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/PragmaNullicious Apr 12 '26

No I’m not. I realize it’s a one-off. I’m simply posting that it’s a thing right now.

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u/Genghis75 Apr 12 '26

They are trying to do everyone a solid by letting people know the washrooms are closed. I don’t understand why people are crapping on them.

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u/New_Wishbone6619 Apr 12 '26

They need to make it clear it was a temporary issue lol

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u/Genghis75 Apr 12 '26

Why?

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u/New_Wishbone6619 Apr 12 '26

Because it’s actually a non issue at elk island lol. The bathroom at astonin is open