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Victoria Park, named in honour of Queen Victoria, is located on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River. It is an ideal spot for a picnic followed by a game of baseball or cricket. The park also provides access to the pathways along the River Valley Road and is perfect for walking, running, biking or in-line skating.
Victoria Park is a lively place in the River Valley that you can enjoy in every season. In the summer, you can have picnics, play sports, or join community events. In the winter, you can go skating or take part in fun outdoor activities.
The Victoria Park Pavilion makes visits even better. It has accessible washrooms and a warm indoor space, giving everyone a comfortable place to rest and enjoy the park.
Festivity
Want to bring a big event, festival, or race to the heart of the river valley? Ready to turn that idea into a reality? Connect with our Civic Events team to get started.
Play
Bring the family to the playground or organize and book a game on the baseball diamond or cricket pitch.
Gather
Enjoy a casual, drop-in picnic at one of the park's many sites, or book a designated picnic site for larger events.
Participate
Ready to level up your skills? The park offers exciting, year-round opportunities to learn and play—whether you're aiming for the bullseye in archery or mastering another outdoor adventure, an expert team is here to guide you!
Winter Wonderland
Lace up your skates in style! The Pavilion's change room has seating, lockers and an indoor viewing area – all set against an eye-catching backdrop: Exotic Species art installation. Glide along the famous IceWay and skate across the Victoria Skating Oval with ease. Explore the snowy trails to the northwest by snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Want to learn to cross-country ski? Outdoor Adventure Programs offer "Learn to Ski" classes!
Enjoy the river valley’s scenic walking and cycling trails. The Pavilion provides comfort, shelter and washroom facilities.
Victoria Park aims to be welcoming and accessible for everyone. While we work to make the park easier to use, some parts of the existing infrastructure may not meet everyone’s needs. Please review the accessibility features listed below.
Following each snowfall, staff prioritize snow and ice removal to ensure visitor safety and comfort. This includes focusing on 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
The park features two gravel parking lots. Concrete pad accessible parking stalls are located in the main parking lot.
Transit Access
There are no direct transit services 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.
Pathways
Pathways are mostly gravel, with only a few paved sections. Refer to the map for pathway routes. The primary paved trail network is located to the south of the park.
Victoria Pavilion
The Pavilion entrances are accessible with door openers and ramps. An accessible washroom stall is available in each of the male and female washrooms.
Skate Change Area (Winter Season)
Available indoor seating options, including benches, lockers and tables are available in the skate change area.
Seating
Year-round bench seating is available directly outside the main pavilion entrance.
Monday, Wednesday: 10am-5pm, 7-10pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-5pm, 9-10pm
Friday-Sunday: 10am-10pm
The Oval is unavailable to the public during these times:
Monday, Wednesday: 5-7pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 5-9pm
Check Status and 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.
Northern Pavilion Entry
Located just outside the Pavilion entrance, equipped with a handrail. Provides direct access to the Skating Oval.
Southern Pavilion Entry (Ramp)
Accessed via the ramp south of the skate change doors. Leads to the path connecting to both the Skating Oval and the IceWay
Access Note: Skate matting connects the Pavilion directly to the northern and southern Pavilion entry points. When the skating oval is unavailable for public skating (reserved for the Edmonton Speed Skating Association), visitors must use the south entry or an alternative entry path to reach the IceWay from the skate change area.
Dedicated IceWay entry points are located at Picnic Site #6 and directly north of the main parking lot.
Victoria Park has 6 picnic sites available for reservation during the summer and 1 picnic site available for reservation during the winter. There are also 7 picnic sites available for drop-in use.
To learn more about picnic site use and reservations, please visit Picnic Sites.
| Picnic Site | Site #1 | Site #2 (Available for winter reservations) | Site #3 | Site #4 | Site #5 | Site #6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy/Shelter | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Capacity | 64 | 96 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 96 |
| Tables | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Power Access Additional Fees apply | No | Yes 200ft cord required | No | Yes 160ft cord required | No | Yes 100ft cord required |
| Vehicle Access Additional Fees apply | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Inflatables Permitted | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alcohol Permitted | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wood Camp Stoves Firewood not provided-please bring your own | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fire Pit Firewood not provided-please bring your own | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| BBQ Pits | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Onsite Amenities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nearest Washroom | Pavilion (Accessible) 90m | Pavilion (Accessible) 65m | Pavilion (Accessible) 80m | Pavilion (Accessible) 60m | Pavilion (Accessible) 114m | Portables (South of Site #6) 53m |
| Wheelchair Accessible Site | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Walking Distance to Nearest Parking | 45m | 55m | 55m | 35m | 115m | 30m |
| 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 |
