Recreation

Parks & Trails

Drumheller citizens and visitors have access to over 17 kms of pathways along the Red Deer River.

Citizens and visitors alike have access to a number of resort areas and parks, including Newcastle Beach Recreation Area, Riverview Park and Centennial Park with the adjacent Rotary Spray Park, water fountain and T-Rex Statue. In addition, there are numerous smaller parks throughout the town that total over 150 acres. Midland Provincial Park, which houses the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, is located within the town site. Other nearby provincial parks includes Little Fish Lake (42.5 km) Provincial Park and Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park (95 km).

Recreation Programs

The Drumheller Valley abounds with a variety of local recreational opportunities. Our location, facilities, programs and events offer people of all ages and skill levels unlimited opportunities for both indoor and outdoor recreation and sporting activity.

There are over 20 clubs and associations that are focused on a variety of activities which include: Badminton, Figure Skating, Minor Football, Gymnastics, Tai Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, Golf, Minor Baseball and Hockey, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Special Olympics, Square Dancing, and Swimming.

Our facilities include the newly renovated Drumheller Memorial Arena. This facility is used by minor hockey, fun team, figure skating groups, our Junior ‘A’ Drumheller Dragons, and the general public.

The Drumheller Aquaplex, which completed interior and exterior refurbishment in 2003, houses an indoor waterslide, steam room, hot tub and weight room facilities.

The other facilities include the Drumheller Curling rink, outdoor skating rinks, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and 17km of pathways along the Red Deer River for walking, cycling and rollerblading. Golfing, rafting/canoeing, fishing, hiking mountain biking are some of the activities available locally.

The new Badlands Community Facility is close to completion of construction and is now in the process of developing programming and a schedule. They are currently planning for community organizations to have access to the BCF for the start of 2012. Organizations wishing to use the facility on a regular basis are encouraged to contact Guy Latour - BCF Business Manager at 403.823.1364.

In addition, the BCF is looking for Community Organizations that would be interested in providing set up and take down services for large events in the Banquet Hall. If your Community Organization would be interested in providing the BCF with this service, please contact Guy Latour at 403.823.1364.

Badlands Community Facility Rates

Drumheller Aqua-Plex

The Drumheller Aquaplex offers a great selection of public swims where our focus is on your leisure time. With a trained staff, the safety of you and your family matter to all of us. It is becoming more important for your children to acquire swimming skills, and quite often the best way to start with your child is by parent participation. With parents active involvement in pool fun, the sooner your child learns to enjoy water fun to its fullest.

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For more information please call 403-823-1322

Drumheller Memorial Arena

The arena is utilized by the following organizations, which provide top quality programs to the community.

 
To book ice time, please call (403) 823-1324

Concession services are provided at the Drumheller Arena.