This park, located on the South bank of the river, East of the Groat Bridge is named after a famous women’s activist, Emily Murphy. It comes with picnic shelters, washrooms and numerous picnic sites.
Emily Murphy, born Emily Gowan Ferguson (March 14, 1868-October 27, 1933) was a member of the “Famous Five). She was an woman’s rights activist, jurist and author and became the first female magistrate in Canada and the British Empire in 1916.
There has been some criticism of her later work on the Sexual Sterilization Act of Alberta and her racial views on immigrants.
(Source:Wikipedia)
On this day, Emily Murphy Park was a pleasant way to cross between the U of A lands and the Groat Bridge. It was fairly quiet on our walk West, but was much busier on our return East. I can see why it is a popular picnic site. Open washrooms were also a nice plus.
All photos taken September 24, 2020
at the Eastern edge of the park, a nice bench to contemplate the river
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17 thoughts on “The Current Normal – September 24, 2020 Walk – (Part 3) – Emily Murphy Park”
It may seem granted when passing through a park, but it took courage for those who decided to create it rather than accept new constructions, instead of a source of income they preferred a source of expenditure for the community. And yet we are so happy to benefit from it. Thanks for your post.
Absolutely. There is a plan afoot right now to install 45,000 solar panels in a prairie grasslands in the river valley. While an admirable enterprise for renewable energy, it is not the right location. Hopefully, the city will do the right thing. Thanks for reading. Allan
Excellent fall colors. We’re getting some, but the colors are muted. We haven’t had much rain, and I think the dry conditions are the cause of less vibrant colors.
Thanks. With our wet June and July, we got a real blaze of colour this year. Dry conditions have affected intensity and interval in previous years, for sure. Our colour right now is white, as we are getting snow flurries. Thanks for reading Scott. Allan
This looks like a nice park to go for a walk and enjoy the fall colours. It’s been a particularly vibrant fall here in Ontario (must have been because of all that rain) and the leaves have lasted pretty long on the trees so far. This is my favourite time of the year to hike. Take care.
It is and also for families to gather for picnics in normal times. The colours are long gone here now and the S word showed up here yesterday. Glad your colours are lasting. It does make the winter seem shorter. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
You have so many beautiful parks and spots to visit nearby; Edmonton really is an amazing city that seems to have it all. I love how vibrant those autumn colours are, it’s best to enjoy them before winter claims their beauty. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊 Aiva
Thank you. We sure do. When travel resumes, you will have to come for a visit. Glad we got out when we did as all the leaves have fallen now. Thanks for reading. Allan
Loved the vibrant colors!
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Thank you and thanks for stopping by. Allan
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It may seem granted when passing through a park, but it took courage for those who decided to create it rather than accept new constructions, instead of a source of income they preferred a source of expenditure for the community. And yet we are so happy to benefit from it. Thanks for your post.
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Absolutely. There is a plan afoot right now to install 45,000 solar panels in a prairie grasslands in the river valley. While an admirable enterprise for renewable energy, it is not the right location. Hopefully, the city will do the right thing. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Excellent fall colors. We’re getting some, but the colors are muted. We haven’t had much rain, and I think the dry conditions are the cause of less vibrant colors.
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Thanks. With our wet June and July, we got a real blaze of colour this year. Dry conditions have affected intensity and interval in previous years, for sure. Our colour right now is white, as we are getting snow flurries. Thanks for reading Scott. Allan
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This looks like a nice park to go for a walk and enjoy the fall colours. It’s been a particularly vibrant fall here in Ontario (must have been because of all that rain) and the leaves have lasted pretty long on the trees so far. This is my favourite time of the year to hike. Take care.
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It is and also for families to gather for picnics in normal times. The colours are long gone here now and the S word showed up here yesterday. Glad your colours are lasting. It does make the winter seem shorter. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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Beautiful vibrant colors!
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For sure. We do not often get many red colours in fall. They were nice to see. Thanks for reading. Allan
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You’re welcome, Allan! We’re starting to see lots of color in my area.
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You have so many beautiful parks and spots to visit nearby; Edmonton really is an amazing city that seems to have it all. I love how vibrant those autumn colours are, it’s best to enjoy them before winter claims their beauty. Thanks for sharing and take care 😊 Aiva
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Thank you. We sure do. When travel resumes, you will have to come for a visit. Glad we got out when we did as all the leaves have fallen now. Thanks for reading. Allan
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What pretty Fall colors!
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They sure were Ann. Always amazing that the dying act of a season’s leaf is to go out in a blaze of glory. Thanks for reading and commenting. Allan
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Beautiful fall colours and the park looks like a pleasant oasis.
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Thank you. Agreed, the park is a great place to get away from the city. Thanks for reading. Allan
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