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Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on the future of Northeast River Valley Park. This phase of engagement is now closed and a What We Heard report will be available in spring 2024. Any future engagement opportunities will be announced at a later date.
Nestled along the northeast portion of Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River (17 Street NE and 153 Avenue NE), the 190-acre property, previously known as Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch, joined the River Valley Park system in 2023.
Summer activities inbound! Explore the park in many different ways this summer, through registered camps, drop in programming and self-directed learning opportunities. Keep an eye out for future updates here and on social media.
On-site amenities include the following:
* High density external washroom locations at Big Island, Lower Lawn and Upper Lawn are subject to closure during lower park attendance. Signage is posted on each building to indicate if the facilities are open for use.
Event Centre Rentals
Booking opportunities are now available! Learn more about exclusive use bookings available for the Event Centre, amphitheatre and barn bridges.
Outdoor Rentals
Looking to hold a special event or festival in the park? Connect with our civic events team to learn more.
This new Northeast River Valley Park is 190 acres, or 77 hectares. This makes the park larger than Hawrelak Park’s 168 acres, or 68 hectares, and just smaller than Rundle Park’s 192 acres, or 85 hectares (minus the golf course).
Currently, long-term commercial uses are not available. Consideration for short-term or mobile opportunities may be considered starting in 2024.
Visitors can enjoy many river valley park activities, such as hiking, cycling, picnicking and bird watching. Ski trails and snowshoeing are available this winter. The lake is available for non-motorized boating in spring/summer. Skating is not permitted on the lake in the winter due to the underwater aeration system. The Event Centre is open for private rental opportunities.
This site can be accessed through the River Valley trail network (the nearest park is Hermitage Park at 6.1km away) or by vehicle access from 153 avenue and 9 street. The nearest transit centre is Clareview Transit Station and the nearest bus route is 121.
Yes! This park is connected to the River Valley trail network. Cycle/pedestrian access is available all the way from west Edmonton to east Edmonton.
From downtown Edmonton, the drive is approximately 25 minutes. For comparison, it is 25 minutes from downtown Edmonton to Terwillegar Park
Public washrooms are available year-round at the Lakefront Lodge building. External washroom buildings located at the Big Island, Upper Lawn and Lower Lawn are available during the summer season approximately mid-May to mid-October. Washroom facility open or closure status is noted on each building signage.
The Event Centre is exclusive to private event rentals and not available for public bathroom access.
External washroom buildings are closed during the winter season. Winter portable washrooms are available at the Event Centre parking lot and Forest Amphitheatre during these times.
This park does not currently have picnic sites designated for alcohol consumption although this may be considered in the future.
There are currently no food services available on site. This is being considered for the future.
Some amenities, such as the Event Centre, are accessible. Park pathways and parking areas are currently gravel.
There are approximately 2.3km of walking trails, including a 1.5km lakeside loop.
Yes! We are excited to offer public non-motorized boating access at this site during the spring/summer seasons. There is a hand launch located near the Lakefront Lodge building. Personal flotation devices are required to access the water. There are no lifeguards on duty.
