Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area
Parkland County has placed a SEASONAL RESTRICTION on horse use on Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area Trails. This means no horses on the area trails during the winter months.
The seasonal restriction is in place until the snow season is completed and Parkland County is no longer grooming and setting the trails for skiing (normally in March, depending on snow situation).
The seasonal restriction is intended to preserve and protect Parkland County’s grooming and tracksetting efforts for cross country skiing as well as address safety issues with winter trail use.
Contact Parkland County Parks and Recreation at 780-968-8888 with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area is a beautiful scenic park located North of Stony Plain. Bring the family to enjoy a fishing trip, spend a few hours canoeing, mountain biking, or hiking through the park. Bring along a camera or binoculars to enjoy the diverse wildlife that live at Chickakoo. This 480-acre park has over 14 kilometres of scenic trails, which are perfect in the summer for walking or biking and in the winter trails are track set for cross country skiing. Chickakoo Lake Park can be accessed by going north of Highway 16 on Highway 779, head west on Township Road 534, and follow the signs into the park. You can pick up a park brochure at the Parkland County Centre, or you can drop into the park and check out the well marked trails and trail maps located at the entrance to the park.
Click here to see the trail map (PDF format)
Features
- Cross County Skiing
- Interpretive Trail
- Walking Trails
- Hiking Trails
- Cycling Trails
- Equestrian Trails
- Picnic Areas
- Washrooms (Outdoor Type)
- Boat Launch
- Fishing
- Parking
Indian Ridge is the setting for a self-guided tour that details the natural features you pass through with clearly marked signs. From plants to animals, the Chickakoo Area is home to a diverse collection of wildlife. This is a bird-watchers paradise as the forest and lakes are home to numerous species of birds.
Winter Use
Each winter 14 kilometres of trails are track set for cross county skiing. A chalet is provided in which skiers can escape the elements and take a break. Trails are available for all levels of skiers, with challenging hills for the advanced, and pleasant flats for the beginners.
Location
