{"id":935558,"date":"2026-10-16T19:58:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/935558\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T19:58:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T19:58:23","slug":"the-best-parks-to-visit-in-edmonton-during-the-fall-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/935558\/","title":{"rendered":"The best parks to visit in Edmonton during the fall season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s still time to get outdoors this season, and Edmonton is home to some great parks that absolutely burst with colour in the fall.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to take a stroll, ride a bike, or just enjoy nature this fall, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best parks in Edmonton to visit to scratch that itch. From parks with trails deep in the river valley to newly renovated spots with waterfront walkways, we\u2019ve got it all.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you\u2019re ready to get an eyeful of some of the most scenic fall views at parks in the city, let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n<p>With over 100 years of history, Borden Park is filled with art, walking paths, and even a formal flower garden during the spring and summer seasons. In the fall, this spot is perfect for taking a stroll on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/activities_parks_recreation\/parks_rivervalley\/trail-system\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">one of its many trails<\/a>, hanging with friends, or simply enjoying the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>Where:\u00a07507 Borden Park Rd., Edmonton, Alta.<\/p>\n<p>According to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/activities_parks_recreation\/parks_rivervalley\/william-hawrelak-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">City of Edmonton<\/a>, this park spans 68 hectares and boasts more than just River Valley views. Hawrelak Park has wide\u2011open meadows, shady picnic spots, and an adjacent five\u2011hectare lake. Here, you can find an extensive, accessible paved pathway system perfect for walking and cycling year-round, including a lakefront walkway to enjoy the scenery.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, after being closed for three years of construction and reopening this year, Hawrelak Park has a whole bunch of fabulous new amenities to enjoy. This includes a brand-new playground, renovated picnic shelters, drop-in picnic sites, and an upgraded Heritage Amphitheatre.<\/p>\n<p>Where:\u00a09330 Groat Rd. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<\/p>\n<p>Rundle Park is located on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River, sitting in the northeastern part of Edmonton. Like the other parks, it features a bunch of facilities, including sports fields, trails, picnic sites, and even its own golf course.<\/p>\n<p>During the winter months, it\u2019s even got its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/activities_parks_recreation\/outdoor-ice-rinks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">skating paths<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/activities_parks_recreation\/toboggan-hills\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">toboggan hills<\/a>. However, during the fall, it\u2019s a gorgeous cascade of colours everywhere you look.<\/p>\n<p>Where:\u00a02909 113th Ave., Edmonton, Alta<\/p>\n<p>Surrounded by the lush scenery of the Edmonton River Valley, this park has some of the best fall views in the city. With the creek, beautiful pathways and trails, and leaves showing off all their different colours, this park is a great place for that picture-perfect photo op.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/activities_parks_recreation\/parks_rivervalley\/mill-creek-ravine\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">City of Edmonton<\/a>, it\u2019s also a hot spot for dog walkers, runners, and mountain bikers. No matter how you find yourself in the river valley, you\u2019ll be sure to find yourself enchanted.<\/p>\n<p>Where:\u00a076th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alta.<\/p>\n<p>This park, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/activities_parks_recreation\/parks_rivervalley\/whitemud-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the City<\/a>, is located between these three hot spots in the area: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/attractions_events\/fort-edmonton-park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Edmonton Park<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/attractions_events\/john-janzen-nature-centre\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John Janzen Nature Centre<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikwc.org\/kihciy-askiy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kihcihkaw ask\u00ee<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welca.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Whitemud Equine Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from being well-located, it offers many picnic sites, multi-use trails, and a popular toboggan hill in the winter. There\u2019s also a convenient little spot in the park, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmonton.ca\/activities_parks_recreation\/parks_rivervalley\/alfred-savage-centre\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alfred H. Savage Centre<\/a>, which has public washroom facilities and is available for year-round bookings.<\/p>\n<p>Where: 13204 Fox Dr. NW, Edmonton, Alta.<\/p>\n<p>Recent posts:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/fall-paranormal-tours-fort-edmonton-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fort Edmonton Park is hosting authentic paranormal tours at its most haunted hot spots<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/things-to-do-weekend-edmonton-oct-16-18\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">10 fun things to do this weekend in and around Edmonton (Oct. 16-18)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=curiocity.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded alignnone size-full wp-image-254369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792180702_965_Keep-up-with-your-city.-Add-Curiocity-as-a-Preferred-Source-on-Google-e1779889457233.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"851\" height=\"199\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-loaded \" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792180703_98_Screenshot-2025-07-07-090847.png\" alt=\"Alyssa Gallardo\" title=\"Alyssa Gallardo\"  \/>Alyssa Gallardo<\/p>\n<p>Alyssa is a Staff Writer for Dished and Curiocity Edmonton. She\u2019s a big fan of everything entertainment, and can always be seen running around the city going from concert to concert.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/curiocity.com\/author\/alyssa-gallardo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read articles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There\u2019s still time to get outdoors this season, and Edmonton is home to some great parks that absolutely&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":935559,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194294],"tags":[49,48,23752],"class_list":["post-935558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-edmonton","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-edmonton"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/935558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=935558"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/935558\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/935559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=935558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=935558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=935558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}