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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.
| Park Hours | 5am-11pm |
| Washrooms | 9am-9pm |
| Victoria Park Oval | 10am-10pm (Winter Season) |
| Victoria Park IceWay | 10am-10pm (Winter Season) |
Trail/Park Cautions & Closures
Check Ice Conditions Before Visiting
Note: Victoria Park Oval is unavailable during Edmonton Speed Skating Association hours.
Cost: Free admission
Parking: Victoria Park main parking lot
IceWay Hours: 10am-10pm
Enjoy Amenity Safely:
• Come ready to skate, leave personal belongings at home
• Indoor skate change areas closed - outdoor options are available
• Indoor washrooms available - masks mandatory to enter indoor space
• Shinny and outdoor social gatherings (coming in groups to skate together) are prohibited
• Keep 2 metre physical distance
Check Conditions Before Visiting
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.
Public use hours: 10am-10pm
Except during Edmonton Speed Skating Association hours:
Monday 5:30-7pm
Tuesday and Thursday 5-9pm
Wednesday 5-7pm
Enjoy Amenity Safely:
• Come ready to skate, leave personal belongings at home
• Indoor skate change areas closed - outdoor options are available
• Indoor washrooms available - masks mandatory to enter indoor space
• Shinny and outdoor social gatherings (coming in groups to skate together) are prohibited
• Keep 2 metre physical distance
Check Conditions Before Visiting
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.
This park has a winterized picnic site available for reservation. To reserve, fill out the Reserve a Picnic Site form. Or visit Picnic Sites to find other sites available for winter bookings.
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** | 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 |
| BBQ Pits* | 1 | 1 | 1 & 1 Fire Ring | 1 & 1 Fire Ring | 1 | 1 |
| Wood Camp Stoves* | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Washrooms | 1 Block at Pavilion | 1/2 Block at Pavilion | 1/4 Block at Pavilion | 1 Block at Pavilion | 2 Blocks at Pavilion | Portable or Pavilion |
| Accessible Washroom | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking | 1/4 Block | 1 Block | 2 Blocks | 1 3/4 Block | 2 Blocks | 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*** | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* 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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