada’s seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Numerous picnic sites, 2 natural playgrounds and a boat launch are just a few of the amenities for users to enjoy.

Hours

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

Location

13221 Buena Vista Road, Edmonton, Alberta

Amenities and Experiences

Discover Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park All Year Long

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park is a cherished year-round destination for families and river enthusiasts. It is perfectly situated along the winding shores of the River Valley. It's much more than just a large green space. The park offers opportunities for paddling and river access in the summer. It is also a scenic hub for winter walking and skating when the snow falls. Whether you're seeking a place for a picnic, a great view, or a starting point for an outdoor adventure, Laurier Park is the place to connect with nature.

Festivity
Want to bring a big event, festival, or race to the heart of the river valley? Ready to turn that idea into reality? Connect with our Civic Events team to get started.

What to Do at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park

River Access
Launch your boat, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard for a scenic trip on the North Saskatchewan River. Don’t forget your lifejacket!

Family Time
Enjoy a scenic day out with the family and bring the kids to the nature-inspired playground spaces.

Participate
Ready to enhance your abilities? Become an outdoor skill expert by joining one of the exciting programs or day camps! Discover your next outdoor adventure in the park!

Gather & Relax
Enjoy a casual picnic at one of the park’s many picnic sites. Find a drop in site, or book ahead to secure your spot at a designated site.

Winter Activities

Skating
Lace up your skates and enjoy gliding on the ice skating surface.

Ice Bikes & Kicksleds
Try a unique winter experience by participating in organized ice bike and kicksledding programming available on the ice.

Group Adventure on Ice
Ready to ditch the typical winter outing? Secure a private group program booking for Ice Bikes —perfect for corporate team-building or school trips. Secure your group spot.

Year-Round Convenience

The amenity building at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park provides an accessible washroom that is open year-round for all visitors. This convenient facility also includes a water fountain with a bottle refill station.

Accessibility

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park aims to be welcoming and accessible for everyone. Please review the accessibility features listed below.

Winter Season

After each snowfall, staff will prioritize snow and ice removal for your safety and comfort. This includes clearing primary pathways, accessible parking areas, and key facility routes.

Learn more about standard snow-clearing service. Please use caution, especially near spots where the trail meets the ice surface and along ramps. If you experience access problems, please call 311 to report your concerns.

View winter accessibility site map

Arrival and Parking

Parking
Standard parking includes paved areas along the park road and two gravel lots. Accessible stalls are located on concrete pads.

Accessible parking in the gravel lot will be unavailable during winter 2025.

Transit
On-Demand transit is available to the park. To find the nearest available transit options, please visit the Edmonton Transit Service to learn more.

Cycling
Bike racks are available onsite for secure lock-up.

Pathways and Access to Amenities

Paved Trail Network
Paved trails link the accessible parking area directly to the amenity building and primary trail network. Gravel lot parking is not directly connected to the paved trail network.

Amenity Building
The amenity building entrances are accessible with door openers. Washrooms are universal, with an accessible washroom stall available. A water fountain with a bottle refill station is available.

Ice Skating Surface
Ice Skating Surface Aerial
Amenity Building
Amenity Building Aerial
Picnicking With the Little Ones
Lawn Games at the Park
Uncanopied Picnic Site #4

Picnic Sites

Site Map

Laurier Park Site Map

Picnic Site Details

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park has 9 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer, including 2 picnic sites available for reservation in the winter. There are also 31 tables available for drop-in use.

To learn more about picnic site use and reservations, please visit Picnic Sites.

Sites Available for Reservation

Picnic Site	Site #1 ^{(includes the use of the baseball diamond located near the site)}	Site #2	Site #3 ^{(Available for winter reservations)}	Site #4	Site #5	Site #6 ^{(Available for winter reservations)}	Site #7	Site #8	Site #9 ^{(includes the use of the baseball diamond located near the site)}
Canopy/Shelter	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Capacity	96	64	96	64	96	112	112	112	48
Tables	12	8	12	8	12	14	14	14	6
Power Access ^{Additional fees apply}	Yes	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	No
Vehicle Access ^{Additional fees apply}	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Inflatables Permitted	No	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	No
Wood Camp Stoves ^{Firewood not provided- please bring your own}	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	1
Fire Pit ^{Firewood not provided- please bring your own}	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
BBQ Pits	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Other Onsite Amenities	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Nearest Washroom	Amenity Building (Accessible) 125m	Amenity Building (Accessible) 173m	Portables (West of Site #4) 182m	Portables (West of Site #4) 113m	Portables (West of Site #4) 190m	Amenity Building (Accessible) 198m	Amenity Building (Accessible) 44m	Amenity Building (Accessible) 219m	Amenity Building (Accessible) 354m
Wheelchair Accessible Site	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Walking Distance to Nearest Parking	100m	140m	60m	35m	35m	20m	50m	20m	15m

Contact Us

311 Contact Centre

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If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Phone	311
TTY	711

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