This program is designed to engage residents by activating the power of parks and providing safe opportunities for participants to re-connect in their local neighbourhood park sites through a variety of activities that support physical activity and social connection and maximize use of local park amenities.
Meet Me At The Park
Looking for fun this summer? Want to get outside and enjoy our beautiful neighbourhood parks and green spaces? Join us for Meet Me at the Park - a free drop-in program for all ages!
Meet Me at the Park aims to bring our community together by offering informal and unstructured recreational opportunities that support physical activity, creativity, and social connection.
Each park location has amenities to compliment the program and when possible, a gathering space such as an Activity Centre may be available to provide washroom access. Please note that parents are responsible for their children at all times and must be available in case of an emergency. Children under six years are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian.
Activities may include the following:
- Soccer/basketball/tennis/pickleball/badminton/baseball
- Circuit courses, obstacle course
- Block party & yard games
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening and nature fun
The program runs Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Friday's from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2023 Schedule
| Date | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| July 4-7 | Eastview Estates | 120 Ellenwood Drive |
| July 10-14 | Don Campbell Elementary School | 99 Irving Crescent |
| July 17-21 | Riverside Meadows | 6201 57 Avenue |
| July 24-28 | Rosedale | 2 Roland Street |
| July 31- Aug 4 | Normandeau | 49 Noble Avenue |
| Aug 8-11 | Golden Circle | 4620 47A Avenue |
| Aug 14-18 | Morrisroe West | 5 McIntosh Avenue |
| Aug 21-25 | Westpark | 3811 57 Avenue |
Who is managing Meet me at the Park?
Meet me at the Park is being coordinated by The City of Red Deer in partnership with various local agencies and community associations. Experienced Recreation staff will be leading activities during the day and will be joined throughout the week by our community partners. For more information contact the Community & Program Facilitator at 403-309-8409.
Why aren’t they coming to my neighbourhood?
Unfortunately we aren’t able to bring Meet me at the Park to every neighbourhood in the city, so we selected neighbourhoods based on several different factors. The program is being offered in partnership with the local Community Associations in those neighbourhoods. We encourage people to join the program closest to you.
What activities will be there?
Activities offered will vary from site to site based on the amenities available and will include a variety of options for unstructured creative play. Activities may change based on community interests and should provide options for all ages and abilities.
The following may be offered:
- Circuit courses, obstacle course
- Soccer/basketball/tennis/pickleball/badminton/baseball
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening and nature focused