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Alberta's South Parks & Gardens

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Botterill Bottom Park
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This park provides the portage route for access around the weir in the Oldman River and measures 80 hectares (200 acres) in size.
Address: . | Lethbridge, AB

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Pavan Park
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Opened in 1987, Pavan Park is located at the north edge of Lethbridge and features a variety of recreational opportunities. Park attractions found here include the John Martin Recreation Area, Madame Jeanne Sauve Picnic Area, Pavan Equestrian Area and many trails.
Address: North Edge of the City | Lethbridge, AB

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Lambert Park
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This park is conveniently located in downtown Strathmore.
Address: Downtown | Strathmore, AB

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Pine Coulee
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Located near Claresholm, this recreation area offers a resevoir that is stocked with fish. The park also offers camping and picnic spots.
Address: Near | Claresholm, AB

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Helen Schuler Coulee Centre
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Located in the river bottom (near Fort Whoop Up) is this 200-acre Lethbridge Nature Reserve. The centre includes self-guided nature walks and seasonal hands-on displays promoting nature appreciation. Open year round.
Address: Indian Battle Park, Scenic Dr at 3 Ave S | Lethbridge, AB [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 320-3064
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Henderson Park
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Henderson Park offers walking paths, gardens, picnic areas, horseshoe pits and other recreation sites and activities. A lake on-site provides boating and fishing opportunities.

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Milk River Ridge
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This ridge is located south of Raymond and is a continental divide. North of the ridge water flows north to the Old Man River. Water on the south side of the ridge flows south into the Milk River and then the Missouri River. Migrating birds are spotted here frequently.
Address: | Raymond, AB

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Dinosaur Provincial Park
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48 km northeast of Brooks, this UNESCO World Heritage Site provides both Badlands and Bones. Stay overnight at the campground or in nearby Brooks and join interpreters on guided walks past towering hoodoos and the bones of long vanished dinosaurs.

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Kinsmen Park
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This park in Strathmore has a fishing pond that is open for use by seniors and children under 16. For everyone else, there is canoeing available.
Address: . | Strathmore, AB

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Indian Battle Park
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Park is located in the Oldman River Valley and features open spaces and opportunities for recreational activities. Enjoy hiking, jogging, picnicking and visiting interpretative sites. Park was the setting for a battle fought in 1870 between the Cree and Blackfoot tribes.
Address: Oldman River Valley, Scenic Drive at 3 Avenue South | Lethbridge, AB

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Cypress Hills Provincial Park
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Address: Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Box 12 | Elkwater, AB | T0J 1C0
Tel: 1 403 893-3777

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Elizabeth Hall Wetlands
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Animal lovers will delight in the wildlife that can be viewed at this 15 hectare (36 acre) nature reserve. Views of cattails, muskrats, beavers and turtles can be seen as well as songbirds, diving beetles, dragonflies, fisher spiders and more.
Address: . | Lethbridge, AB

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Oldman River Dam Provincial Recreation Area
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The Oldman River Dam Provincial Recreation Area is located just north of Highway 3, 10 km west of the town of Pincher Creek. The recreation area includes several campgrounds, day use areas, and a group camp. At 1,620 ha (4,000 acres), it is the largest provincial park in Alberta, and offers canoeing, sailing, fishing and other water sport opportunities, as well as historic sights and interpretive trails.
Address: | Pincher Creek, AB | T0K 1W0 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 382-4097

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Cornmaze at Robinpick Berry Farm
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The Cornmaze at Robinpick Berry Farm is created in seven acres of eight feet tall corn. This giant puzzle takes about an hour or longer to complete. It's open the from the first Saturday in August to the end of October, from Monday through Saturdays from 10am to 9pm. There is also a petting zoo, strawberries and pumpkins on the farm.
Address: . | Shaughnessy, AB | TOK 2AO
Tel: 1 403 381-3775
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Nicholas Sheran Park
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Visitors here will find a lake, walking trails, an eighteen-hole disc golf course, a playground area and a picnic facility.
Address: South of Columbia Blvd W | Lethbridge, AB

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Peenaquim Park
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This park encompasses 97 hectares (240 acres) of land that is used for archery, target shooting and for playing softball.
Address: . | Lethbridge, AB

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Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
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Carefully hidden 42 km southeast of the town of Milk River, this badlands site has a long history. In addition to its eerie badlands appearance, it holds the stories of long vanished visitors in the form of ancient carvings in its sandstone faces. Join interpreters as they attempt to unravel the meanings of these ancient art works. Accommodation is available in the form of primitive camping within the park or in the town of Milk River.

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Arboretum at Trochu
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Includes 1,000 labeled prairie trees and shrubs. May 17 to Oct 12, daily 9 am - 8 pm: $2.
Address: North Rd & School Rd
Tel: 1 403 442-2111

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Willow Creek Provincial Park
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This park combines grassy hills with shady treed spots, making it a great place for camping or a picnic.
Address: Near | Porcupine Hills, AB

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Midland Provincial Park
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This was the site of the first two coal mines in the valley. An interpretive centre, housed in the former Midland Mine Office which operated from 1912 to 1959, is open daily. The park also includes a picnic area, walking trails and interpretive hikes.

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Prairie Oasis Park
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Prairie Oasis Park is a recreational area located just southeast of Hanna. Featuring a lake and sandy beaches, the park is a popular destination for water sports and summer swimming, as well as camping at the on-site campground by the same name.
Address: | Hanna, AB | T0J 1P0
Tel: 1 403 779-2155

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Confederation Park
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Centrally located in downtown Taber, Confederation Park spans 11 acres (4.5 ha) and contains a playground, picnic areas, tennis courts and three baseball diamonds. The Arts and Crafts Centre, and Parkside Manor Senior's Centre are also located in the park. Many of the town's special events are held here.
Address: . | Taber, AB [ Map ]

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Cottonwood Park
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Cottonwood Park encompasses 43.7 hectares (108 acres) of land and was named after the nearby cottonwood forest. Visitors here will find views of the river valley, Milk River Ridge, Chief Mountain and the old narrow gauge incline railway bed. Some of the wildlife that can be viewed here includes deer, red foxes, woodpeckers and more.
Address: 60th Avenue | Lethbridge, AB

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Popson Park
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This large, open flood plain area measures 133 hectares (329 acres) in size and is named after a local family that has been in Lethbridge since 1886. The Oldman River Observatory is located in the park and visitors will also find a picnic and tenting area.
Address: South on University Drive West past Riverstone | Lethbridge, AB

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Flummerfelt Park
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Named after the first president of the International Coal & Coke Company, Flummerfelt Park is the starting point for several historic walks around the Pass. Kids enjoy the water features in the summertime, and the park is the venue for markets and special events throughout the year.

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Galt Gardens
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The centerpiece of downtown, Galt Gardens was named after the original founders of the City of Lethbridge. It is often used as the city's public square and features tall stately trees, colourful flower beds and manicured lawns. Many local events and celebrations are held here.
Address: Downtown | Lethbridge, AB

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Kinbrook Island Provincial Park
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Includes Alberta’s largest man-made body of water, Lake Newell, home to dozens of species of birds and waterfowl. Nearby Kinbrook Marsh has a 4 km (2.4 mi) self-guided interpretive trail, with more than 250 species of birds and waterfowl. The park has beaches, picnic areas and campsites, a boat launch and sailing club. Call the campground at 362-2962.

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Horsethief Canyon
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17.6 km (10.5 miles) west of the Royal Tyrrell Museum, the canyon offers a spectacular view of the badlands valley and its multi-layered walls. Paths lead to petrified oyster beds. The area with its many folds and bends proved an ideal place for thieves to hide horses in the early 1900s.

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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden
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Designed in the early 1960s by renowned Japanese landscape artist Dr. Tadashi Kubo, the garden stands as a monument to the Japanese Canadians who endured the government enforced relocation of British Columbia’s Japanese Canadians in 1942. The 4 acre garden opened on July 3, 1966, with the grand opening held on July 14, 1967. In attendance were Prince and Princess Takamatsu, the brother and sister-in-law of Japan’s Emperor Hirohito. A meandering path joins five traditional Japanese Garden styles, combining trees, shrubs, rocks, waterfalls, ponds and bridges to create vistas of unparalleled beauty. The sound of a thrumming waterfall invites the visitor deep into the Garden. The Pavilion, patterned after 16th century architecture, houses a number of art and cultural exhibits throughout the season. Tours of the Garden are available, lead by hostesses dressed in traditional yukatas.
Address: 9th Ave South at Mayor Magrath Dr | Lethbridge, AB | T1J 3Z6 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 328-3511
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Gold Springs Park
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Gold Springs Park-midway between Coutts and Milk River, 7 km S of Milk River on Hwy. 4 & 2 km E. May-Sept.30 Swimming, fishing, paddle boats, canoeing, firepits, laundromat, showers, confectionery. Fees $15.00 non-serviced $20.00 elec/water.
Address: Box 215 Coutts Alta. T0K 0N0
Tel: 1 403 647-2277

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Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park
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Dry Island Buffalo Jump Provincial Park is worth the 170 km (105 mi) drive from Calgary. Located near Trochu, this park features stunning vistas and ancient rock formations, including hoodoos, sandstone banks and more. Hiking, picnicking and swimming in the Red Deer River are popular park activities. The 45 m (148) buffalo jump is one of the tallest in Alberta and the badland environment conjures visions of days long ago. The park is open from May 1 to September and the access road is closed during rainy spells, but hikers can still enjoy the park.
Address: 30 km (18 mi) northeast of Trochu on Hwy 21
Tel: 1 403 442-4211

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Alexander Wilderness Park
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This park was originally named after Lethbridge's first dairy farmer and original settler of the land, Lorenzo Alexander and opened in 1986. The 42 hectare (104 acre) floodplain offers three walking trails through various nature areas. Visitors will have opportunities to view wildlife such as the American White Pelican.
Address: . | Lethbridge, AB

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Agricultural Society Campground
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Located at Strathmore's rodeo ground, this park offers hook-ups for RVs.
Address: . | Strathmore, AB
Tel: 1 403 934-5811

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Centennial Park
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This park is located at the northern end of the town and is host to four baseball diamonds and a batting cage. It also has horseshoe pits, beach volleyball courts and a large fenced playground area as well as picnic tables.
Address: | Nanton, AB

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Echo Dale Park
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Echo Dale Park offers a place for summer fun and relaxation. Paddle boat or swim in the lakes, lounge on the beach, find a shady picnic area or explore the area via the walking trails.
Address: 10 km from downtown | Medicine Hat, AB
Tel: 1 403 526-1400

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40 Mile Park & Recreation Area
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This park, located on a seven mile long lake, offers camping facilities, fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming and a sand beach. It also has a cafe, offering homemade French food, that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Address: 113012 Twp Rd 84 | Foremost, AB | T0K 0X0
Tel: 1 403 867-2181
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Chain Lakes Provincial Park
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This park has lakes with rainbow trout for boat fishing in spring, summer and autumn and ice fishing in winter. It also has many other wildlife and facilities for swimming, sailing, windsurfing and 12 km/hr power boating.
Address: Hwy 533 | Nanton, AB

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Lions Grove Park
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This park offers the opportunity to birdwatch as it forms part of the Boomers Hill ecological area. It is located at the south end of Nanton and features a camp kitchen for picnics.
Address: | Nanton, AB

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Dinosaur Provincial Park
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Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, the park covers 7,332 hectares (18,116 acres) and is one of the most significant palaeontological sites in the world. Skeletons are on display in the Royal Tyrrell Museum Field Station as well as in an in-situ exhibit building. More than 300 complete fossil specimens have been uncovered. There are five self-guided trails. Interpretive programs mid-May to mid-Oct include bus tours, hikes and evening campfire and amphitheatre presentations. The park is located two hour drive east from Calgary, 170 km south-east (2 hrs) from Drumheller, and 48 km north east of Brooks.
Address: 50 minutes northeast of Brooks, AB
Tel: 1 403 378-4344

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Centennial Park
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This park has a compground and is a location of the Havard Memorial.
Address: 43 Avenue West and 4 Street West | Claresholm, AB | T0L 0T0
Tel: 1 403 625-2751

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