Victoria Park — Attraction in Central Core

Victoria Park has something for everyone. The walking trail along the Saskatchewan River is great for rollerblading. Washrooms at the Golf Driving Range and tee off main building. If you want to practice your putting, it's free, but bring your golf shoes. Victoria Golf course also hosts cricket clubs that often show up on weekends. A hike & bike trail is cut into the North high bank that defines the river valley. It winds down to the Royal Glenora Club. Stair climbers will get a good workout on the wood stairs that will take you up to the High Level Bridge and the Alberta Legislation Building. Runners will break a good sweat doing the loop to the UofA and back. There is a generous amount of parking along with river valley road. In the winter months activities don't slow down. The trails are plowed for walkers and runners. Ice skating and competitive speed skating runs all winter at the Victoria Park outdoor rink. There is plenty of parking and a brand new building warm up in and lace up your skates. The ice is well kept with open ice for speed skating and slick iced over trails you can explore. On a lucky night you'll find skaters huddled around a bonfire. Victoria Park is a great place anytime...

Victoria Park Trail is a wonderful place to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. The trail itself is well maintained and clearly marked, making it easy to follow whether you’re walking, jogging, or cycling. I love how it winds through green spaces, offering a mix of open areas and tree lined paths that provide shade on sunny days. There are spots along the trail that are perfect for taking a break, enjoying nature, or snapping a few photos.

The trail feels peaceful and safe, even on weekdays when it’s quiet, and you can often see local wildlife like birds and squirrels, which adds to the experience. It’s also clean and free of litter, which makes for a more pleasant visit. Whether you’re looking for a short stroll to clear your mind or a longer route for exercise, Victoria Park Trail is very versatile. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nature escape without...

Super great for skating during the day. The last few times have gone (between 5pm-8pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights), the rink has been closed for speed skaters. It is usually very busy and hard to find parking, and the lights on the path have burnt out a couple times. When it is all open, it’s beautiful though! People are friendly, no hockey sticks allowed so it is perfect for people who just want to enjoy skating without people playing hockey getting in the way and knocking you over! The rink is very well-kept, but the path is very sloppy. The ice feels like it has never been zambonied and snow keeps falling on it, making it very difficult to skate on and we see people wiping out on it constantly. The microphone by the rink is very fun, makes it feel like you are in a movie (but is very crackly so hopefully you like the old-movie vibe because you can’t hear the music very...