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Parks &
Pathways
Our pathways are a great
way to explore Lethbridge
any time of year!
Alexander Wilderness Park
Botterill Bottom Park
Bull Trail Park
Cottonwood Park
Elizabeth Hall Wetlands
Henderson Lake Park
Indian Battle Park
Nicholas Sheran Park
Pavan Park
Peenaquim Park
Popson Park
For more information, go to: [
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Playgrounds
Spring, summer, fall and winter; our playgrounds
and parks are maintained year-round...
West
1
Algonquin Park
2
Assinaboia Park
3
Blackfoot Park
4
Canyon Crest Park
5
Columbia Park
6
Copperwood Park
7
Dalhousie Court Park
8
Heritage Park
9
Heritage Pointe Park
10 Lafayette Park
11 Laval Court Park
12 Laval Park
13 Nicholas Sheran Park
14 Mt. Blakiston Park
15 Mt. Crandell Park
16 Princeton Park
17 Queen’s Park
18 Ridgewood Park
19 Rotary Park
20 Sheridan Park
21 Squamish Park
22 Sunridge Park
23 Trinity Park
24 West Highlands Park
25 William Pierce Park
26 Willow Brook Park
27 Willow Pointe Park
Visit www.lethbridge.ca
for more information
North
1
Adam’s Park
2
Bluefox Park
3
Chinook Park
4
Cougar Park
5
Dominion Park
6
Elma Groves Park
7
Ermineview Park
8
Georgetown Park
9
Jock Palmer Park
10 Kodiak Park
11 Labor Club Park
12 Norbridge Park
13 Park Meadows Park
14 Pavan Park
15 Rideau Court Park
16 St. Basil’s Park
17 St. Edward’s Park
18 St. Francis Park
19 Stafford Tot Lot
20 Staffordville Park
21 Ted Petrunia Memorial
Park
22 Ventura Park
23 Vista Park
South
1
20-30 Club
2
29th Street Tot Lot
3
Cedar Park
4
Gyro Park
5
Fairmont Park
6
Fairmont Garden Park
7
Henderson Park
8
Henderson Park East
9
Henderson Pool
10 Indian Battle Park
11 Kings Park
12 Kings Tot Lot
13 Kinsmen Park
14 Kiwanis Park
15 Lakeview Greenstrip
16 Lion’s Centennial Park
17 McKillop Tot Lot
18 Palm Park
19 Ravine Park
20 Scenic Heights Park
21 Sequoia Park
22 Tudor Park
Skating
Whatever the weather outside, a day
at the ice arena is always pleasant!
Free Public Skates weekly
(Various Arenas – Seasonal)
Free Parent & Tot Skates weekly
(Various Arenas – Seasonal)
Public Skating (Drop in) Sept. ’09 - Aug. ’10
(subject to change)
• Adult: $3.50
• Youth/Senior: $2.50
• Infants (Under 3) FREE
• Family: $9.00
Shinny Hockey (Drop in) 2009 - 2010
• Adults $ 7.00
• Youth Senior/$5.00
Public programs available at:
Civic Ice Centre • 6 Ave. & Stafford Dr. S.
Labor Club Ice Centre • 2020 - 18 Ave. N.
Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre • 401 Laval Blvd W.
24 Hour Info Line: 403.320.4971
For more information, go to:
www.lethbridge.ca/leisure
Swimming
Refreshing waters await you!
Admission:
Child/Senior $2.75
Adult
$4.25
Family
$13.00
Children under 3 free
Pool Listings:
YEAR-ROUND:
Fritz Sick Pool • 420 - 11 St. South
Nicholas Sheran Pool • 401 - Laval Blvd. West
Stan Siwik Family Pool • 1901 - 15 Ave. North
SUMMER:
Henderson Lake Outdoor Pool • 2710 Parkside Dr. South
Westminster Community Pool • 411 - 16 St. North
Gyro Spray Park • 401 Laval Blvd. West
Rotary Water Feature • Galt Gardens
24-Hour Info Line: 403.320.4970
Pass Sales:
Pass sales available January, June &
September offering 10% discounts.
Helen Schuler
Nature Centre
Open year-round for all kinds of activities...
All Ages/Family
• Nature Walks
• Extreme By Nature • Ages 11-15 – Some programs
require minimal fee
• Guest Speakers • All Ages
Children’s Programs
• Junior Naturalists • Ages 6 – 10
• Seasonal Exhibits (3 per year )
• Special Events/Festivals
Self Guided Programs
• 3 Self Guided Trails (Nature Reserve)
- All Ages/Family
• Pond Kit (Week long rental of pond exploration
bin)
- All Ages - $25
• Nature Packs (Nature Activity Backpacks)
- All Ages/Family
Visit www.lethbridge.ca/hscc
for more information
Arts in
Lethbridge
A community enriched by artists
and art organizations engaged in
disciplines of the arts
Activities Include:
• Annual Art Walk
• Acrylic, Water Color & Oil Painting Programs
• Sculpture, Clay Wheel, Drawing & Fabric Arts
• Art Exhibits (6 week rotation)
• Film Festival
• Lethbridge Playgoers performances
• SAAG Cinema
The University of Lethbridge Art Gallery - Free Admission
• Culture Vulture Saturdays ( U of L )
• Music @ Noon (U of L )
Bowman Arts Centre
Lethbridge’s only community arts centre located
in the Bowman school heritage building. Home to
two galleries as well as providing studio space for
community arts guilds
Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge
Arts information centre providing up to date
information on dance, literary, music, theatre and
visual arts events in Lethbridge as well as coordinating
an Annual Art Walk in September.
Arts in
Lethbridge
Southern Alberta Art Gallery
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is dedicated to the learning
and growth of our visitors and community. Year round we
offer a series of changing exhibitions of contemporary art
featuring local, national and international artists. In addition
to our exhibition program we present a range of art related
programming at an affordable rate.
Exhibition admission:
General: $5
Student/Senior: $4
Group $3/person
(over 10 people)
Children under 12: Free
Members: Free
Admission free to all on
Sundays
F@N Club
Friday Afternoons from
12:30 – 4:30
Ages: 6 – 9
Cost: $22.50 members / $25
regular
For an afternoon of learning about
the principles of art, seeing current
exhibitions, and making art, join us
at the gallery!
Tuesdays at Noon
Tuesdays 12PM – 1 PM
Free
This weekly film series offers complimentary coffee and tea while
allowing you the chance to relax and view films about contemporary
and historical art. Visit our website for all of the upcoming features!
SAAG Cinema*
Second Wednesday of the month at 7PM
Cost: $6 members / $8 regular
Featuring independent, Canadian, and foreign films, this monthly film
series allows you the chance to see films that wouldn’t otherwise be
screened in Lethbridge.
*Shown at Galaxy Cinemas in Park Place Mall September through November
and January to June. July, August, and December films are screened at the
Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod.
Visit http://saag.ca to find out about our full
range of programs or call 403-327-8770 ext. 0
for more information and registration.
Lethbridge
Public Library
Free programs for all ages!
• Friday Night Films
• Art Exhibits
• Kids/Adult Book Clubs
• Story Line
• Bookmobile
• Author Visits
• Environmental Education Nights
• Concerts
• Law at Lunch
• Babes in Library
• Time for 2’s
• Page! break Writer’s Café
* Current Issues- Lecture series
• TAG - Teen Programs
• Travel Chats
• Videoconferencing & more!
Visit www.lethbridgepubliclibrary.ca for more
information about events at the Main Library
and also at the new Crossings Branch Library
Family Centre Society
of Southern Alberta
An invaluable resource for all Children, Families and
the Community of Lethbridge. Take part in one of
the many free or registered programs below…
COPEing With Toddler Behaviour
8 week program.
Parents and Children Together Playgroups (PACT)
A weekly interactive play group for all families with children ages 0 –
5. Our play groups provide a nurturing time for parents and children
to share art experiences, story times, singing and free play. PACT is
offered as a drop-in as well as, a registered class.
Me & My Dad
A Drop – in PACT program specifically for Dad’s and their
Children (0-5). Saturdays
Parent Talk and Kids & Conversations
A warm and friendly play environment where toddlers and
pre – preschoolers can mingle together while parents /
caregivers can chat and learn about parent related topics
from a community facilitator.
Voices
A program for Moms and daughters (12+) who want to
get along better. It focuses on building new skills and
letting go of past ways and past hurts.
Worry Dragons
For school age kids who worry too much. This program
provides a safe and fun place in which kids can identify
and talk about their worries. These kids will be given a
box of tools to manage their anxiety.
Visit our website at www.famcentre.ca
for more information. Or stop by the centre
and pick up a program guide! 403 320-4232
Galt Museum
& Archives
A community meeting place which tells
the stories of the unique and colourful
history of southwestern Alberta. Interactive,
entertaining, educational exhibits, programs
and special events for all ages, museum store
and more!
Open year-round!
Low Cost:
• Special exhibits (3-6 per year)
• Special events (Robbie Burns Day, Eggstravaganza & more!)
• Saturdays at 1 p.m. weekly family program
• Café Galt lectures monthly
• Treasure hunts & activity backpacks (included with
admission)
• Exhibit tours, ghost tours, hospital tours, cemetery tours,
downtown walking tours
Free!
• Museum Community Days 4-6 times per year
• Wild Tales on Park Trails summer tours (a program with Helen
Schuler Nature Centre)
• Walking paths
• Gardens
• Audio tours
• Self-guided driving tours
• Archives & collections research
Visit
www.galtmuseum.com
for more information
More fun, activities
& programs!
YMCA
• Fitness facility, swimming pool and programs for all ages and
abilities. Drop in fees and subsidy programs available.
Visit www.lethbridgeymca.org
YWCA
• Fitness facility and family programs.
Visit www.ywcalethbridge.org
FORT WHOOP-UP
• Located in Lethbridge’s scenic river valley Fort
Whoop Up offers museum exhibits, hands on
activities and special events at reasonable drop in
fees.
Visit www.fortwhoopup.com
NIKKA YUKO JAPANESE GARDENS
• Open May through October, Lethbridge’s
Japanese garden of tranquility.
Visit www.nikkayuko.com
KIDSPORT ALBERTA
• Kidsport provides support to children in order to
remove financial barriers preventing them from
playing organized sport.
Visit www.kidsport.ab.ca
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