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SPORTS TOURISM
STETTLER SKATE PARK
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Located behind the Stettler Recreation Centre building on 62nd St. (Recreation Road) the skateboard/scooter park is free of charge. The Stettler “Heart of Alberta” skatepark features 9,000sqft of integrated plaza, modern obstacle, and bowl terrain detailed with integral colour and a variety of textures.
ROTARY ARMSTRONG SPRAY PARK
Located within the West Stettler Recreation par, south of highway 12 on 62nd St. and 46 Ave. Open during the summer months from 10:00am-8:00pm.
STETTLER RECREATION CENTRE
The SRC hosts many events throughout the year including hockey tournaments. With access to meeting rooms, the seniors drop-in centre (The HUB), gym, pool, and library, the SRC is always bustling with activity. The indoor pool swimming pool boasts a waterslide, kiddy pool, and hot tub. Visit the Stettler Public Library website for special events: http://spl.prl.ab.ca/events
Hours of Operation
(403) 742-2292)
Library
Monday, Friday, Saturday 10:00am- 6:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am-8pm
Gym
Monday-Friday 6:00am-10pm Weekends & Holidays 10:00am-6:00pm
Pool
SPORTS TOURISM
Sports Park: 70th St., 44th Ave—West Stettler Park: 44th Ave., 62nd St.—Parkdale Park: 44th Ave., 57th St.
BASEBALL
3 fields at the Sports Park 2 fields at West Stettler Park 1 field at Parkdale Park BASKETBALL
1 court in Grandview (41st Ave., 60th St.) 1 court in Meadowlands (66th St., 42nd Ave) 1 court at Stettler Elementary (48th Ave., 52nd St.) BOWLING
Heartland Bowl (Highway 56 at 59th St., 46th Ave.). Five pin, neon, bumper, and league bowling. plus, snacks, bar, automatic scoring, and party facilities. Suitable for players of all ages and skill level. Schedule an appointment to play at (403) 742 3149. CANOEING
Enjoy canoeing along Buffalo Lake (10 mins. North of Stettler) or at Big Knife Provincial Park (near Forestburg). CURLING
Stettler Curling Club (46th Ave., 52nd St.) FISHING
West Stettler Park-catch and release only. Buffalo Lake (10 mins, north of Stettler).
FOOTBALL
1 field located at Wm.E. Hay Secondary Campus (49th Ave., 54th St). Regulation size with an athletic track along the edge. GEOCACHING
A real-world outdoor adventure treasure hunt! Use your smartphone or GPS to find geocaching locations. Fun for all ages, groups or individuals. Log your findings at geocaching.com GOLF
Stettler Golf and Country Club (61st St., 42nd Ave). nine-hole course. Cart rentals, clubhouse, and tournament hosting. Pheasantback Golf (highway 601). 18-hole course, cart rentals, clubhouse. Big Valley Golf Course-9 holes, and sand greens. PLAYGROUNDS
Emmerson- (61st St., 55 Ave.) Kinsmen Tot Lot- (Hwy 12, 52nd St.) Parkdale Park Grandview- (41st Ave., 60th St.) Meadowlands- (66th St., 42nd Ave.) Kinsman-(50th Ave., 60th St.) Stettler Elementary-( 48th Ave., 54th St.) Christ King Catholic School(48th Ave., 55 St.)
SKATING
The Stettler Recreation Centre (44th Ave., 62nd St.) Visitors can enjoy skating, hockey, and figure skating. For locations of outdoor rinks contact the Recreation Centre at 403-742-2292. SOCCER
2 fields at the Stettler Sports Park 1 field at West Stettler Park 1 field at the Recreation Centre (44th Ave., 62nd St.) 1 field at Wm.E.Hay Secondary Campus (49th Ave., 54th Ave.) 1 field at Christ King School (48th Ave., 54th Ave.) SWIMMING
Indoor pool facility at Recreation Centre-(44th Ave., 62nd St.) Swim at Buffalo Lake (10 mins north of Stettler) at White Sands, Rochon Sands or Ol’ MacDonald’s Resort. TENNIS
3 courts north of Highway 12 on 48th Ave., 57th St., free to use.
