Recreation & LeisureIf there's one thing the people of Red Deer know it's how to enjoy themselves and how to show visitors a good time. There's something for everyone everywhere you look. In addition to Red Deer's many arts and culture entertainment options, there is much to do indoors year-round. Film buffs can view first-run, family and special screenings. Red Deer's three cinemas have eighteen individual screens. Bowling fans can sharpen their skills and have a good time at one of three venues. There's also indoor golf, paintball and a family fun centre for the adventurous. Red Deer has some great nightspots featuring live entertainment. Local artists will wow you with their talent and out of town guest artists drop in from time to time just to get in on the fun. Many nightspots have pool tables and other games. Those who prefer games of chance can check out our casinos and bingo halls. Central Alberta's largest trade show, agriculture, entertainment, sports and convention facility, Westerner Park hosts more than 1200 events each year, from trade shows to rodeos, concerts to sporting events and produces Westerner Days, Red Deer's annual summer fair. The ENMAX Centrium, the 6,000-seat arena, is the home of our own WHL junior hockey team, the Red Deer Rebels. Rebels - 341.6000 or www.reddeerrebels.com, Westerner - 343.7800 or www.westerner.ab.ca. The Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is an interactive, hands-on celebration of Alberta's sporting history. There is over 7,000 square feet of exhibit space and interactive areas. The interactive areas include a multi-sport Virtual Visual System with hockey, baseball, basketball, football and soccer; a baseball pitching area, Alpine Skiing machine, 200m Wheelchair Challenge and "You Call the Play" press box. New gallery additions to the museum exhibits are "Ice and Snow, The Spirit of Winter" Gallery, and the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Gallery. Info 341.8614 or www.albertasportshalloffame.com. If you're visiting Red Deer, make sure to stop by the Red Deer Public Library, either the Downtown Branch or the branch at the Dawe Community Centre. Both libraries offer free internet access to visitors wishing to check their email or surf online. And for the traveling family, both libraries offer lively drop-in story times for kids of all ages throughout the school year. The Library's Summer Reading Program also offers weekly themed activities and events for the entire summer. A variety of programs aimed at kids and teens (check out the Mezz teen space) ensure there is something for everyone at the library. Info - 346.2100 or www.rdpl.org. Keep in shape at Red Deer's excellent indoor community recreation facilities. The down-town Recreation Centre has a 25-metre indoor salt-water pool with a 1m diving platform, slide, Tarzan rope, a 20-person whirlpool and ladies and mens saunas. Info - 309.8411. There's tons of water fun for the whole family at Red Deer's state-of-the-art 250,000 square foot fitness and wellness centre, the Collicutt Centre. The Water Park includes a wave pool with water slide, lazy river and interactive water playground, a tots pool, two hot tubs and a steam room. In addition to the 290-metre four-lane track, the soccer pavilion with 2 indoor pitches, an NHL-size ice arena, gymnastics facility and Fitness and Wellness Studio, in the Field House are 3 courts, 6 swing cages and running long jump as well as 2 climbing walls. Visit Main Street at the Collicutt Centre and relax with coffee, read a book, take a stroll, browse through the shops or visit the food court, view the climbers, check out the gallery of local artists works or play a fun game of chess with over-size chess pieces. Info - 358.7529. The G.H. Dawe Community Centre is home to a 25-metre indoor salt-water swimming pool, children's play pool with slide and fountain, a 15-person whirlpool, sauna, ice arena and library. Info - 342.8235. Check out our Recreation hot spotsGeneral Recreation & Leisure |
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