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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 |
| Victoria Park Pavillion | 9am-10pm |
| Victoria Park Oval | 10am-10pm (Winter Season) |
| Victoria Park IceWay | 10am-10pm (Winter Season) |
Cost: Free admission
Parking: Victoria Park main parking lot
IceWay Hours: 10am-10pm
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.
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.
Public use hours: 10am-10pm
Except during Edmonton Speed Skating Association hours:
Monday 6pm-7pm
Tuesday and Thursday 5pm-9pm
Wednesday 5pm-7pm
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.
This park has a winterized picnic site available for reservation. To reserve, email picnicbookings@edmonton.ca.
Sites available for booking during the off-season:
Victoria Park has 6 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer. Site #2 is also available during the winter. Tables are available for drop-in (no fee) use. Additionally, group reservation site tables that are not reserved in advance may be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Picnic Site | 1 | 2** | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Capacity | 64 | 96 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 96 |
| Tables | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| BBQ Pits* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoves | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Power (Additional fees apply) |
No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Parking | ¼ block from the site | 1 block from the site | 1½ blocks from the site | ¼ block from the site | 1¾ blocks from the site | ¼ block from the site |
| Vehicle Access (Additional fees apply) |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Washrooms | 1 block from the site | ½ block from the site | ¼ block from the site | 1 block from the site | 2 blocks from the site | At site #3 |
| Inflatable Play Equipment Permitted*** |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
* Bring your own wood
** Off-season reservations available
*** Terms and Conditions apply
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
Borden Park Picnic Sites: $29.85/hr
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park Sites 1 and 9: $38.95/hr
Some sites offer additional services or permissions, you can request and pay for these at the time of booking.
Power Access*: $46.80/site
Vehicle Access*: $46.80/site
Inflatable permission*
*Additional terms and conditions apply. Please inquire at time of booking.
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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| TTY | 780-944-5555 |
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