Parks and Trails in Alberta

Parks in Alberta, Canada provide travelers an opportunity to explore the wilderness landscapes, eco systems and communities of the province, as well as, discover the history of the province of Alberta.

Click the Alberta Regions below to view parks, trails and places in that area.

Central Alberta Parks

North Alberta Parks

Rocky Mountain Parks

South Alberta Parks

By The Lake Park in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada enjoys many activities and a paved walking trail around the whole man made lake!

Nearby Community: Wetaskiwin

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Confederation Park is one of Calgary`s most popular green spaces for year round activities and events.

905 30 Avenue NW,

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Laycock Park is located along the Nose Creek regional pathway system in the community of Thorncliffe/Greenview
Hours: 5am - 11pm

5979 6 Street NE

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Elliston Park hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m

1827 68 Street SE

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Jasper National Park activities include golfing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, boating, birdwatching, rock climbing, horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, cycling, rafting, camping, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice climbing...

Highway #16

Nearby Community: Jasper

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The Banff National Park has grown to include over 1,500 kilometres of recreational trails for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, xc skiing and snowshoeing. There are ski mountains, picnic areas, summit lookouts, camping, mountain resorts, alpine teahouses, lakes, waterfalls, history and more.

Highway #93

Nearby Community: Banff

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The park was created in 2000 and named after Wilbur Griffith who, with his wife Betty, donated a portion of their estate to The City of Calgary to be set aside as a nature preserve. Griffith Woods is classified as a Special Protection Natural Environment Park because of its overall environmental...

Discovery Ridge Blvd SW

Nearby Community: Discovery ridge

Discovery Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest region of Calgary. It is located on the western ridge of the city bounded by Glenmore Trail, Elbow River, and Tsui T’ina

160 Discovery Ridge Blvd

Nearby Community: Calgary

Sien Lok Park is a Chinese cultural park located on the south Bow River Pathway in downtown Calgary.

1 St SW & Riverfront Ave

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The park includes a variety or features, including water loops, a tower, a spray-zy-daisy and ground sprays.

761 Switzer Drive

Nearby Community: Hinton

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An outstanding mountain bike skills park that is fun, safe, free of charge, and accessible for all abilities and ages, thereby facilitating the promotion of skills development, active lifestyles and mountain culture.

281 Robb Rd

Nearby Community: Hinton

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Athabasca Riverfront Park that has trails weaving along the Athabasca River and throughout the fresh shaded forest - the trails are nice and level

600 West River Rd

Nearby Community: Hinton

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The 3 kilometer Beaver Boardwalk is a unique, wooden pathway that winds its way through wetlands and a living, fully functioning beaver pond in the town of Hinton, Alberta.

161 Reimer Drive

Nearby Community: Hinton

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Maskepetoon Park is an ecological gem tucked away in the west end of Red Deer, Alberta

Kerrywood Drive

Nearby Community: Red Deer

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Baker Park is the most frequently requested park for outdoor weddings. The park has features which support spectacular wedding photography opportunities. They are: The Sun Bowl, Wildflower Mount, and the Eight Pillar Archway

9333 Scenic Bow Rd. N.W.

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Carburn Park is a large natural area park nestled along the Bow River featuring three man-made ponds, a regional pathway, and numerous wildlife, waterfowl and wildflowers to experience. The park reflects the preservation of wildlife habitat and ecosystem for everyone to enjoy.

67 Riverview Dr. S.E.

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Bowmont Park is a large natural environment park that lies along the northern bank of the Bow River in the northwest part of Calgary

85 St. N.W. & 48 Ave. N.W.

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Bordered by the Bow River and the community of Wildwood, Edworthy Park is a large diverse park that makes it a year-round destination. Edworthy Park includes the natural areas of Douglas Fir Trail and Lawrey Gardens.

5050 Spruce Dr. S.W

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Pearce Estate Park lies in a curve of the Bow River as it flows through the southeast part of Calgary and contains a 15 hectare reconstructed wetland and is home to the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery and Bow Habitat Visitor Centre.

1440 17A St. S.E.

Nearby Community: Calgary

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Rotary Park is situated on the hill north of Memorial Drive and east of Centre Street in the northeast. At the south end of Rotary Park is a beautiful vantage point called Jim Fish Ridge. Named for Jim Fish, a long-time parks visionary and supporter.

617 1 St. N.E.

Nearby Community: Calgary