Mill Woods Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mill Woods Park |
|
|---|---|
| Mill Woods Sport Park | |
Waterfowl in Mill Woods Park.
|
|
| Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 420: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Area | 0.4 km2 (0.15 sq mi) |
| Operated by | City of Edmonton |
| Open | 5:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. |
| Status | All Year |
| Public transit access |   Lakewood Transit Centre |
Mill Woods Park, also known as Mill Woods Sport Park, is a big park in the middle of Mill Woods, Edmonton. It's a great place for many fun activities. This park is also used by students from Holy Trinity and J Percy Page High Schools for their sports fields.
Contents
Discover Mill Woods Park!
Mill Woods Park is a popular spot for people of all ages. It opened in 1982 and covers about 0.4 square kilometers. That's like 40 soccer fields! The park is open almost all the time, from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, every day of the year.
Fun Things to Do at the Park
There are so many cool things you can do at Mill Woods Park!
- You can have a picnic with your family and friends.
- Cool off at the water playground on a hot day.
- Enjoy the small lake, where you might even spot some waterfowl.
- Walk, run, or bike on the paved pathways.
- Play your favorite sports on the big fields.
- Practice your tricks at the skate park.
Canada Day Celebrations
Every year, Mill Woods Park becomes the center of Canada Day celebrations. About 50,000 people come to enjoy the festivities! You can listen to live music, visit petting zoos, go on hay rides, and take part in many other exciting activities. It's a huge party for everyone!
Winter Wonderland Fun
When winter arrives, Mill Woods Park transforms into a snowy playground. It's a fantastic place for skiing and sledding. Imagine gliding down the hills on your sled or skis – super fun!
Nearby Recreation Centre
Right next to the park, between the two high schools, is the Mill Woods Recreation Centre. This centre has even more cool stuff to do:
- An indoor swimming pool for swimming lessons or just splashing around.
- An exercise room if you want to work out.
- Two hockey rinks that are the same size as those used in the NHL! You can skate or play hockey there.
Mill Woods Park is truly a fantastic place for recreation and fun, no matter the season!
