Penhold has 80 acres of family focused recreational lands committed to providing healthy, inclusive interactive outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and guests of Penhold. This project will see the completion of a long-term strategy, focused on offering a community common area characterized by spaces with exceptional social outdoor opportunities to connect the community as a whole. Creating accessible public space with multiple amenities allows the opportunity to enjoy the area in a safe, healthy way. The Town's desire for the community is to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of citizens/guests of Penhold providing multiple social opportunities within the area barrier free. This free, accessible gathering space will serve people for many years encouraging togetherness and fun.
This community use area was made possible through a generous donation by the Ford Family, funding through Canada Community Revitalization Grant (CCRF), Infrastructure Canada – Active Transportation Fund and funding through the town.
| Phase 1 | Canada Community Revitalization Grant (CCRF) – Town of Penhold Community Gathering Centre | Phase I includes: - common landscaped area with a gazebo - picnic tables and benches -washrooms. *A second ball diamond has also been built and once the grass has had time to develop, it will be available for use in the spring of 2024. |
| Phase II | Infrastructure Canada - Active Transportation Fund Grant - Town of Penhold Trail Connectivity | The final development of the Multiplex Recreational lands will see: - the connectivity of 13 trails identified in the Transportation Action Plan in 2016. -connection of the trails on the southeast side of the recreational lands to the planned trails being built in 2023 -A footbridge to provide access from the west side to the east side of the water way - an aeration system to ensure a clean and safe environment - lighting will be provided throughout the area ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for users If funds permit: - a boat dock easier access for fishing, kayaking and canoeing. |
Multi-Use All-Wheel Park (MAP)
This collaborative project between the Town of Penhold and The Penhold & District Optimist Club opened in the fall of 2021. The opening of the Multi-Use All-Wheel Mark (MAP) saw a modified version of the long anticipated skatepark become a reality along with a pump track feature to create a Multi-Use All-Wheel Park (MAP) south of the Penhold Regional Multiplex.
What is a pump track?
It’s a closed loop track with rolling bumps, banked corners and berms (swoopy, banked turns) for biking, rollerblading and scooters. They are designed to maximize momentum so users can ride the pump track with minimal exertion. Pump tracks are a perfect structure for practising balance, learning skills and improving confidence.
The skatepark portion of the Penhold MAP will include seven (7) features:
- bank ramp
- slappy rail
- manual pad
- flat rail
- flat ledge
- quarter pipe extension
- quarter pipe transition
Soccer Pitch
The Soccer pitch is located south of the Multiplex – #1 Waskasoo Avenue.
Mostly used by Children’s sports programs, this spacious field offers opportunities to play a wide range of field sports. Rental cost for the Town of Penhold soccer pitch is $30 per game. Weekend rental rate is $120 per day.
If anyone is interested in booking the soccer pitch, please contact us 403-886-3260.
Ball Diamonds
The Penhold Athletic Park is the only Town-owned ball diamond. During the summer months it is used by adult groups and children’s sports programs.
• Rental of the ball diamond is $30 per game. Weekend rental rate is $120 per day.
• The Town will arrange for one portable toilet to be onsite for seasonal bookings only. The portable toilet will be delivered once FULL payment for the rental has been received.
• Weather and time permitting the Town will make every effort to mow the field weekly and have the field dragged and lined before each rental.
• Payment of the rental is required in advance of the rental dates for the entire scheduled booking.
• The Town of Penhold will make every effort to maintain the field to the best of their ability, but are not responsible for any injuries that may occur.
• Diamonds are rented on a first come first service basis. Priority shall be given for Town of Penhold programming.
If you have any questions and/or would like to rent the Penhold Athletic Park, please call (403) 886-3260.