Hampton Inn by Hilton Edmonton/Sherwood Park

The Strathcona Science Park is the only Provincial park in the River Valley Alliance park system. Over the past century, this area has been home to a number of coal mines, a gravel extraction pit and finally a landfill before becoming a provincial park in 1980. As part of Alberta's 75th Anniversary in 1980, the Alberta Heritage Fund invested the equivalent of $40 million in today's dollars to create the park. It consisted of six main buildings showcasing the area's rich history of...

Go for a walk around Hermitage Park's man-made lakes. The south end of Hermitage Park is an outdoor treat that was made for family outings. The man-made lakes include one stocked with trout for fishing and you are also able to boat on the lakes. Hermitage Park is also home to the 1987 tornado memorial towards the north end of the largest lake. The mixed paved/gravel paths take you through the park and along the North Saskatchewan River and the trails transform for skiing and snowshoe...

Take fido for a walk on this shared community trail! The north end of Hermitage park is a shared paved path for all users and it is also home to a very large off leash area for pets. The trail takes you from one of the many parking lots in Hermitage Park and down along the North Saskatchewan River. There is one beach location where pets and people can get right up to the river and fido can go for a swim. A new feature in Hermitage Park is the Kennedale Constructed Wetland. Once a mined...

Nature walk with four bridges Rundle Park is the ideal place for recreational activities throughout the year. Situated in the northeast part of Edmonton's scenic river valley, the park is filled with beautiful rolling hills, lush natural forests, man-made lakes,multi-use trails and footbridges across the river. Originally a coal mine and gravel extraction area, it provided jobs to the community of Beverly for many years. Jacob Prins bought the lands in 1927 and used them for farming and...

There is something for everyone in Rundle Park Rundle Park is the ideal place for recreational activities throughout the year. Situated in the northeast part of Edmonton's scenic river valley, the park is filled with beautiful rolling hills, lush natural forests, man-made lakes,multi-use trails and footbridges across the river. Originally a coal mine and gravel extraction area, it provided jobs to the community of Beverly for many years. Jacob Prins bought the lands in 1927 and used them...