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Wainwright is a community of delightful contrasts boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods from charming older districts lined with mature elm trees and character homes, to steadily expanding new residential subdivisions.

Wherever you live you will be conveniently close to inviting parks, modern playgrounds, schools, and our business districts.

Wainwright is proud of its numerous recreational amenities including: the state of the art Peace Memorial Multiplex with twin arena, walking track and climbing wall; and the Communiplex that includes a pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, meeting rooms, theater, and hall facilities for functions of all sizes.

We would be happy to assist you in planning your next function. Our facilities accomodate a variety of activities, from weddings to pool parties and everything in between. For more information on facility bookings and rates, please contact Shauna at the Town Office at 842-3383 or email recreation@wainwright.ca

Wainwright also maintains outdoor soccer fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and an extensive and ever expanding network of walking trails. We are proud of our cultural activities that include amateur theater, professional performances, a dance society, and a local museum. Wainwright offers a unique country lifestyle with urban amenities - all within a two-hour drive east of Edmonton.

We welcome any comments, questions, or concerns you may have regarding Parks and Recreation in the Town of Wainwright. Please e-mail any enquiries to recreation@wainwright.ca.

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Not all kids have the opportunity to be involved in sports. For those who dream of hitting a homerun, playing goalie, shooting hoops, taking one for the team and making new friends, it's all possible through KidSportTM. For a happier, healthier lifestyle for Wainwright kids, KidSport makes a difference.  Give us a call and perhaps we can help to get you involved in your favorite Wainwright sport.

Town of Wainwright Parks and Recreation Department

Director – Todd Aughey taughey@wainwright.ca 780 842 3381

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Peace Memorial Park: 400 - 8 Street

  • 3 ball Diamonds
  • 2 Tennis Courts
  • Playground - New 2007
  • Basketball 1/2 Court
  • Rotary Skateboard Park - New 2007

Tory Heights Park

Community Soccer Park: 1599 - 23 Avenue

  • 3 full size
  • 2 mid size
  • 2 mini size
  • irrigated

Wainwright and District Communiplex: 700 - 2 Avenue

Wainwright & District Communiplex
  • 25m-6 lane Indoor Swimming Pool
  • Whirlpool, Wading Pool
  • Weight Training/Exercise Area
  • Racquet Ball/Squash Courts
  • Community Halls, Meeting Rooms, Commercial Kitchen, Live Performance Theatre, Fitness/Dance Studio
  • High speed internet access available in meeting rooms and halls
  • Winter 2010 Guide 
    
Communiplex Facility Hours
Monday:       6:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:       8:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:  6:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday:     8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:          6:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday:      1:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunday:        1:30pm - 8:30pm

Peace Memorial Multiplex: 650 - 2 Avenue

  • 2 NHL sized ice surfacesPeace Memorial Multiplex
  • Indoor Rock Climbing Wall
    Rock wall is available for rentals and rentals can made by calling 708-842-5508.
  • Indoor running/walking track OPEN – 7am through 4pm – Monday to Friday. Also open on weekends when there is an ice booking.
  • Gymnastics Club
  • Tae-Kwon Do Studio
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Spectator capacity: Primary arena - 1700, Secondary arena - 365
  • High speed internet access available in meeting rooms and halls
  • PMM Ice Schedule

Sportex Arena: 400 - 8 Street

  • Home of the Wainwright Equine Centre

Wainwright Curling Club: 825 - 4 Avenue

  • 5 Sheets, Artificial Ice, Lounge
  • Host site for the World Curling Tour Roaming Buffalo Classic

Wainwright Golf and Country Club

Wainwright Curling Club

Parks & Playgrounds

Wainwright has a variety of parks, playgrounds, and walking trails for all to enjoy.

MAP - Wainwright parks, playgrounds and walking trails

  • Wallace Park (1300-10A Street) - walking paths, RCMP lake fish pond, playground, outdoor rink, picnic shelter
  • Dr. Middlemass Park Campground (805-15 Street) (780) 842-3541 - picnic area, playground, fire pits, RV dumping station, 28 fully serviced lots. Click here for Rules & Regulations.
  • Bevan's Park and Nature Area (1800-8 Ave) - walking/biking trails, playground, outdoor rink
  • Petroleum Park (305-14 Ave) - petroleum industry interpretive site, picnic area, tourist information centre, washrooms
  • Elks Keyhole Park (east of 20 Street, north of 5A Ave) - new 2007 playground, outdoor rink, picnic shelter
    • Wallace Park
  • Jubilee Park (915-3 Ave) - well shaded ornamental passive recreation park with park benches next to wainwright public library
  • Dairy Bar Park (1002-10 Ave) - park benches
  • Buffalo Park (1303-10 Street) - buffalo statue, flower garden, park benches
  • North of 14 Park (918-16 Ave) - nature area, outdoor rink, playground
  • Third Avenue Tot Lot (421-3 Ave) - playground, outdoor rink
  • Fifth Avenue Tot Lot (1626-5 Ave) - playground, outdoor rink
  • Stardust Village Tot Lot (End of 1A Street Crescent) - playground
  • Baier Subdivision (1015-26 Street) - new playground 2007, expanded walking trails in 2007
  • Off-Leash Dog Park (1410-1 Avenue) - new in 2007

Bowling Alley

  • 8 lanes
Riverdale Mini Park

Arm Lake Recreational Area

  • Camping, fishing, swimming, golfing

Riverdale Mini Park

  • Camping, swimming, golf and mini golf