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Arenas, Parks, Playgrounds, and Courts
Nature, community, and recreation is in our heart. Whether indoor or outdoor, experience relaxation or adventure at every opportunity!
For additional information and facility or hall rentals, please contact the MD of Opportunity Recreation & Culture Department.
Arenas
Lakeview Sports Centre
The Lakeview Sports Centre, which is home to the MD of Opportunity Recreation & Culture Department, is a beautiful facility with a 17,500 sq. ft. gymnasium, a two-lane running track, spectator bleachers, a stage, concession, and an art room.
Special activities and events such as concerts, school performances, holiday events, trade shows, boxing cards and dance recitals have all been held here, and the building is available to rent for sports tournaments such as volleyball, floor hockey or basketball.
Marian Wolitiski Arena
Located in Wabasca and includes an indoor rink that is used for both hockey and curling at different times of the year. There is a concession and meeting area upstairs.
Courts
Wabasca features two tennis courts, two basketball courts, three badminton courts, and three volleyball courts. The volleyball, basketball, and badminton courts are located inside the Lakeview Sports Centre (contact 780-891-2659 for more information), while the tennis courts are located behind the Wabasca Water World & Fitness Centre, offering equipment for rental.
Parks and Playgrounds
Cardinal Point Playground
The Cardinal Point Playground is made up of man-made rocks, perfect for little hands and feet to climb on. The play area is filled with sand for safety, and has seating for adults.
David Starr Park
David Starr Park is located on David Starr Road off of Lakeview Drive. Perfect for family gatherings, it includes a playground and outdoor rink.
Eli Cardinal Park & Boat Launch
Eli Cardinal Park offers easy boat access to the North Wabasca Lake with two concrete boat ramps. Here visitors and residents alike can spend their days searching for the perfect cast out on the water or from the fishing dock trying to catch one of the lake’s many northern pike or walleye. Cool off during the hot summer by tubing on the open water or swimming from the designated dock area. The lake is a wonderful place to enjoy in winter as well, with popular activities being ice fishing and touring the vast wildlife and scenery by ski-do or cross-country skiing.
George Stoll Recreation Grounds
The George Stoll Recreation Grounds opened as a small recreation centre with basketball courts for local youth, and is now a main community playground for people of all ages. Originally known as Mamawintowin Recreation Grounds, it was renamed after George Stoll in 2013. Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood, this space offers a skate park, three ball diamonds, a batting cage, two basketball courts, an outdoor rink, and a fenced-in playground, all for the public to enjoy.
To rent the outdoor parks ball diamonds for a tournament please contact the Recreation & Culture Office at 780-891-2659.
Lloyd C. Yellowknee Memorial Park
The perfect photo opportunity can be found in and around the Lloyd. C. Memorial Park. Known by locals as the Pump House, this park is located near St. Theresa School. Overlooking the shores of North Wabasca Lake, the Lloyd. C. Memorial Park offers a serene atmosphere with benches, picnic tables, and a fishing dock, making this the perfect spot for a family gathering, sunset viewing, or a new fishing adventure!
Sam G’s Park
Named in loving memory of Samual George Auger (1926-2003), better known as “Sam G”, this park is centrally located at the four-way intersection. It is typical to see locals spending time here on the blue bridge fishing with family or relaxing with friends. Sam G was at most community events either participating or volunteering, and enjoyed dancing, cultural activities and sports. Around 1994, Sam G started to clean up the “old bridge area” and continued to do so for many years. He was usually “up with the birds” and wherever he was going, would pick up cans along the road. Cleaning the bridge became one of his rituals, along with lending a hand wherever it was needed. This park is therefore named “Sam G’s Park” in honour of a man who showed commitment in keeping his community clean!
Strawberry Lane Playground
Located on Strawberry Lane (at the back of the “berry patch”), this neighbourhood park features a picnic table, playground, and a grassy area for outdoor games.
Arenas
Jaybird Memorial Arena
The Jaybird Arena provides one sheet of indoor ice for hockey throughout the winter.
Parks and Playgrounds
Anchor Jeremy Nipshank Memorial Park
The Anchor Jeremy Nipshank Memorial Park is located just north of the Calling River off of Pine St. Situated on the beach with a fire pit and playground, this park is a lovely place to swim, play, and have a picnic. There is also a trail located beside the facility which leads to a bridge—a great place for casting!
Baseball Diamonds and Playground
The baseball diamonds are open for anyone to practice ball, set up a scrimmage game, or to just go watch a game. The diamonds and play area are completely fenced in for children’s safety.
Ben Auger Memorial Park
A great area for fishing, the Ben Auger Memorial Park includes a boat launch, dock, and park area with picnic tables. It is located towards the north end of Calling Lake Drive.
Calling Lake Municipal Campground
The Calling Lake Municipal Campground is a boreal forest reserve located 55km north of Athabasca and 186km north of Edmonton off of Highway 813, on the southern shore of Calling Lake. The marshy shores of the lake provide nesting grounds for waterfowl, and habitat for American white pelicans and great blue herons. Activities in the park include bird watching, camping, canoeing, swimming, and fishing for longnose sucker, northern pike, shiner, cisco, walleye and yellow perch.
For reservations, please visit : https://www.campspot.com/book/calling-lake-municipal-campground
Calling River Area
The last vehicle road access to the Athabasca River until Fort McMurray, the mouth of the Calling River includes a launch for small boats, an old telegraph office, and the Calling River Métis Cemetery. Also nearby is the Looking Glass View Point to reward visitors with a spectacular view of the area. Looking Glass is named after its Cree name, Wapimonis, to describe how the water resembles a mirror on a calm day. Although remote, this area is enjoyed by hunters, seniors, campers, families and youth. The river itself is an excellent paddling trail for beginners or experts.
Cultural Grounds
Simply known by locals as the Cultural Grounds, this grassy lakeside area is commonly utilized for traditional ceremonies and local weddings. It is a highly respected area located on the shore of Calling Lake, making it a great place to take in beautiful views and lakeside breezes, and it’s been said that the area was once inhabited by the Stone Boat people who made their homes in the cliffs by the water. This area is designated for day-use only.
Otter-Orloff Lakes Wildland Park
An undisturbed natural park area located northwest of Calling Lake, the Otter-Orloff Lakes Wildland Park includes wetlands and forests supporting a variety of wildlife. The lakes contain fish that help create an important habitat for beaver, muskrat, waterfowl, and a resident great blue heron colony. Younger forests in the park contain white spruce and aspen, while mature forests contain birch and balsam poplar. White spruce and balsam fir dominate old growth stands, and in wet areas black spruce and larch are evident.
Public Beach
The public beach is a beautiful sand-filled beach area, making it the perfect spot to spend all day swimming and relaxing. It is also surrounded by hiking trails that parallel the lake.
Skate Park
Located across from the Jay Bird Memorial Arena, the skate park is populated by local youth who love to skateboard, in-line skate, scooter or bike. Behind the cement area is a great park with fun playground equipment.
South Beach
Accessible by Poplar Street or Pine Drive, this sandy beach is the largest beach on Calling Lake. Ideal for a family picnic, swimming, building sand castles, and relaxing, the beach extends all the way to the Provincial Park boat launch, making for a great stroll along the water.
Tanasiuk Recreation Area
The Tanasiuk Recreation Area and Campground is a municipal park located off of Highway 813, approximately 30k north of Calling Lake. It offers 51 unserviced sites with firewood for sale during the summer months, a boat launch with small dock, and a walking trail. Cost is $15/night. To reserve your spot, please call 780-331-3860.
Parks and Playgrounds
A playground and day use area is located on Eagle Drive.
The Sandy Lake Skate Park is located on Raven Road.
Arenas
Back Lake Sports Complex
The Back Lake Sports Complex offers a hockey arena, fitness centre, and a concession that is available for rental or fundraising.
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Parks and Playgrounds
Ball Diamond
Located next to the Community Hall, the baseball diamond is a perfect place to gather with friends for a pickup game, or to practice home run derby.
Splash Park
Located behind the Back Lake Sports Complex and next to the walking path, the splash park is a perfect place to gather with friends and family on a hot summer day. The park is open 12pm-8pm during the summer months.
Walking Path
The Walking Path is a 1km long loop starting on either side of the Back Lake Sports Complex. Exercise equipment is located along the path.
Parks and Playgrounds
Outdoor recreational facilities in Trout Lake include an outdoor rink with basketball hoops, two ball diamonds, and a playground.
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Parks and Playgrounds
Outdoor recreational facilities in Peerless Lake include an outdoor rink with basketball hoops, a ball diamond, a fenced-in playground, and a day-use area with a spectacular view of the lake and plenty of shady trees for an afternoon bbq. The day-use area is located off the main intersection when entering the community.
