Edmonton's North Saskatchewan River Valley Parks System Also known as "The Ribbon of Green" the North Saskatchewan River Valley Parks System is one of a kind. Boasting the largest stretch of connected urban parkland in North America! Not bad for a city with a population of just under 1.5 million. The city is built around this strip of green. Edmonton's river valley is its pride and joy. Offering a chance to get away to nature in a matter of minutes from virtually anywhere in the city. The network of green space an parks was first proposed in 1907 by landscape architect Frederick Todd. Up until the 1930's the only developments in the river valley were…