All parks within the County are closed to the public between the hours of II:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Park Updates
May 22, 12:30 p.m. update: Prospectors Point has re-opened.
May 20, 2025: Due to a fire at Prospectors Point over the weekend, please note that a section of the trail is closed. (map was included for reference; now removed as it's no longer applicable as of May 22)
May 15, 2025: Parkland County is under a Fire Advisory. Open fires are allowed with permits, but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Soaking the area adjacent to fire pits with water is recommended. Fire permits may be restricted.See our Fire Hazard Levels page for more details
May 1, 2025
Trails at Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area are open for equestrian use.
April 17, 2025
The gate to the lower parking lot at Constable Chelsey Robinson Park has been opened.
March 14, 2025The Pier at Waterfront Park in Wabamun will be closed to the public until May 31st while the wooden planks are replaced and a railing is installed.
Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area |
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1228 TWP RD 534 May 1, 2025 Trails are open for 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 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 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 walk along the riverbank. There are 16 picnic sites, fire pits with free firewood provided, and washrooms. Dogs are welcome on leash. |
Devonian Trail |
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51013 RG RD 263 Funded in partnership with the River Valley Alliance, this trail is part of Amisko Wacîw Mêskanaw (Beaver Hill Road) trail connecting the North Saskatchewan River Valley from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan. The 7km 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 February 13, 2025 Trails at Hasse Lake have been groomed and track set. This beautiful 300-acre day use park is a great place to enjoy a family picnic, bird watching or take a stroll on the 3 km loop trail. There are fire pits with firewood supplied, washrooms, a playground, 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 Boat Launch and Recreation Area |
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7-52204 HWY 770 Boat Launch
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: Parkland County no longer accepts 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 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. |
Sundance Boat Launch and Recreation Area |
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SE-29-52-4-5 The park features a boat launch for motorized boats, fishing, walking path up the fingers of the channel, and a picnic area. A $20 parking fee applies from May 15 to September 15 during the following hours:
Depth ranges were taken on July 27, 2023. Please note that depth levels will change as water levels change and boat launch users are responsible for checking the water before using. Use at your own risk. Due to the water outfall in the channel, this is not a safe winter access point, due to unstable ice, for the lake and is closed during the winter months. |
Tucker's Field |
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NW - 11 - 51 - 26 - W - 4 December 19, 2024 Trails at Tucker's Field have been groomed and track set. 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 for cross country skiing in the winter months. Dogs are welcome on leash. Equestrian use is permitted. |
Wabamun Waterfront Park and Boat Launch |
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Wabamun Waterfront Park will be going through a revitalization in 2025. Pier The Pier at Waterfront Park will be closed to the public until June 6th while the wooden planks are replaced and a railing is installed.
Spray Park Closed
Boat Launch Open - Construction continues on waterfront park and you may encounter construction traffic, please use caution when using this park.
Waterfront Park Revitalisation Sept 2024 - July 2025 - Park area will closed beginning Sept 30, 2024 - Parking lot and pier will remain open during construction.
Work on the Day use park will be completed in phases throughout the end of 2024 through 2025. Please visit our project updates page for specific details. |
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 |
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East Pit Lake |
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North of HWY 16, off RG RD 40B, Parkland County |
Gainford |
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104 Lake RD., Gainford |
Kokomoko |
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6027 TWP RD 534 |
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 |
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.
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.