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Please respect social distancing and keep 2 meters (6ft) away from other individuals/groups visiting the park. For the latest updates, visit www.parklandcounty.com/COVID19 |
Parks, Trails and Natural Areas
Parkland County is well known for its beautiful parks, trails and natural areas. There is something for everyone to enjoy!
Discover Parkland is an online, interactive map where you can find trails and create your own maps. Select "Go To Area of Interest" from the "I want to" drop-down menu. Follow the category steps to select a trail system.
Friendly reminder: Please do not walk on the groomed ski trails.
All parks within the County are closed to the public between the hours of II:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Park updates in the County
July 28, 2021
Fire Advisory: Fires are permitted in the parks but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant.
June 29, 2021
Fire Restriction:
Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. No fires are permitted in any of the parks.
May 11, 2021
Trails at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area are open to equestrian use.
March 30, 2021
The gate to the lower parking lot at Constable Chelsey Robinson Park is now open.
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Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area |
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1228 TWP RD 534 Update: July 28, 2021Fire Advisory: Fires are permitted in the parks but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Update: June 29, 2021Fire Restriction: Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. Fires are not permitted at this time. Update: May 11, 2021Trails are open to equestrian use. If you are a nature lover, this is the place for you! With over 480 acres of woodland and lakes, Chickakoo is home to wildlife such as moose, deer, beavers, birds and so much more. Enjoy 11 km of trails used for walking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Trails are regularly groomed and tracks set regularly for cross country skiing in the winter months. There are washrooms, picnic areas, fire pits with firewood supplied, a gazebo, a playground, and hand launch for non-motorized boats. No swimming allowed. Dogs are welcome on leash. Did you know that a diffused aeration system was installed in Chickakoo Lake? Find out what it will mean for the health of the lake: aeration project information. Download a copy of the Chickakoo trail map. |
Constable Chelsey Robinson Park |
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2303 TWP RD 510
Update: July 28, 2021Fire Advisory: Fires are permitted in the parks but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Update: June 29, 2021Fire Restriction: Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. Fires are not permitted at this time. Update: March 30, 2021The gate to the lower parking lot is now open. The upper parking lot is open for day use. Constable Chelsey Robinson Park is Parkland County's newest park on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. Enjoy the beautiful view of the river as you fish, enjoy a picnic or go for a walk along the riverbank. There are 16 picnic sites, fire pits with firewood provided free of charge, and washrooms. Dogs are welcome on leash. |
Devonian Trail |
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51013 RG RD 263
Update: July 28, 2021Fire Advisory: Fires are permitted in the parks but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Update: June 29, 2021Fire Restriction: Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. Fires are not permitted at this time. Funded in partnership with the River Valley Alliance, the County's newest trail is now complete. The 7m trail spans from Prospectors' Point to the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens. Dogs are welcome on leash. Washrooms are located at Prospectors' Point and Bunchberry Meadows. No dogs allowed at Bunchberry Meadows Conservation Area. |
Hasse Lake Recreation Area |
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52228 RG RD 21
Update: July 28, 2021Fire Advisory: Fires are permitted in the parks but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Update: June 29, 2021Fire Restriction: Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. Fires are not permitted at this time. This beautiful 300-acre day use park is a great place to enjoy a family picnic, go bird watching or take a stroll on the 3 km loop trail. There is a hand launch and dock at the lake for boats (speed limit 12 km/hr) and fish cleaning tables. No swimming allowed. Dogs are welcome on leash. The park is open for winter use and ice fishing. |
Jackfish Lake Recreation Area and Boat Launch |
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7-52204 HWY 770
Update: July 28, 2021Fire Advisory: Fires are permitted in the parks but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Update: June 29, 2021Fire Restriction: Fire hazard conditions are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. Fires are not permitted at this time. This delightful park is the perfect place to spend the day on the water, the beach and enjoy the sun. It features a boat launch for motorized boats, beach area for swimming, fishing and a picnic area. The park is open in the winter months for ice fishing. A $20 parking fee applies from May 15 to September 15 during the following hours:
Please note: Effective May 15, 2019, Parkland County will no longer accept cash as payment at Jackfish Lake Recreation Area. Debit card, Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. Parking is limited; 23 stalls are available on a first come, first served basis. |
Prospectors' Point Day Use Area |
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51013 RG RD 263
Rumor has it there is gold in that river! Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, just outside the Town of Devon, Prospectors' Point Day Use area is a great place to go fishing or pan for gold. There are picnic tables and washrooms onsite; however, fires are not permitted. Dogs are welcome on leash. Prospectors' Point is the trailhead for the Devonian Trail; a 7km trail that connects to the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens. |
Tucker's Field |
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NW - 11 - 51 - 26 - W - 4
160 acres of natural area between Prospectors' Point and the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens with a natural trail system. Enjoy kilometers of trails used for walking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Trails are regularly groomed and tracks set regularly for cross country skiing in the winter months. Dogs are welcome on leash. Equestrian use is permitted seasonally. |
Secondary Day Use Park Areas
Parkland County has a number of small day use parks that provide access to a variety of lakes including Wabamun Lake, Lake Isle and Muir Lake.
Ascot Beach |
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23-53113 RG RD 44
Update: August 7, 2020Alberta Health Services Advisory - Wabamun Lake There is a current Blue-green algae advisory for Wabamun Lake. Please visit Alberta Health Services Health Advisory for additional information. |
East Pit Lake |
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North of HWY 16, off RG RD 40B, Parkland County
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Gainford |
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104 Lake RD., Gainford
Update: August 7, 2020Alberta Health Services Advisory - Lake Isle There is a current Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Isle Lake. Please visit Alberta Health Services Health Advisory for additional information. |
Kokomoko |
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6027 TWP RD 534
Update: August 7, 2020Alberta Health Services Advisory - Lake Isle There is a current Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Isle Lake. Please visit Alberta Health Services Health Advisory for additional information. |
Muir Lake |
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27429 TWP RD 540
Boat launch access is closed from November 1 - April 30. |
Rich's Point |
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1-53025 RD RD 43
Update: August 7, 2020Alberta Health Services Advisory - Wabamun Lake There is a current Blue-green algae advisory for Wabamun Lake. Please visit Alberta Health Services Health Advisory for additional information. |
Natural Areas
Parkland County has independently operated natural areas that are great for nature walks and bird watching.
Provincial Parks
There are three beautiful provincial parks located within the boundaries of Parkland County:
- Pembina River Provincial Park is near the towering Pembina River gorge with cliffs as high as 62 metres! There is a campground and day use area. The park is a wonderful place to picnic, swim and spend the day.
- Wabamun Lake Provincial Park offers lake access and clean beaches. There is a campground, picnic area, playground and so much more.
- Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park has over 1421 hectares of lake and natural areas. This park is wonderful for bird watching and nature walks.
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