Forest Heights Park, Urban park in Edmonton, Canada
Forest Heights Park is a park in the North Saskatchewan River valley parks system, the contiguous urban parkland around the river from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan. The system covers over 7,300 hectares across more than 30 provincial and municipal parks, linked by trails. Most of the valley is grassland, with forested sections and a wildlife corridor along the river.
The park developed as part of Edmonton's River Valley Parks system during the 20th century to create connected green spaces throughout the city. The Community League's founding in 1920 marked the beginning of local stewardship and the site's role as a neighborhood gathering place.
The Forest Heights Community League, founded in 1920, operates a community hall and outdoor rink within the park where neighbors gather for social events and seasonal activities.
Forest Heights Park lies in Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River valley, part of a park system of over 7,300 hectares linked by trails from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan. Paths connect most parks in the network, so the site can be reached on foot or by bike. The valley is also used for stormwater management, and some sections are privately owned.
Forest Heights Park lies within the North Saskatchewan River valley parks system, which covers over 7,300 hectares and is the largest contiguous area of urban parkland in Canada. The system links more than 30 provincial and municipal parks from Devon to Fort Saskatchewan with trails.
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