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William Hawrelak Park (originally Mayfair Park) is a 68 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 5 hectare lake and open meadows. The park hosts several major festivals and events throughout the year and is a fantastic location for all Edmontonians and visitors to explore.
| Park Hours | 5am-11pm |
| Pavilion | 9am-10pm |
| Shelter Building at Picnic Sites 1, 2, 3 (Summer) |
9am-9pm |
| Shelter Building at Picnic Site 2 (Winter)* |
9am-dusk |
Address: William Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Road
Cost: free admission
Hawrelak Lake Ice
Hours: 11am-10pm
Hawrelak Park Skating RInk
Near picnic shelter 2
Hours: 11am-10pm
*skate rentals are only available during Lake ice opening, see facility notifications for details.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3pm-8pm |
| Thursday | 3pm-8pm |
| Friday | Noon-9pm |
| Saturday | Noon-9pm |
| Sunday | Noon-6pm |
Hours: 9am-10pm
Includes: washrooms, skate change area, skate rentals, concession and lockers
Check the current status and conditions before visiting.
This park has a winterized picnic site available for reservation. To reserve, email picnicbookings@edmonton.ca.
Sites available for booking during the off-season:
Hawrelak Park has 4 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, reservation site tables that aren't reserved in advance may be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Picnic Site | Site #1 | Site #2** | Site #3 | Site #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 | 64 | 64 | 96 |
| Tables | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| BBQ Pits* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoves* | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power (Additional fees apply) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Access (Additional fees apply) |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Water | Washroom sink | Washroom sink | Washroom sink and Fountain |
Fountain |
| Shelter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking | On-site (Limited) |
On-site | 1 block from the site | On-site |
| Inflatable Play Equipment |
Yes | No | No | No |
* Bring your own wood
** Off-season reservations available
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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