THE EDMONTON RIVER VALLEY
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These notes relate to Parks found along the North Saskatchewan River. It will include pictures of the Louise McKinney Park, Gold Bar Park, Rundle Park, Hermitage Park and the Wetlands.
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Another view of the River Queen and the trees and shrubs growing along the river bank |
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A better view, from the north-side of the river, of the River Queen and showing one of the many platforms jutting out over the river. Plaques give descriptions of the area | The North Saskatchewan River, looking east. Showing both banks of the river and the bend in the river |
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The parks cover many acres [hectares] and take many forms |
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One of the many ponds in Hermitage Park; this is the Kennedale Lagoon |
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General View of the Wet Lands | General View of the Wet Lands. |
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The building houses concessions and provides a chang-ing area for skaters, ice skaters,in the winter. The adja-cent pond is home for hundreds of water fowl |
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Volley ball is but one of many activities that can be persued...think Frisbee golf, tennis, baseball... |
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The city has provided many informational plaques along the routes... giving much information about the habitat and the creatures living there.... |
A huge children's play area exist in the park and this is well used by children visiting.. |
Another of the large 'lakes' in the park |
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Water polo 'courts'... |
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The Ainsworth Dyer Bridge, crossing the North Saskatchewan River |
For more information on the procedure call 311. |
People and dogs do not always mix...here dogs are given freedom... |
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