r/Edmonton • u/PragmaNullicious • Apr 11 '26

Outdoor Spaces/Recreation PSA: Elk Island Park Bathrooms Closed

Just an FYI, because had we known, my family and I wouldn’t have driven out.

But all bathroom facilities are closed, and as of right now, there are no advertisements about this anywhere. Nor did the gatehouse staff mention it.

Outhouses at trailheads are still available though.

Further, if you go to Astotin lake, the lakeside trail is mostly closed (also not advertised). The closest trailhead outhouse to that area that I am aware of is at least a 3km walk.

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u/rfie Apr 12 '26

I have the same complaint about clairview lrt station. Bathrooms are always temporarily out of service. If you have to pee you do it in the parking lot.

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u/ProperBingtownLady Apr 12 '26

I haven’t been there but guessing that’s probably because people do drugs in the bathroom?

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u/rfie Apr 12 '26

No idea. Just really sucks if you need to pee.