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Jackie Parker Park

4.6 (11 reviews)
Closed 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Free Little Library in the Offleash area!
Paul S.

Jackie Parker Recreation Area is a great big area with many amenities for the family. There are picnic sites, a spray park, climbing wall, playground, small lake (skating pond in winter), walking trails, fire pit, and an off-leash area. The Millwoods golf-course is also very close by. I am going to focus my review on the off-leash area as the only kids I have are of the furry four-legged kind. So we go out to Jackie Parker quite a bit with the dogs. Our other favourite off-leash area is Terwillegar but Jackie Parker is becoming a new favourite. The off-leash are is quite large and expansive and has a kind of a figure-8 walking trail. There are poopy bag dispensers on location and as per usual people leave extra bags out as well. There is a notice board for community info as well as lost/found posts etc. The last time I was there they have also installed a Little Free Library box. The parking lot is a bit small in the off-leash area to accommodate the number of people that use this area (-1 star), but you can always park in the playground parking lot and walk across the road to enter the off-leash area. Be respectful though as the playground area is not off-leash so you should keep your dogs on leash until you reach the off-leash area (not everyone likes dogs, or is unfired of them no matter how gentle).

Believe it! Mid-april and the trees are already leafing out along the forest trail @jackieparker.
Pamela L.

Note: this is specifically a review of the off leash dog park at the Jackie Parker recreation area. We really love this off leash area. The people and dogs are always very friendly. We find ourselves there at least a few times a week and have gotten to know many regulars. Our favourite part of Jackie Parker is the forest walking trail that outlines the perimeter of the park. My dog loves to explore in the trees and it's a good place to get out of the wind or sun. It's a pretty short walk, taking about 15 minutes from one end to the other. It's a relaxed stroll with only one stretch that can be a bit dicey in the winter (see photo). This path also feels nature-y without being more than a few steps from the action in the field. This is especially important walking alone with a not so protective dog. I've always felt very safe at Jackie Parker (which is not something I can say about every place I've walked my pup). There are a number of benches and garbage cans strategically placed around the park. And for the most part people are good about picking up after their pets. It's usually busy enough that there are dogs to interact with but not so crazy you can't find parking. I was also charmed by Jackie Parker when we visited in December and found many of the trees along the forest path had been decorated for Christmas. Let's just say it was pretty magical!

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The rock-climbing area, the variety of monkey bars and of course the spray park that makes loud wild animal sounds.

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Rundle Park

4.0(14 reviews)
8.2 km

Rundle Park is far from the closest river valley park to my home, but it's one that I frequent…read moreoften. Why? Disc golf! Rundle Park has the largest and most well-used disc golf course in Edmonton, and is home to Edmonton's disc golf league. For those that aren't familiar with disc golf, it's similar to traditional golf, in that you start at a tee, but the goal is to throw discs into baskets instead of hitting balls into holes. Disc golf has ramped up popularity since Covid restrictions were introduced, as it's an easy outdoor sport that has no green fees and allows for social distancing. I've played the course at Rundle many times and I still find it challenging. Some of the holes are fairly long, and have hazards like water or hills to keep you on your toes. Compared to the other courses I have played, Rundle could do a better job with signage to help players find the next hole, as some of the holes criss-cross each other a bit. The bathrooms in the family centre are open daily, and there are plenty of parking spots. Aside from disc golf, Rundle is huge. I've attended 5k races here, and they easily can stay within the park. There are playgrounds, and numerous picnic sites. On a recent Sunday, the park was full of people setting up makeshift picnic sites in the grass, and all the city-run picnic spots were fully of families. I will note that the mini-golf is no longer open, even though there are a few painted signs remaining in the park. Rundle is a wonderful place in the city to spend time with family and friends, and a perfect picnic destination.

LOVE me some Rundle Park…read more When I first moved to Canada, from Seattle, 14 years ago our townhouse was across the street. Now, the area is a bit rough but that's not Rundle Park's fault. The park itself is MASSIVE and contains the ACT pool, the clubhouse you can rent out for parties, paddle boats, lots of trails, views/access to river valley, and tennis courts open to the public for free. Not to mention the bumpy roller coaster feel of the road that will abuse your car but is oh so fun for bike riding. It's build on the old city dump so that's why the ground bubbles up all over the place! There's a golf course here though I've never had the pleasure. They also have outdoor mini golf but I've never tried that either. They also set up huge bails of hay here in the winter along the fence lines for awesome and relatively safe tobogganing! See you soon Rundle Park!

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Mill Creek Ravine Park

4.7(9 reviews)
4.6 km

I really enjoyed this park in the past but I have to say when you're less mobile, it does take some…read moresleuthing to figure out where to access things to get a better walk close to the ravine. Beautiful at all times of the year and one of my most favourite winter events is held within this park. Being that I live decently close to this park, I was surprised the 3 access points to this park I've encountered were all massive stairs but none of them had signs for any options for accessible routes. Lovely benches always nearby the top of the stairs which I've enjoyed this summer and some being near smaller open parks, I've enjoyed watching the dogs. I wouldn't recommend using the stair routes unless you're looking for good cardio in your day otherwise after a long walk in the ravine, it is quite a hike back up (speaking from past experiences!). Today, I took a neighbourhood construction detour and wondered where everyone was going with bikes and dogs. It was like the whole neighbourhood was outside! I smartly followed the dog walkers and biker groups. Finally, flatter trails and easier slope access points to the park were wonderfully revealed. There's cement paths on the upper portions of millcreek and more gravel and dirt paths on the lower levels. Some beautiful places for photos - tons of people out there today for family and engagement photos with the beautiful fall colours and the lovely bridges. I really like millcreek ravine due to the mix use. There's a good mix of on and off leash trails for dog walkers. Good trails for all sorts of bikes. Decent paved trails for young families. Nice variation of walking paths for various fitness levels. Lovely way to connect with nature without driving out of the city. I do have to say with everyone outside, I was surprised that I was one of the few with a mask on in the park. Some areas the trails are so narrow, you're almost shoulder to shoulder passing by. The path I ended on was going in the direction of the pool but due to my limited walking distance stamina, I turned around way before reaching that. Had a great but unexpected chat with friends on my way back to my vehicle which of course was much closer than I actually thought (it's easy to loose track of how far you've gone so good to remember to charge up your phone before going into the ravine so you can check distances/path maps).

It's kinda my Go-To because it's close by. Endless trails…read more Sometimes they are mucky. If you don't like dogs, stay off the lower South trail that allows off leash access. There is one porta potty in the parking lot beside the Mill Creek pool turnoff. Lots of cyclists. Most of them use their bells to give you heads up. Some will shout..."On your left!'... I shout back, "I doubt that, pal. I voted NDP". I can walk 10 km through this park which gives me a pretty nice, safe workout. I also stop and smell the roses.

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