Celebrate the grand reopening of William Hawrelak Park

May 27, 2026

Edmontonians are invited to a community celebration for the reopening of the beloved William Hawrelak Park.

Date: Saturday, May 30
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities throughout the day.
Ceremony: 12:30 - 1 p.m. in the Heritage Amphitheatre
Place: William Hawrelak Park, 9930 Groat Rd. NW

The City of Edmonton is excited to welcome visitors back to William Hawrelak Park! The celebration’s program is packed with fun for everyone, featuring activities, performances, games, food trucks and the chance to win prizes in a scavenger hunt.

Enjoy the Park’s natural beauty while exploring its new and rehabilitated amenities, including:

The Heritage Amphitheatre with accessible hearing loop
The Main Pavilion
A new playground
An accessible lakefront pathway
Picnic shelters
Improved and accessible washrooms
A shared-use pathway

Fun, food and activities
Enjoy live performances in the Heritage Amphitheatre before heading to the City Services Showcase. The Showcase includes Outdoor Adventure Experiences alongside activities with educational interpreters from the John Walter Museum, John Janzen Nature Centre, Muttart Conservatory and Edmonton Valley Zoo.

Explore other activities around the Park:

Learn about the City’s Capital City Clean Up, Root for Trees, Waste and Recycling services, Park Rangers and Animal Care and Control.
Check out the newest wrapped ETS bus, featuring art inspired by conversations with Indigenous seniors.
Head over to meet Edmonton Fire Rescue Services firefighters and explore a firetruck.
Experience Fort Edmonton Park’s Playing through History activities.
Savour delicious food from Lift Me Up on the Lake restaurant in the Main Pavilion and different food trucks throughout the park.

Public art unveiling
Admire the newest public art installation, Misi-mîkisak, created by local artist Cheyenne Rain LeGrande ᑭᒥᐘᐣ //. The Edmonton Arts Council is hosting a small public ceremony beginning at 11 a.m, and Cheyenne will be on site to discuss her art.

Getting to the Park
Since parking will be limited, please plan ahead. Edmontonians are encouraged to take ETS (Route 51 and Route 902 will take you to the park) and use free and paid Park & Ride options along the Capital Line LRT. Visit edmonton.ca/Transit for route and schedule information or use the trip planner. Other options include biking, walking and carpooling, with new bike racks and improved trails now available throughout the park.

ETS will also offer a free shuttle service between the Windsor Car Park (9217 116 St.) and Hawrelak Park. Parking is available at the car park for $6 per car.

In the event of inclement weather, activities will move to covered spaces, including the Heritage Amphitheatre, Main Pavilion, picnic shelters and the Community League Plaza. Visitors can check edmonton.ca/FacilityNotifications for the latest updates before heading to the event.

Investment in recreation and well-being
The recently-completed rehabilitation of William Hawrelak Park reflects the City of Edmonton’s commitment to creating vibrant, connected spaces that support year-round recreation, gathering and community well-being for Edmontonians.

The park offers a welcoming place for all Edmontonians to enjoy nature and connect with the community. The City is hosting the Grand Reopening Celebration alongside community partners from the Edmonton Public Library, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, Edmonton Food Bank and the Edmonton Arts Council to support an active and inclusive community. As part of the festivities, the Edmonton Food Bank will also hold an on-site monetary donation drive.

For more information:

edmonton.ca/HawrelakPark

Media contact:

Denise Gee
Senior Communications Advisor
Community Services
587-984-8006

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