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Recreation and Culture

With an assortment of facilities, multi-use trails and green spaces along with engaging local culture and art - there's an experience waiting for you.

Collicutt Centre Pool overview

Recreation

Learn about Red Deer's indoor recreation facilities and spaces, register in a program or activity or check out our drop in programs and activities.

Outdoor Recreation

Learn about Red Deer's outdoor facilities and spaces including, Bower Ponds, spray parks, Discovery Canyon, Lions Campground, Heritage Ranch, outdoor rinks, sports fields and more.

Art

Arts and Culture

Community groups, businesses and individuals all contribute to our unique and creative community. We’re here to support you in learning, seeing and experiencing all that Red Deer’s cultural scene has to offer.

News & Notices

Grant funding provides opportunity for

January 22, 2026

The City received $122,600 in grant funding from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre to retrofit LED lights in place of fluorescent bulbs in several facilities.

City Council approves revised 2026 DBA

January 13, 2026

At its regular meeting today, Red Deer City Council approved a revised 2026 operating budget for the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and gave first reading to a bylaw that would disestablish the Business Improvement Area (BIA).

City of Red Deer Seeks Federal Dialogue

January 13, 2026

City Council received an update at their regular meeting today on federal housing funding programs, including current agreements, progress to date, and how these investments are intended to support affordable and attainable housing in Red Deer.