A.E. Wilson Park — Attraction in Regina

AE Wilson Park is good for all ages. It has many different areas and activities to choose from. Whether you just want to go to the playground and spray park, walk , run or ride on the meandering paved pathways or take a walk on the wilder side with an easy hike around Boreal Island, the park has something for everyone. There is also a pond that you can canoe or paddle board on.

PLAYGROUND/SPRAY PARK To go to the spray park and playground enter off of McCarthy Blvd just north of Dewdney ave. There is ample paved parking . This area also has a picnic are , seasonal washrooms and change rooms and some equipment and play areas at the playground are handicap accessible. There is also an area ( no docking area) where you can launch your canoe or paddle board to take a trip around Boreal Island.

URBAN HIKING - BOREL ISLAND If you want to go for a nature walk on groomed gravel pathways that take you through a Natural borel forest area and wild life refuge area your closest access is to enter the park off of Dewdney Ave and Dorothy street and go north on Dorothy to 5th Ave. you will find a gravel parking area with ample parking. There are areas that are accessible for launching your canoe (no docking area) Near the parking are you will find a large groomed meadow with picnic areas complete with charcoal type BBQs. A paved pathway leads you into the park and near where you see the first bridge is the entrance to Boreal Island. Boreal island has meandering gravel pathways that lead you past examples of many Southern Saskatchewan native plants, trees, flowers and fauna. As you get closer to the pond look for the resident Pelican and many other water fowl. Boreal Island is a lovely quite and easy nature walk In the middle of the city. A true gem. To protect this beautiful natural area, stay on the gravel pathways and remember "Take only Pictures and leave only footprints".

WALK, RUN, RIDE, URBAN PATHWAY Another entrance to the park is the parking lot at the west end of Ritter Avenue. This entrance will lead you down a paved pathway that branches out to go to either the playground & spray park (approx 1.1 km) or branches of to the west to go to Boreal Island (approx 1.5km). The paved pathways throughout the park that are great for walking or riding. no matter which entrance you use the pathways are all interconnected.

So get off the couch and get out and explore, mother nature is...

One of the best park in Regina, situated on north side of queen city. There is something for everyone, you can enjoy having BBQ and same time your kida can play in splash pad. Beautiful sceenic view let you feel relaxed and you feel lyk away from the city even being in the city. I like the walking trails, its not all plain or straight it goes around the lake and you will pass through some amazing views, alot of wild life is also there.. we went with family and each and every family member enjoyed thr. Facility is very clean and well taken care of. What people hate most in visiting these public parks are public washrooms. And here you will find them clean and well maitained. Even swing were on the well matted area, whr chances of getting hurt or dirty were next to minimum. You can also come for cycling, skating. Or any kind of outside activity, great place for couples you can click amazing memorable pic here.. overalli loves...

One of my favorite parks in the city. Worth the drive if you live in the East. You can bring the kids to the play structure or water park, and there are lots of walking paths that wrap around the river.

Make sure to check out the little island if you are going for a walk. It feels really secluded and there are BBQ pits all over for great family picnics. Excellent for dog walking as well, as there are a few spots where it's pretty safe to let them off leash for fetch or whatever.

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