William Hawrelak Park
Park Urban park with lakeside paths and festivals
An urban park in Edmonton centered on a lake, seasonal flower displays and picnic lawns. People visit for boating, festivals, bike paths and open‑air recreation inside the city.
William Hawrelak Park is a large municipal park in Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River valley named for former mayor William Hawrelak. The park includes a central lake, extensive green space, picnic areas, and dedicated festival grounds.
The park is commonly used for recreational activities such as boating, walking, and cycling, and it serves as the site for several of Edmonton’s annual outdoor festivals and community events. Facilities include picnic shelters, playgrounds, and event infrastructure that support large crowds during festival weekends.
The park sits within Edmonton’s river valley system on the south shore of its central lake, west of the downtown core. It is accessible by city roads and trails that connect into the wider river valley park network.
- Festival site: Hosts several major annual events, including outdoor music and cultural festivals on the park's south lawn and festival grounds.
- Facilities: Contains a central boating lake and extensive picnic and playground areas, with seasonal facility bookings for events and weddings.
How to Get to William Hawrelak Park #
William Hawrelak Park is in central Edmonton near Westmount. From the Yellowhead Trail (Highway 16) and nearby arterial roads follow signs to the park; public transit serves nearby stops and the park has on-site parking.
Tips for Visiting William Hawrelak Park #
- Rent a paddleboat or canoe to experience the park's lake from the water - early morning is best for wildlife sightings.
- The park hosts summer festivals; check local listings for concerts and food events that use the lakeside lawns.
- Walk the loop trail around the island - it's short but reveals varied plantings and quiet coves.
Best Time to Visit William Hawrelak Park #
Summer hosts the park's events and boating; late spring and early autumn are quieter with pleasant weather.
Weather & Climate near William Hawrelak Park #
William Hawrelak Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 93 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall.
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