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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 | Closed |
| Shelter Building at Picnic Sites 1, 2, 3 (Summer) |
9am-9pm |
| Shelter Building at Picnic Site 2 (Winter)* |
9am-9pm |
For more information on picnic site reservations including rates, cancellations and rescheduling, please see Picnic Sites.
Hawrelak Park has 4 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer. Site #2 is also available during the winter. The park has 37 picnic tables 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 |
| Canopied | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tables | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| BBQ Pits* | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wood Camp Stoves* | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Washrooms | Onsite | Onsite (Open year-round) | Onsite | 231 metres (Main Pavilion) |
| Accessible Washroom | Pavilion | Onsite & Pavilion year-round | Pavilion | Pavilion |
| Parking | Onsite (Limited) & 2 1/2 Blocks from site | Onsite | 1 Block from Site | Onsite |
| Power (Additional fees apply) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle Access (Additional fees apply) |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Inflatable Play Equipment Permitted*** | Yes | No | No | No |
* You must supply your own wood
** Winter-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
Some sites offer additional services or permissions, you can request and pay for these at the time of booking.
Power Access*: not available
Vehicle Access*: $46.80/site
Inflatable permission*
*Additional terms and conditions apply. Please inquire at time of booking.
Locations marked with an asterisk (*) have winterized picnic sites available for reservation during the off season.
More information:
Emily Murphy Park Picnic Sites
Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 24 picnic sites
More information:
Government House Park Picnic Sites
Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 12 picnic tables
More information:
Jackie Parker Park Picnic Sites
Reservable Sites: currently not available
No sites available for drop-in use.
More information:
Kinsmen Park Picnic Site
10380 Queen Elizabeth Park Road
Reservable Sites: currently not available
Drop-in Use: 11 picnic sites
More information:
Queen Elizabeth Park Picnic Site
More information:
Rundle Park Park Picnic Sites
Reservable Sites: sites 3,5 and 6
Drop-in Use: 31 picnic sites
New building construction starting March 2020. Washrooms will not be accessible. Portable toilets will be available during construction.
More information:
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park Picnic Sites
More information:
Victoria Park Picnic Sites
Reservations currently not available
Drop-in Use: 20 picnic sites
More information:
Whitemud Park Picnic Sites
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William Hawrelak Park Picnic Sites
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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| Telephone | In Edmonton: 311 |
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| TTY | 780-944-5555 |
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