Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Louise McKinney Riverfront Park serves as the modern gateway to the North Saskatchewan River valley parks system. Positioned as the closest river valley park to Downtown Edmonton, it offers you convenient access to nature right from the city center, connecting directly to the Hotel Macdonald via the 100 Street Funicular. Revitalized in the 2000s as part of Edmonton's “Ribbons of Green” river valley enhancement initiative, the park features paved paths that lead everywhere across the parks system and link into the Trans Canada Trail system.
When you visit, you can see and explore a variety of features throughout the grounds. Walk along the scenic path inside the Chinese Garden, where you will find a gazebo with an electrical outlet open for public booking. Stroll along the riverfront promenade to utilize a shelter-house featuring a public washroom alongside several other amenities.
If you want to get on the water, the riverfront area features a public dock suitable for canoes and other small boats. You can also walk across the Tawatinâ Bridge over the North Saskatchewan River to access Henrietta Muir Edwards Park and the Edmonton Riverboat attraction.
What to see at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
- Chinese Garden with a scenic path and a bookable gazebo equipped with an electrical outlet
- Public dock along the riverfront for launching canoes and small boats
- Direct access to Downtown Edmonton and Hotel Macdonald via the 100 Street Funicular
- Riverfront promenade featuring a shelter-house with a public washroom
Visiting tips
If you need to power equipment for a gathering, you can book the park's Chinese Garden gazebo which includes an electrical outlet.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Louise McKinney Riverfront Park is easy to reach on Edmonton’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Al-Rashid Mosque and Art Gallery of Alberta. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Edmonton travel guide.
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