Allan & Jean Millar Centre
58 Sunset Boulevard
Phone: 780-778-3637
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The ATB Financial Fieldhouse, play park, boardroom, raquetball and tennis courts. Rental spaces are available for birthday parties and special events.
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The Alliance Pipeline Aquatic Centre features a swimming pool, lazy river, waterslide, kiddie play area, whirlpool, and sauna. A variety of public, family and fitness swims are scheduled. Lessons and special events are also available.
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For program information or rental inquiries contact Guest Services at 780-778-3637.
Forest Interpretive Centre & Heritage Park
3002 33rd Street
Phone: 780-778-3433
Fax: 780-778-2351
Toll Free: 800-313-7383
- A 7,300 square foot facility, featuring meeting spaces, Whitecourt’s Tourist Information Booth, the office of the Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce and a multi-media gallery. The multi-media gallery explores the role of the forest in Whitecourt’s growth and development. All public areas of the facility are wheelchair accessible.
- Located on the grounds surrounding the Forest Interpretive Centre, this park features three visitor accessible buildings, a barn and a number of assorted antique vehicles and farm machinery.
- Explore the 800-metre Interpretive Trail that winds through the forest.
- For rental inquiries, tourist information or to book an industry tour, contact the Forest Interpretive Centre at 780-778-3433.
Graham Acres
Located along Flats Road
Phone: 780-778-6300
- This is a major sport field and ball diamond complex.
- For rental inquiries or information regarding use and leagues, contact the Community Services Department at 780-778-6300.
Outdoor Ice Rinks
For information contact the Town Office at 780-778-2273.
- Three outdoor rinks are maintained by the Town of Whitecourt between mid-November and March. The rinks are located at Central School, Percy Baxter School and St. Joseph School. In addition, there are a number of smaller neighbourhood rinks located throughout the community.
- Rotary Park has a pond (illuminated by street lights at night for your enjoyment) that is cleared for winter recreational use. Keep an eye out for special events scheduled during the winter at the pond in Rotary Park.
Whitecourt Curling Rink
70 Sunset Boulevard
Phone: 780-778-4128 or 780-778-4512
- Operated by the Whitecourt Curling Club and offers men’s, women’s, mixed and junior league curling from mid-October to the end of March.
- Facility rentals include ice surface and/or lounge room for Christmas parties, weddings, etc.
Whitecourt Golf and Country Club
Located along Flats Road
Phone: 780-778-3531
- Located on Flats Road, this is an 18-hole golf course with clubhouse facilities and pro-shop.
- Contact the Golf Club at 780-778-3531.
Whitecourt Twin Arenas
72 Sunset Boulevard
Arena Office Phone: 780-778-8888
Restaurant Phone: 780-778-1989
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The facility houses two ice rinks and a restaurant.
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The McLeod Rink opens in August for summer ice time, and stays open until the end of March.
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The Athabasca Rink is available from October to the end of March.
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For ice rental inquiries, and information regarding public skating times, contact the Community Services Department at 780-778-6300.
Community Parks & Playgrounds
The Town of Whitecourt features a number of small parks and playgrounds designed to serve the local neighbourhood, as well as three large park areas that serve the entire community.
Centennial Park
Friendship Park
Heritage Park
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Located on the grounds surrounding the Forest Interpretive Centre, this park features three visitor accessible buildings, a barn and a number of assorted antique vehicles and farm machinery.
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Explore the 800-metre Interpretive Trail that winds through the forest.
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For more information on Heritage Park, contact the Forest Interpretive Centre at 780-778-5363.
Riverboat Park
Rotary Park
Located at the end of 51st Street, north of the Fire Hall
For information contact the Town Office at 780-778-2273.
- Features picnic areas, sport fields, playgrounds, an asphalt trail and a pond that is stocked for family fishing in the summer and cleared for winter skating.
- Grab your fishing rod and tackle, and take your family fishing at Rotary Park. Fishing is limited to people under the age of 16 years, or those accompanied by one or more people under the age of 16 years. Fishing at Rotary Park is permitted from May to October. All guidelines in the current Alberta Guide to Sport Fishing apply while fishing at the park. You can pick up your copy of the guide at all establishments that sell fishing licenses. For more information contact the Community Services Department at 780-778-6300.
- The Whitecourt River Slides is open during the summer months for family enjoyment. The water feature consists of two man-made creeks with a series of pools and drops for tubing and play, with a shallow basin and beach at the end of the creeks. Operation is dependent on the weather, and the water is turned on once an outdoor temperature of 16 degrees celcius is reached.
50th Anniversary Square
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A park is being developed this year in the downtown core to commemorate Whitecourt's 50th Anniversary. The park will feature a clock tower and Whitecourt's 2009 Time Capsule, which won't be opened until 2049, will be buried under this feature.
Memorial Point
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Memorail Point is located at the top of the stairs leading from the Highway 43 Walking Trail, north of the intersection of Millar Road and Sakwatamau Drive. The memorial recognizes and honours Whitecourt and Woodlands County residents who have lost their lives while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, police force, fire and ambulance services. A stainless steel tree is adorned with copper leaves, each representing an individual who died while serving our community and/or country.