Walk Edmonton Walk Edmonton is an initiative bringing Edmontonians together to build a more walkable community by providing grass roots resources and building civic support. Check out our website for links to other walking resources, maps, walking groups and places to walk in Edmonton.
edmonton.ca/walkedmonton 780-944-5339
Other Walking ResourcesAlberta Centre for Active Livingcentre4activeliving.ca 780-427-6949
Canada Walkscanadawalks.ca
UWALKUWALK.ca
Shape (Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere)shapeab.com
Get involved with Walk to School Week and Walking School Bus Programs
[email protected] 780-406-8530
The Benefits of WalkingWalking… a healthy journey!Ranked the number one activity of choice among Canadians, walking is a prescription for improved health and wellness. Walk briskly for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and minimize your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. Additional benefits include weight management, blood pressure control and boosting good cholesterol (HDLs).
Other benefits of walking:
• Releases the body’s tension and stress.
• Refreshes the mind and body, especially when walking outdoors.
• Allows you to connect with your community.
• Offers an excellent way to socialize with family and/or friends.
• Increases “eyes on the street”, enhancing community safety.
Walking with your Dog Edmonton has over 40 locations where you can enjoy your walk while your dog is off-leash. Please remember that all sites where dogs are permitted to be off-leash are multi-use areas used by all. Your dog must be leashed when not in a designated off-leash area. The dog icons shown on this map are placed in the approximate location of each off-leash area, but do not show the precise boundaries. For more information, including details on off-leash boundaries, check the Parks for Paws Brochure or go to edmonton.ca (keyword off-leash)
There are 1,440 minutes in a day, schedule 30 of them for walking!
COMMUNITY WALKING MAP
Allard, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek, Callaghan, Cashman, Cavanagh, MacEwan, Richford, Rutherford
WALK EDMONTONLocal Contactsblackmudcreek.com
heritagepoint.ca
Edmonton Public Library - Riverbend Branch460 Riverbend Square NW
(780) 944-5311
epl.ca
Edmonton Public Library - Whitemud Branch4211 106 St NW
(780) 496-1822
epl.ca
Ellerslie Rugby Club11004 9 Avenue SW
edmontonrugby.com
Weather780-468-4940
City InformationCall 311
Emergency ContactsPolice/Ambulance/Fire911
Police Complaint Line780-423-4567
Printed 2016
Cert no. SW-COC-2083
Cert no. XXX-XXX-000
About the Community Walking Maps This Community Walking Map is part of a series of walking guides. Each map is created as a joint project of Walk Edmonton and local community groups to promote walkable communities. Contact us to find out if your community has an edition of this map series or to find out more about creating a map.
[email protected] 780-944-5339
Blackmud Creek and Heritage PointThe Blackmud Creek Community League and the Heritage Point Community League are among the largest community leagues in Edmonton, and reside within an area of South-West Edmonton designated as Heritage Valley.
Many of the neighbourhoods of Heritage Valley are named after people selected in 2004 as “Edmontonians of the Century”: politicians, historians, authors, surgeons, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, innovators, industrialists, philanthropists, and visionaries.
Residents are blessed with close access to over 7 km of walking trails along the Blackmud Creek Ravine. The system of stormwater management ponds in the area
serve two purposes beyond their aesthetic appeal: they contain surges of rainfall by releasing water slowly so that the stormwater system isn’t flooded, and they control erosion by encouraging water infiltration rather than runoff. A reduction in erosion along Blackmud Creek also improves the quality of water in the creek.
Before residential development of neighbourhoods began in the early 1980s, with the construction of Blackburne, the area was primarily agricultural land. The main exception was the Ellerslie Rugby Park, which was built in 1975 and had the first regulation-sized fields in Northern Alberta. The Blackmud Creek Ravine was also previously home to both a campground and golf course run by the City of Edmonton. Both facilities were reclaimed as parkland.
Blackmud Creek and Heritage Point
Pedestrian footbridge
Walk Edmonton Walk Edmonton is an initiative bringing Edmontonians together to build a more walkable community by providing grass roots resources and building civic support. Check out our website for links to other walking resources, maps, walking groups and places to walk in Edmonton.
edmonton.ca/walkedmonton 780-944-5339
Other Walking ResourcesAlberta Centre for Active Livingcentre4activeliving.ca 780-427-6949
Canada Walkscanadawalks.ca
UWALKUWALK.ca
Shape (Safe Healthy Active People Everywhere)shapeab.com
Get involved with Walk to School Week and Walking School Bus Programs
[email protected] 780-406-8530
The Benefits of WalkingWalking… a healthy journey!Ranked the number one activity of choice among Canadians, walking is a prescription for improved health and wellness. Walk briskly for 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and minimize your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and some types of cancer. Additional benefits include weight management, blood pressure control and boosting good cholesterol (HDLs).
Other benefits of walking:
• Releases the body’s tension and stress.
• Refreshes the mind and body, especially when walking outdoors.
• Allows you to connect with your community.
• Offers an excellent way to socialize with family and/or friends.
• Increases “eyes on the street”, enhancing community safety.
Walking with your Dog Edmonton has over 40 locations where you can enjoy your walk while your dog is off-leash. Please remember that all sites where dogs are permitted to be off-leash are multi-use areas used by all. Your dog must be leashed when not in a designated off-leash area. The dog icons shown on this map are placed in the approximate location of each off-leash area, but do not show the precise boundaries. For more information, including details on off-leash boundaries, check the Parks for Paws Brochure or go to edmonton.ca (keyword off-leash)
There are 1,440 minutes in a day, schedule 30 of them for walking!
COMMUNITY WALKING MAP
Allard, Blackburne, Blackmud Creek, Callaghan, Cashman, Cavanagh, MacEwan, Richford, Rutherford
WALK EDMONTONLocal Contactsblackmudcreek.com
heritagepoint.ca
Edmonton Public Library - Riverbend Branch460 Riverbend Square NW
(780) 944-5311
epl.ca
Edmonton Public Library - Whitemud Branch4211 106 St NW
(780) 496-1822
epl.ca
Ellerslie Rugby Club11004 9 Avenue SW
edmontonrugby.com
Weather780-468-4940
City InformationCall 311
Emergency ContactsPolice/Ambulance/Fire911
Police Complaint Line780-423-4567
Printed 2016
Cert no. SW-COC-2083
Cert no. XXX-XXX-000
About the Community Walking Maps This Community Walking Map is part of a series of walking guides. Each map is created as a joint project of Walk Edmonton and local community groups to promote walkable communities. Contact us to find out if your community has an edition of this map series or to find out more about creating a map.
[email protected] 780-944-5339
Blackmud Creek and Heritage PointThe Blackmud Creek Community League and the Heritage Point Community League are among the largest community leagues in Edmonton, and reside within an area of South-West Edmonton designated as Heritage Valley.
Many of the neighbourhoods of Heritage Valley are named after people selected in 2004 as “Edmontonians of the Century”: politicians, historians, authors, surgeons, broadcasters, entrepreneurs, innovators, industrialists, philanthropists, and visionaries.
Residents are blessed with close access to over 7 km of walking trails along the Blackmud Creek Ravine. The system of stormwater management ponds in the area
serve two purposes beyond their aesthetic appeal: they contain surges of rainfall by releasing water slowly so that the stormwater system isn’t flooded, and they control erosion by encouraging water infiltration rather than runoff. A reduction in erosion along Blackmud Creek also improves the quality of water in the creek.
Before residential development of neighbourhoods began in the early 1980s, with the construction of Blackburne, the area was primarily agricultural land. The main exception was the Ellerslie Rugby Park, which was built in 1975 and had the first regulation-sized fields in Northern Alberta. The Blackmud Creek Ravine was also previously home to both a campground and golf course run by the City of Edmonton. Both facilities were reclaimed as parkland.
Blackmud Creek and Heritage Point
Pedestrian footbridge
Blackmud Creek Drive SW Blackmud Creek Drive SW
Bowen Wynd SWBowen Wynd SW
Boness Wynd SW
Boness Wynd SW
Blackmore Way SW
Blackmore Way SW
Blackmud Creek Crescent SW Blackmud Creek Crescent SW
Byrne Crescent SWByrne Crescent SW
Barnes Link SWBarnes Link SW
Blackburn Drive West SW
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Blacklock Way SWBlacklock Way SW
MacEwan Road SWMacEwan Road SW
McKay Lane SWMcKay Lane SW
MacEwan Road SW
MacEwan Road SW
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Ellerslie Road SWEllerslie Road SW
Rutherford Road SWRutherford Road SW
Rutherford Point SW
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Ellerslie Road SWEllerslie Road SW
41 Avenue SW41 Avenue SW 41 Avenue SW41 Avenue SW
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21 Avenue SW
21 Avenue SW
18 Avenue SW
18 Avenue SW
17 Avenue SW
17 Avenue SW
20 Avenue SW20 Avenue SW
16 Avenue SW
16 Avenue SW
11 Avenue SW11 Avenue SW
26 Avenue SW
26 Avenue SW
Allard Boulevard SW
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Atkinson Loop SWAtkinson Loop SW
Abbott Crescent SWAbbott Crescent SW
Allard Boulevard SWAllard Boulevard SW
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WALK EDMONTONWALK EDMONTONWALK EDMONTONWALK EDMONTON
Commercial
Parkland
Residential Area
Alleys
Gravel Trails
Roadway
Paved Shared Use Pathway
Sidewalk
Crosswalk with Signal
Bus Stop
Scale
Kilometres
0.5 Kilometres = About 4.5 minutes walking About 660 Steps About 2 minutes cycling
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The Estate 0f Things 2.0 km
Fire Station Checkup 2.5 km
Peek-a-Henday 2.6 km
Run Through the Jungle 2.9 km
Escaping the Hustle and Bustle 3.6 km
A Trip Down History Lane 4.0 km
Going the Distance 5.9 km
Sample walking routes
Ellerslie Rugby Park
South Pointe Community Centre
St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
Emergency Neighbourhood
Entrance
Habitat for Humanity Build — Neufeld Landing
Heritage Valley Town Centre Commercial Area
Monsignor Fee Otterson K-9
Catholic School
Johnny Bright K-9 School
Dr. Lila Fahlman K-9 School
Water Weir
North Virginia Park Woodland
MacEwan Park
Blackmud Creek Park
Blackburne Park
Alexander Rutherford Park
Virginia Park Woodland
Gateway Park
Southwest Mixed Wood Natural Area
Natural Area (Former Golf
Course)
Roberta McAdams K-6 School
Ellerslie Road Baptist Church
ALLARD
CALLAGHAN
CAVANAGH
RUTHERFORD
RICHFORD
BLACKMUD CREEK
CASHMAN
MACEWAN
BLACKBURNE
ELLERSLIE INDUSTRIAL
Accessible Route
Bakery
Bank
Child Care
Coffee Shop
Fire –Ambulance
Footbridge
Grocery Store
Late Night Store
Heritage Tree
Interpretive Sign
Medical
Outdoor Fitness Station
Place of Worship
Playground
Pharmacy
Point of Interest: Former Campground
Post Office
Restaurant
Rest Stop
Scenic Viewpoint
School
Shopping Area
Skating Rink
Sports Field
Toboggan Hill
Vet Clinic
BLACKMUD CREEK AND HERITAGE POINT Legend