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Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park, more commonly known as Laurier Park, is located in Edmonton's west end. Situated on the north bank of the river, the park extends from Whitemud Drive in the west to Buena Vista Drive in the east. The park is named after Canada’s seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Numerous picnic sites, 2 natural playgrounds and a boat launch are just a few of the amenities for users to enjoy.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park is a cherished year-round destination for families and river enthusiasts. It is perfectly situated along the winding shores of the River Valley. It's much more than just a large green space. The park offers opportunities for paddling and river access in the summer. It is also a scenic hub for winter walking and skating when the snow falls. Whether you're seeking a place for a picnic, a great view, or a starting point for an outdoor adventure, Laurier Park is the place to connect with nature.
Festivity
Want to bring a big event, festival, or race to the heart of the river valley? Ready to turn that idea into reality? Connect with our Civic Events team to get started.
River Access
Launch your boat, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard for a scenic trip on the North Saskatchewan River. Don’t forget your lifejacket!
Family Time
Enjoy a scenic day out with the family and bring the kids to the nature-inspired playground spaces.
Participate
Ready to enhance your abilities? Become an outdoor skill expert by joining one of the exciting programs or day camps! Discover your next outdoor adventure in the park!
Gather & Relax
Enjoy a casual picnic at one of the park’s many picnic sites. Find a drop in site, or book ahead to secure your spot at a designated site.
Skating
Lace up your skates and enjoy gliding on the ice skating surface.
Ice Bikes & Kicksleds
Try a unique winter experience by participating in organized ice bike and kicksledding programming available on the ice.
Group Adventure on Ice
Ready to ditch the typical winter outing? Secure a private group program booking for Ice Bikes —perfect for corporate team-building or school trips. Secure your group spot.
The amenity building at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park provides an accessible washroom that is open year-round for all visitors. This convenient facility also includes a water fountain with a bottle refill station.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park aims to be welcoming and accessible for everyone. Please review the accessibility features listed below.
After each snowfall, staff will prioritize snow and ice removal for your safety and comfort. This includes clearing primary pathways, accessible parking areas, and key facility routes.
Learn more about standard snow-clearing service. Please use caution, especially near spots where the trail meets the ice surface and along ramps. If you experience access problems, please call 311 to report your concerns.
View winter accessibility site map
Parking
Standard parking includes paved areas along the park road and two gravel lots. Accessible stalls are located on concrete pads.
Accessible parking in the gravel lot will be unavailable during winter 2025.
Transit
On-Demand transit is available to the park. To find the nearest available transit options, please visit the Edmonton Transit Service to learn more.
Cycling
Bike racks are available onsite for secure lock-up.
Paved Trail Network
Paved trails link the accessible parking area directly to the amenity building and primary trail network. Gravel lot parking is not directly connected to the paved trail network.
Amenity Building
The amenity building entrances are accessible with door openers. Washrooms are universal, with an accessible washroom stall available. A water fountain with a bottle refill station is available.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park has 9 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer, including 2 picnic sites available for reservation in the winter. There are also 31 tables available for drop-in use.
To learn more about picnic site use and reservations, please visit Picnic Sites.
| Picnic Site | Site #1 (includes the use of the baseball diamond located near the site) | Site #2 | Site #3 (Available for winter reservations) | Site #4 | Site #5 | Site #6 (Available for winter reservations) | Site #7 | Site #8 | Site #9 (includes the use of the baseball diamond located near the site) |
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| Canopy/Shelter | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Capacity | 96 | 64 | 96 | 64 | 96 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 48 |
| Tables | 12 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Power Access Additional fees apply | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Vehicle Access Additional fees apply | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inflatables Permitted | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Wood Camp Stoves Firewood not provided- please bring your own | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fire Pit Firewood not provided- please bring your own | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BBQ Pits | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Other Onsite Amenities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nearest Washroom | Amenity Building (Accessible) 125m | Amenity Building (Accessible) 173m | Portables (West of Site #4) 182m | Portables (West of Site #4) 113m | Portables (West of Site #4) 190m | Amenity Building (Accessible) 198m | Amenity Building (Accessible) 44m | Amenity Building (Accessible) 219m | Amenity Building (Accessible) 354m |
| Wheelchair Accessible Site | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Walking Distance to Nearest Parking | 100m | 140m | 60m | 35m | 35m | 20m | 50m | 20m | 15m |
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
| Phone | 311 |
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| TTY | 711 |
