Beat the heat as spray parks begin to open

Lots of outdoor activities, trails and parks to enjoy this summer!  

Splash into some refreshment this long weekend as spray parks begin opening.

Starting May 18, spray parks will begin to open and be available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Opening:

Borealis Spray Park

Howard Pew Spray Park

Parsons Creek North Spray Park

Lakewood Spray Park

Closed:

Wood Buffalo Spray Park - under repair until further notice

Kiyām Spray Park - expected to open in late May - early June

KP Wong Spray Park (Syncrude Athletic Park) - under construction

Grayling Terrace Spray Park - expected to open in mid-June

Frank Lacroix Spray Park - expected to open in mid-late June

Crews are currently making repairs and ensuring equipment is safe in the closed spray parks. While enjoying the spray parks, please be courteous of others and follow all posted rules and etiquette.

Explore outdoor recreation amenities and check their status

From playgrounds and spray parks to tennis courts and extensive trail networks, there are lots of opportunities for outdoor activities in the region.

Use the Parks and Facilities Map to find outdoor recreation amenities in your neighbourhood and check if they’re open or closed.

Parks and trails etiquette

The outdoor recreation spaces in the region are a highlight of every summer! Please use Municipal amenities responsibly and follow the rules in place so they can be enjoyed by everyone.

• All pets must be on a leash, except in off-leash dog parks.
• Pick up after your pet.
• Don’t litter!
• Motorized vehicles are not allowed to be used in parks or on trails in the Urban Service Area. There is an Off-Highway Vehicle Restriction in effect for all of Alberta.
• Campfires are not allowed in parks or trails and cause a serious safety concern. There is a fireban in effect and fires are not allowed, even in approved pits and backyard pits.

Find more information on the rules and etiquette for parks and trails here.

Maintaining parks, fields, trails and green spaces

Municipal crews are hard at work getting parks and outdoor recreation spaces ready and maintained throughout the summer. There are over 50 parks, 55 sports fields and diamonds, 135 km of trails and 800 hectares of green space in the region. There is a lot happening every day, including mowing, pruning, planting, controlling weeds and pests, rejuvenating fields, servicing equipment and trail maintenance.

Improvements being made to outdoor recreation spaces

The Municipality is completing several outdoor recreation projects this summer, including playground improvements, trail repairs and park enhancements.

Find more information about the exciting work happening and sign up for neighbourhood construction updates at rmwb.ca/construction.

To learn more about parks and outdoor recreation spaces, visit rmwb.ca/parks.

For further information, questions or to bring something to the attention of the Municipality, contact Pulse at 780-743-700 or 1-800-973-9663.

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