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Victoria Park, named in honour of Queen Victoria, is located on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River. Victoria Park is a great park for a picnic and then a game of baseball, cricket or horseshoes. This park provides access to the pathways along River Valley Road, which are perfect for walking, running, biking or in-line skating.
Monday, Wednesday: 10am-5pm, 7-10pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-5pm, 9-10pm
Friday-Sunday: 10am-10pm
The Oval is unavailable to the public during these times:
Monday, Wednesday: 5-7pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 5-9pm
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The Oval is well protected from inclement weather by its location in the River Valley and the surrounding trees. It is also home to the Edmonton Speed Skating Association (ESSA). The ESSA shares the use of the rink with the City.
Cost: Free admission
Parking: Victoria Park main parking lot
Hours: 10am-10pm daily
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The Victoria Park IceWay is a skating trail wrapping through the majestic forests of Victoria Park offering visitors a magical and enchanted winter experience in the heart of downtown Edmonton.
The 3,337 square foot Pavilion serves as a year-round hub in the River Valley, providing a location for outdoor activities and a space for the use of community and sport groups.
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. City Council will make a decision on the future of alcohol consumption in parks in early 2023. View Reports
Victoria Park has 6 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer. Site #2 is also available during the winter. The park also has 7 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 | Site #2 2 | Site #3 | Site #4 | Site #5 | Site #6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 | 96 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 96 |
| Canopied | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tables | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Fire Pits 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 & 1 Fire Ring | 1 & 1 Fire Ring | 1 Fire Ring | 1 |
| Wood Camp Stoves 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Washrooms | 110m at Pavilion | 75m at Pavilion | 75m at Pavilion | 60m at Pavilion | 110m at Pavilion | Portable or Pavilion |
| Accessible Washroom | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking | 45m from site | 115m from site | 175m from site | 190m from site | 135m from site | 1/4 Block |
| Power (Additional fees apply) |
No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Vehicle Access (Additional fees apply) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inflatable Play Equipment Permitted 3 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wheelchair Accessible Site | No | No | No | No | No | No |
1 You must supply your own wood
2 Winter-season reservations are available
3 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 | 711 |
