Parks, Trails and Natural Areas

Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area

1228 TWP RD 534

Update: November 12, 2019

Trails are closed to equestrain 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 kilometres 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

2303 TWP RD 510

Update: November 1, 2019

The gate for the lower parking lot is closed for the season. Day use parking is avalable in the upper parking lot.

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.

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Devonian Trail

51013 RG RD 263

Update: September 5, 2019

Due to an accident, the boardwalk on the Devonian Trail from the University of Alberta Botanic Garden to Banksiana Drive is closed to public use. Please avoid the area.

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.

Washrooms are located at Prospectors' Point and Bunchberry Meadows.

Hasse Lake Recreation Area

52228 RG RD 21

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.

The park is open for winter use and ice fishing. Dogs are welcome on leash.

Jackfish Lake Recreation Area and Boat Launch

7-52204 HWY 770

Update: August 19, 2019

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) bloom advisory issued for Jack Fish Lake.

To learn more, please visit Alberta Health Services News & Advisories.

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:

• Weekdays from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Weekends and statutory holidays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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

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

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 kilometres 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. 

Ascot Beach 

23-53113 RG RD 44

East Pit Lake

North of HWY 16, off RG RD 40B, Parkland County

Gainford

104 Lake RD., Gainford

Kokomoko

6027 TWP RD 534

Update: June 27, 2018

Alberta Health Services Advisory - Kokomoko Day Use Area

There is a current Blue Green Algae Advisory for Isle Lake and signs are posted at Kokomoko Day Use Area advising visitors not to use the lake. Please visit Alberta Health Services Health Advisory for additional information.

Muir Lake

  27429 TWP RD 540

Rich's Point

 1-53025 RD RD 43