Parks, Playgrounds & Sport Fields

Parks

There are many beautiful parks and outdoor spaces located in Canmore. See below for details.

Book a location or find out rental rates

 

Provides venues for a wide range of activities including: baseball, T-ball, soccer, rugby, football, ultimate frisbee, tennis, children’s activities and picnics. This park is home to a large playground with two play structures. Originally an adopt-a-park project developed by the Canmore Lions Club, the park includes Lions Field, Ball Diamond and Tennis Courts.  This park also includes public washrooms located on-site.

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Quarry Lake Park is one of Canmore’s favourite outdoor recreational areas. Located along Spray Lakes Road on the south side of the Bow Valley. It has spectacular views of Ha Ling Peak, Mount Lady MacDonald, and the Rundle Range. Reclaimed from an old mining area, Quarry Lake is one of Canmore’s many environmental success stories. The lake is over 100 metres deep in some areas and fed by an underground mountain spring making it only suitable for activities in the summer months. The area connects to extensive trails in the area for walking, biking, and cross-country skiing. 

  • The lake is suitable for swimming in the summer months. It is unsupervised, swim at your own risk.
  • A lifejacket loaner station is available on site.
  • There is an off leash dog park on site.
  • Dogs are not allowed at the lake.
  • Paid parking is in effect.
  • Campfires and charcoal BBQs are not permitted. Gas stoves are permitted.
  • Garbage and recycling is available on site. Please be kind and clean up after yourself.
  • Washrooms are available on site.

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Riverside Park offers outstanding views of the Bow River, the Rundle Range, Ha Ling Peak, and the Three Sisters. A favourite among couples looking to get married outdoors, the park is also a popular location for picnics, family gatherings and even the odd yoga class. The park is close to downtown and the amenities offered on 8 Street. Canmore’s river path system goes beside Riverside Park and connects with other green spaces in town including Millennium Park and Lions Park.

 

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Millennium Park is Canmore’s premier outdoor venue for team sports including baseball, football, soccer, rugby, and ultimate frisbee The Park includes Millennium Field and Millennium Diamond that are regulation size. This park also includes public washrooms on-site.

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Centennial Park is one of Canmore’s most loved venues for outdoor events and has been the host of long time events such as the Canada Day Celebrations, Canmore Folk Festival, and Canmore Highland Games. These high-profile events draw thousands of visitors to Canmore and the area in and around Centennial Park throughout the year. The Park includes the Centennial Field and the Stan Rogers Stage and one of Canmore’s largest playgrounds. These areas inside Centennial Park are available for rent separately or together. This park also includes public washrooms on-site.

 

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This mountain-inspired wooden stage was named after renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Stan Rogers who passed away at the age of 33 in 1983. The Stan Rogers Stage is Canmore’s only outdoor stage. It plays host to some of the largest events in town including the Canmore Folk Festival, Alberta’s longest-running folk music festival.

Surrounding the stage is a small park graced with mature evergreens. The area is ideal for picnics and small gatherings. The Parkette can be rented on its own or combined with the Stan Rogers Stage or Centennial Field.

The Stage can be rented year-round from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Please Note: Stage Access is limited to renters only

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Off Leash Dog Parks

Canmore has five off-leash dog parks.

 

Playgrounds

There are 33 playgrounds in Canmore for children aged 18 months to 12 years. 

Fields

The Recreation Centre Field is available for rent for various activities including soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. The field also serves as the outdoor phys-ed facility for the Canmore Collegiate High School.

 

Amenities

  • Non-regulation football field (45m X 75m)
  • Automated irrigation system
  • Washrooms
  • Parking lot for approximately 200 vehicles


Please Note: The Recreation Centre Sport Field may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates.  Also, the renter must, prior to the rental date, provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.

Located in Lion's Park, the field has a little league diamond located in the south-west corner and can accommodate a wider variety of activities including baseball, tee-ball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. Lion's Field is an excellent venue close to downtown for league play as well as adult and youth practices.

 

The field is available to book:

Date Range Time
April 17 - Aug. 31 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 
Sept. 1 - Oct. 8 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

 

Amenities

  • One little league ball diamond with bleachers (1) and dugouts.
  • One non regulation sports field (90m X 45m).
  • Automated irrigation system
  • Washroom facilities

Please Note: although the park may be open, Lions Field and Ball Diamond may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates.  Also, the renter must, prior to the rental date, purchase and provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.

Rental Rates

Non-Resident Resident Fee
Adult   $45/hr + GST
Youth   $27/hr +GST
  Adult $32/hr + GST
  Youth $15/hr + GST

 

Elk Run ball diamonds is a multi-diamond venue. Elk Run Ball Diamond Complex is located off of Sandstone Terrace in the Elk Run area of Canmore.

Elk Run ball diamonds are only available to resident teams for booking. This is not an available space for tournament bookings or on-off bookings.

Amenities

  • 3 little league/slow pitch diamonds with bleachers and dugouts.
  • Concession for rental
  • Washroom Facilities
  • Parking for 50 cars
Elizabeth Rummel Field is available for rent for various activities including soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. The field also serves as the playground area for Kindergarten – Grade 3 classes at Elizabeth Rummel Elementary School. Together with Eagle Terrace Field a few blocks away, Elizabeth Rummel is a primary venue for minor league soccer and serves residents in East Canmore.
 
 
The field is available to book:
 
Date Range Time
May 1 - July 31 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Aug. 1 - 31 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sept. 1 - Oct 8 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
 

Amenities

  • 2-little league/minor sport fields (total field size 49m X 90m)
  • Automated irrigation system
  • Playground
  • Parking lot for approximately 25 vehicles
  • Washrooms
 
Please Note: Elizabeth Rummel Sport Field may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates. Also note, the renter must, prior to the rental date, purchase and provide proof of liability insurance.

Eagle Terrace Field is available for rent for various activities including soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. One of Canmore’s newest sport fields, Eagle Terrace is ideally situated high on the east side of the valley with beautiful views of Three Sisters and Ha-Ling. Together with Elizabeth Rummel Field a few blocks away, Eagle Terrace is a primary venue for minor league soccer and serves residents in East Canmore.

 

The Field is available to book:

Date Range Time
May 1 - July 31 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Aug. 1 – 31 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.  
Sept. 1 – Oct. 8 8:30 am – 8 p.m.  

Amenities

  • Non-regulation sport field (45m X 78m).
  • Playground
  • Parking lot for 15 cars
 
Please Note: Eagle Terrace Sport Field may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates.  Also note, The renter must, prior to the rental date, provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.

Centennial Field is available for rent for various activities including soccer, ultimate frisbee, football and rugby. As Canmore’s most centralized sport field, Centennial is an excellent venue close to downtown for youth practices, league play and competitive tournaments. 

 
The Field is available to book:
 
Date Range Time
May 1 – Aug. 31 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.  
Sept. 1 – Oct. 8 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 

Amenities

  • Non-regulation size multi-use soccer, rugby, football field with players benches (80m X 50m)
  • Running track
  • Washroom facility
  • Benches and picnic tables
  • Playground
 
Please Note: although the park may be open, Centennial Sport Field may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.1537 for the latest updates.  Also note, the renter must, prior to the rental date, purchase and provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.

Millennium Ball Diamond is Canmore’s premier regulation size baseball diamond, Millennium is the perfect venue for competitive tournaments and league play as well as adult and youth practices.

The ball diamond is open:

Date Range Time
April 17 – July 31 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
July 1 – 31 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sept. 1 – Oct. 8 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

     

Amenities

  • Professional senior league fenced ball diamond with bleachers and dugouts.
  • Benches and picnic tables
  • Automated irrigation system
  • Washroom/change room
  • Parking lot for approximately 60 vehicles
 
Please Note:  The renter must, prior to the rental date,  purchase and provide the Town of Canmore, proof on liability insurance.

Millennium Park is Canmore’s premier outdoor venue for team sports. The park includes Millennium Field and Millennium Diamond. As the newest park in Canmore, Millennium offers what many believe is the most scenic venue for baseball, football, soccer rugby and ultimate frisbee anywhere in Canada. Both the ball diamond and field are regulation size. 

Millennium Park is open 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Please Note: although the park may be open, Millennium Sport Field may be closed due to frost, rain or snow. Please check the Town of Canmore Recreation Information Line 403.678.8920 for the latest updates.

Amenities

  • Regulation size multi-use soccer, rugby, football field with bleachers and players benches (100m X 65m)
  • Professional senior league fenced ball diamond with bleachers and dugouts
  • Benches and picnic tables
  • Washroom/change room
  • Parking lot for approximately 60 vehicles

Please Note:  The renter must, prior to the rental date, purchase and provide the Town with proof of liability insurance.

The Three Sisters Sports Complex is located at Our Lady of the Snows school in Three Sisters. This includes regulation size ball diamond and sports field.

Amenities

  • Playground 
  • Climbing Wall 
  • Curbed asphalt pad with 2 short court basketball courts
  • “Drop Shot” ball game 
  • Porta potty on site
  • Parking for 60 cars

Field (multi-use soccer, rugby, football)

  • Regulation Size field (100 m x 60 m) 
  • Full regulation goal posts
  • 2 fixed player’s benches
  • Grass area for spectators between basketball courts and field. No bleachers 
  • Field has a 3-5% slope from goal end to goal end

Ball Diamond

  • Full size with a portable mound
  • Bases set for 60, 80 and 90 feet
  • Fully fenced with foul line poles
  • 300 feet for home runs
  • Bleachers

Other Outdoor Amenities

The Town of Canmore manages the Millenium and Benchlands Trail Skills Parks The Millenium Mountain bike skills park features a pump track with a variety of lines and an area with different skinnies. The Benchlands Trail skills park has a variety of jump lines as well as various skinnies and rock bridges for all levels.

The Town of Canmore’s skateboard park is located at the Canmore Recreation Centre and is free for all to use. The skateboard park is designed for skaters of all abilities.

 

Canmore has a total of 5 public tennis courts: 4 at Lions Park and 1 at Veterans Park

Lions Park (10 Ave. and 15 St.)

  • 4 Plexipave tennis courts
  • Washrooms
  • Playground

Veterans Park (925 -9 St.)

  • 1 Plexipave tennis court
  • Lined for 2 pickleball courts

Bookings: To book a tennis court and review reservation guidelines please visit the Canmore Tennis Association website. For pickleball visit the Bow Valley Pickleball Association.

If the courts are not being used by players with a reservation you may play for free on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Free use is limited to 45 minutes (from the time you start) when other drop-in players are waiting.  Players with a reservation have priority over drop-in players.