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08/24/2026

*** Greenfield Park ***

Some retro classics mixed with modern fun! This is the Greenfield Playground – the centrepiece of what I call the Greenfield trifecta – three outstanding playgrounds that share a common green space! (The other two are Greenfield School and St Stanislaus School.)

The community league park is fantastic. The main structure is ramped with a music area and a selection of slides, climbers and monkey bars. The toddler park is oversized to accommodate the dinosaur. The retro duck spring rider sits nearby, as does the motorcycle spring rider in the small sand pit that’s separate from the rest of the playground. Between the two structures is a unique find – my kids call it a “stage” – a climber that can be accessed by a variety of climbers.

This playground also has a cement-based spray park. The main playground is based in wood chips, with a separate sand pit that also offers a sand table and the only swing set on site, with one baby swing and one accessible swing. There are benches, tables and mature trees surrounding the park. We have often found there to be a porta-potty on site too.

ℹ️ https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/neighbourhood-parks-alphabetical-listing / https://edmontonplaygrounds.net/greenfield-playground/
🗺️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sa1bYF8LCaRpVnzX8
🎬 4K

08/19/2026

*** William Hawrelak Park ***
Located in Edmonton’s stunning river valley, William Hawrelak Park is a 68‑hectare gem filled with wide‑open meadows, shady picnic spots and a 5‑hectare lake.
https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/william-hawrelak-park

08/17/2026

16 Aug 2026 Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (Ukrainian Day!)

🎬 4K - https://youtu.be/S4EXJEN4juE?si=RBudV2t6csKryhSD

08/10/2026

*** Edson Rest Area ***
Located east of Edson, between Edson and highway 32, the Edson Rest Area is a wayside picnic area which features washrooms and picnic tables just off the Yellowhead highway (highway 16).
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🗺️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/pasgPnN8eEJQnasq6

08/10/2026

*** Wilder Institute's Calgary Zoo ***
Founded in 1929, the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is Canada’s most visited zoo and a cherished family destination for locals and visitors alike. Situated on 125 acres in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, we are a leading international authority in wildlife conservation, committed to fighting the extinction of plants and animals across the globe.

With nearly a century of experience, we’ve grown not only in size but in purpose. This year, we take our boldest step forward yet—committed to enhancing visitor experiences, providing exceptional care, and driving meaningful strides in conservation. At the heart of our journey is a renewed vision that reflects the urgency of our work and our belief in the power of collective action.

=== 12 Sep 2025 ===
ℹ️ https://www.calgaryzoo.com/
🗺️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/QwjuPmrLz2UzkvnB6

08/10/2026

*** Gold Bar Park (Edmonton) ***
Gold Bar ParkGold Bar Park is located on the south bank of the river at the end of 50 Street. The park is named after the Gold Bar community it is adjacent to. The community was named after the gravel bars that extend into the North Saskatchewan River where prospectors would pan for gold in the late 1800s. Along with an off-leash area and picnic sites, the park might be best known for its numerous cross-country ski trails in the winter.

🎬4K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1WtMcJF4-0
ℹ️ https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks_rivervalley/gold-bar-park

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08/09/2026

08/09/2026

*** Pysanka Park ***
The Vegreville Pysanka is the world’s largest Easter egg. It was unveiled in 1973 as part of the centennial celebrations of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The design celebrates Vegreville’s rich Ukrainian heritage and the peace and security that the RCMP brought to the area.

“Pysanka” comes from the Ukrainian verb “pysaty,” which means “to write.” This reflects how the designs are written onto the egg. The Vegreville Pysanka was created somewhat differently. It was a collaboration between a local artist of Ukrainian descent and a computer scientist at the University of Utah. The Pysanka contains 524 star patterns, 2,208 equilateral triangles and 177 internal struts. It is both an artistic masterpiece and an engineering marvel.

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ℹ️ https://vegreville.com/
🗺️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ED8QE5cPBEDaAUJ6

08/08/2026

*** Mundare ***
Mundare is a fairly typical prairie community in that its’ founding was stimulated by the coming of the railway. A settlement of English farmers had been started in the early 1890s on the northeast shore of Beaverhill Lake (some eight miles from the future village), where one of the Scottish homesteaders, J. D. McAllister, opened a blacksmith shop, post office and general store on the pioneer trail from Edmonton. However, as the nineteenth century drew to close the “Beaver Lake” district, as it was then commonly known, rapidly filled with an influx of farmers from Eastern Europe, most of them from Ukrainian lands within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. When a siding was created in 1905 at the future site of Mundare on the new Canadian Northern Railway line between Edmonton and Winnipeg, it soon became a focal point for a village that is thought to have acquired its name from an early stationmaster, W. Mundare.

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ℹ️ https://www.mundare.ca/
🗺️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/Brdz33D5TeFQc9Hj8
🎬 4K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwbN47e6-7g&t=131s