Which Edmonton communities offer the best access to parks, trails and outdoor recreation?
Quick Answer
Short answer: Riverdale, Highlands, Laurier Heights, Westbrook Estates and Cameron Heights back directly onto the river-valley trail network.
Detailed Explanation
Inner-valley Riverdale residents step outside to Dawson Park and 160 km of mixed-use paths. To the east, heritage Highlands overlooks scenic Ada Boulevard with trailheads down to Kinnaird Ravine. West-end Laurier Heights borders the zoo, Hawrelak Park and the new footbridge to south-side trails.
Southwest luxury pockets Westbrook Estates and Cameron Heights hug Whitemud Creek ravines for private forest access.
- River valley = North America's largest urban park system
- Cross-country skiing popular on groomed winter trails
- Dog parks and off-leash areas throughout the system
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