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Emily Murphy Park is located on the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River between Kinsmen Park and Hawrelak Park. The park is named after one of Edmonton's most famous citizens, women's activist Emily Murphy. Park amenities include picnic sites, a playground, boat launch and in the winter a beloved toboggan hill. Another noteworthy feature is the Forest Capital Trail that connects Kinsmen Park to Emily Murphy Park.
Emily Murphy Park has 3 picnic sites available for booking during the summer. Site #1 is also available during the winter. The park has 26 picnic tables available for drop-in (no fee) use. Additionally, reservation site tables that aren't reserved in advance can be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Picnic Site | Site #1 2 | Site #2 | Site #3 |
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| Capacity | 96 | 48 | 32 |
| Canopied | Yes | No | No |
| Tables | 12 | 6 (4 moveable) | 5 (4 moveable) |
| Fire Pits 1 | Sheltered Grill & 1 BBQ Pit | None | Fire Ring (No grate) |
| Wood Camp Stoves 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Washrooms | Onsite | 90m | 290m |
| Accessible Washroom | Yes, Picnic Site #1 | ||
| Parking | 1/4 Block | Onsite | 1/4 Block |
| Power (Additional fees apply) |
No | No | No |
| Vehicle Access (Additional fees apply) |
Yes | No | No |
| Inflatable Play Equipment Permitted 3 | Yes | No | No |
| Wheelchair Accessible Site | Yes | Yes | No |
| Alcohol Permitted | No | Yes | No |
1 You must supply your own wood
2 Winter-season reservations are available
3 Terms and conditions apply
| Online | Contact 311 Online |
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If you are calling from outside of Edmonton: 780-442-5311
| Phone | 311 |
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| TTY | 711 |