This is a little off-leash park that many people might not know about unless they seek out the dog…read morepark locations in Edmonton. The Belgravia Off Leash area is of course located in the community of Belgravia and along Saskatchewan Drive. The official boundary is stated as "Saskatchewan Drive top of bank from University Avenue south to the west side of a tree stand across from the intersection at 202 Saskatchewan Drive South and the lower trail to the footbridge." It is a long narrow piece of park with beautiful views of the river valley. From a lookout spot you can sit on one of the benches and look out over the Equine Centre, Fox Drive, the Valley Zoo and more! It isn't a hugely popular off-leash area only because a lot of people do not know about it so it isn't as busy with dogs. If you like taking your dogs to off-leash areas you should definitely check this one out!

BEWARE: This is usually a great park to walk dogs in, with generally respectful owners and…read morefriendly dogs. However, there is a 50ish year old couple - woman, 5'6", dark red dyed shoulder length hair, medium weight, no glasses; man, older, short hair, medium build, 5'11", some partial facial hair (?) - who were walking 3 German-shepherd type dogs at 6:45 PM on Sunday October 20, so at dusk/near dark. They walked straight toward us, not offering any warning and then allowed/?encouraged one of their dogs (all 3 were off - leash) to attack our 8 month old puppy, who was on the leash, and did little/nothing to stop it. A second of their dogs tried to get in on the beating. My puppy cried out and yelped but was on the leash. I got their dog off mine with my cane and told them, in no uncertain terms, to put theirs on leashes or to not walk them in an off-leash dog park. Not only were they non apologetic but were, in fact, very threatening towards me after the incident. Clearly, this type of episode has happened before, which is no doubt why they walk the dogs near dark, and intimidate any victims by bullying them. If you see them, avoid them at all costs or carry /use dog spray for your own safety and for that of your dog.

I really enjoyed this park in the past but I have to say when you're less mobile, it does take some…read moresleuthing to figure out where to access things to get a better walk close to the ravine. Beautiful at all times of the year and one of my most favourite winter events is held within this park. Being that I live decently close to this park, I was surprised the 3 access points to this park I've encountered were all massive stairs but none of them had signs for any options for accessible routes. Lovely benches always nearby the top of the stairs which I've enjoyed this summer and some being near smaller open parks, I've enjoyed watching the dogs. I wouldn't recommend using the stair routes unless you're looking for good cardio in your day otherwise after a long walk in the ravine, it is quite a hike back up (speaking from past experiences!). Today, I took a neighbourhood construction detour and wondered where everyone was going with bikes and dogs. It was like the whole neighbourhood was outside! I smartly followed the dog walkers and biker groups. Finally, flatter trails and easier slope access points to the park were wonderfully revealed. There's cement paths on the upper portions of millcreek and more gravel and dirt paths on the lower levels. Some beautiful places for photos - tons of people out there today for family and engagement photos with the beautiful fall colours and the lovely bridges. I really like millcreek ravine due to the mix use. There's a good mix of on and off leash trails for dog walkers. Good trails for all sorts of bikes. Decent paved trails for young families. Nice variation of walking paths for various fitness levels. Lovely way to connect with nature without driving out of the city. I do have to say with everyone outside, I was surprised that I was one of the few with a mask on in the park. Some areas the trails are so narrow, you're almost shoulder to shoulder passing by. The path I ended on was going in the direction of the pool but due to my limited walking distance stamina, I turned around way before reaching that. Had a great but unexpected chat with friends on my way back to my vehicle which of course was much closer than I actually thought (it's easy to loose track of how far you've gone so good to remember to charge up your phone before going into the ravine so you can check distances/path maps).

It's kinda my Go-To because it's close by. Endless trails…read more Sometimes they are mucky. If you don't like dogs, stay off the lower South trail that allows off leash access. There is one porta potty in the parking lot beside the Mill Creek pool turnoff. Lots of cyclists. Most of them use their bells to give you heads up. Some will shout..."On your left!'... I shout back, "I doubt that, pal. I voted NDP". I can walk 10 km through this park which gives me a pretty nice, safe workout. I also stop and smell the roses.

I've stopped here several times over the years when my body needs a break from being in the…read morevehicle. Tonight I sat way too long in the lineup at Peter's, so naturally I thought of this location on my way home. It was super windy and quite chilly tonight. I debated just looking at the lake from the vehicle but I wanted to see what birds were out there. So I had a fast eating kind of picnic while watching the geese at the lake, checked out the playground to see if it's worth bringing the nephews and nieces (definitely cool!) and just enjoyed watching the sun set from different angles. It's a large park with the road dividing the off leash area from where the playground is. Trees look to be the boundary to the gold course further back in the park. If you're looking for well set up group spaces for picnics that are family friendly, I'd recommend this location. Lots of parking too. Oh

This park is OUT OF THIS WORLD!…read more There are so many playgrounds here, it is easy for me to get lost! TONS of parking, at least 5 separate playgrounds including - toddler playground, big kid playground, rock wall/climbing and rope course play ground, HUGE spray park, and a freaking monkey bars playground... that's right, I said a monkey bars playground with more than 20 different types/styles of monkey bars. This park is INSANE - if you haven't been here, you NEED to come. Get up, right now and go! So pray tell, why am I only giving 4 stars rather than 5 stars? Well... Okay, compared to my family's personal have spray park, this park does not offer concessions, is not staffed during all open hours, and has a lake that little ones could run off to quickly and possibly get wet or be in a dangerous situation. So... If coming here with only big kids that you trust not to go in the lake or run out in the parking lot, then this park may become your very favourite. If you are like me with two kids under 6, this park requires a 1:1 ratio of adults to children to be certain of safety. I will most definitely be coming back here again and again and again!

Update includes lots of parking. If you can't find a spot open in the first lot, then keep…read moredriving and you'll find in the next. We find it gets busier after 11. The best dog park in the west end. Lots of trails and lots of dogs. Never met an unfriendly dog or owner. Have an eye for the cyclists, they can be unfocused

One of the best off leash dog parks in the city. Lots of river valley to explore, everything from…read morewide paved paths to winding forest trails. There's good access to the river and a large, open field for playing. Make sure you have 'business bags' before leaving the parking lot as there are not a lot of places to pick them up in this park. At the moment they are doing major construction on Buena Vista road. It's a bit slow getting here but definitely worth it. Alternately you can park at Hawrelak and walk across the foot bridge (on leash) to BV.

It is a nice place for city apartment dwellers to see a few man made lakes and bike paths. Plenty…read moreof parking. But I have found it always too busy, too many people. Some people fishing. What is worse is the goose poop that is everywhere, and you cannot avoid stepping on it. Forget about sitting on the grass! The city should intervene. Lots of people honking their car horns to lock their doors which takes away from the ambience (people are very inconsiderate these days). For a better experience get out of the city.

Hermitage Park is an urban outdoor lover's paradise. The paved trail that runs through it is…read moreperfect for biking, hiking, and rollerblading. Dog lovers will enjoy the hug off-leash area. The park is picturesque, with several man-made lakes, including one stocked with fish. It is also close to the North Saskatchewan River. As Jeanette pointed out, there are a lot of geese here, so in some places you have to watch where you step -- but I personally think Canada geese area beautiful and it is wonderful to see so many of them at once. Hermitage is also home to the memorial for the tornado that took place in 1987. If you head south in Hermitage, you end up passing the Rundle Golf Course and eventually ending up in Rundle Park itself. To the north is a steep hill worth the climb for the incredible view. Unless you live in the north, Hermitage can be a bit of a trek to get to, but it is worth the effort.

Love taking my pup to this park because there is an enclosed area just for small dogs. For the…read moremost part, most dog owners are responsible and keep control of their dogs and pick up after them. However, one star off due to the unfortunate few that are too lazy to pick up after their dogs. It's more noticeable in the general area

I have a garden plot in this community garden/public park, so I might be a little biased, but I…read morereally really love this space. It was built a few years ago to fill in an empty concrete pad, and I think it's a fantastic improvement, both for gardeners and the public. Unlike other community gardens, which are designed with just the gardeners in mind, Peace Garden Park was intended to be a public park as well. There are a few benches, and a nice little fountain in the middle (it's not always running because it recycles water and sometimes runs dry between rainfalls). As a gardener, it's great to have this space so close to my apartment. I got a pretty good haul this year (despite a little theft, both human and not). It's super accessible and affordable ($20/yr for OCL members, and they have raised beds for people with mobility issues), although there is a lengthy waiting list.