South Alberta Parks & Trails

Legacy Regional Park in Lethbridge Alberta Canada is the first major regional park on the north side of the city. Spanning over 73 acres, with over 6 km of walking trails to enjoy, multiple playgrounds, a splash park, Canada's 1st challenge course, picnic areas and so much more!

400 Blackwolf Blvd N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 6P4

Lethbridge

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Riverside Park in Drumheller, Alberta enjoys large grass lawns ideal for play. Bring a frisbee, basball glove or any other activity which needs a little space. There are many trees providing plenty of shade too... and a few floral gardens and rock gardens adding color and scents.

Drumheller

Rotary Park is situated on the hill north of Memorial Drive and east of Centre Street in the northeast. At the south end of Rotary Park is a beautiful vantage point called Jim Fish Ridge. Named for Jim Fish, a long-time parks visionary and supporter.

617 1 St. N.E.

Calgary

The Bertha Lake Trail highlight destinations include Bertha Falls and Bertha Lake. Both are accessed from the same trail. The trailhead is located near the campground in the Waterton Townsite.

Waterton

The waterfalls are the main natural attraction in the park. And there are also two historic sites located in the park for viewing - an old creamery and fish hatchery.

Cochrane

Discovery Ridge is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest region of Calgary. It is located on the western ridge of the city bounded by Glenmore Trail, Elbow River, and Tsui T’ina

160 Discovery Ridge Blvd

Calgary

Ralph Klein Park & Environmental Educational Centre is named after Calgary's 32nd Mayor and Alberta's 12th Premier.

12350 84th Street

Calgary

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Bordered by the Bow River and the community of Wildwood, Edworthy Park is a large diverse park that makes it a year-round destination. Edworthy Park includes the natural areas of Douglas Fir Trail and Lawrey Gardens.

5050 Spruce Dr. S.W

Calgary

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Nearby there are baseball diamonds, washrooms and a playground for children. The Newcastle Beach Recreation Area is ideal for group functions, tournaments, festivals and events. There is a camping area for groups who have booked the baseball diamonds for tournaments.

Drumheller

Kinbrook Island Provincial Park was not established as a provincial park until 1951. Next to the park is the Kinbrook Marsh. It is one of three marshes on Lake Newell along with the Sven Bayer Peninsula and Pelican Island.

Brooks

Red Rock Coulee Natural Area is a fun and unique seasonal day use area located in southeastern Alberta, Canada. It's like a mini road trip to another planet featuring large round coloured sandstone bubble rocks. Visible from the parking lot, as well as open to hike and explore.

Red Rock Coulee, Range Road 72, Orion, Alberta

Medicine Hat, Alberta

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Much of the parkland is taken up by the lake. Surrounding the lake are groves of trees, prairie grasslands, marsh-like shorelines and a recreation pathway.

Brooks

When visiting Emerson Lake there are people walking their dogs, jogging, roller blading, taking day strolls, picnicking and birdwatching. Some stay in the park while others continue exploring on the Happy Trails Pathway.

High River

The trail measures 2 kilometres long (there and back) and is considered an easy going route with very little elevation gain. And, because of the easy access and the well maintained trail, the Blakiston Falls Trail draws crowds and is enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels.

Waterton

Each of the three trails leads to natural viewpoints with views of the Oldman River and overlooking a valley of rolling coulees. The trails explore a grassland prairie environment with groves of cottonwood trees surrounded by clusters of saskatoon and buffaloberry bushes.

Lethbridge