Medicine Hat encourages residents to get active during Parks and Recreation Month

Medicine Hat offers more than 190 kilometres of trails, along with a variety of parks and recreational facilities.

Residents are also encouraged to take advantage of local spray parks, outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, disc golf courses, the city’s skate park and pump track.

As part of the month’s activities, the city will host Get Outside and Play Day at Kin Coulee Park on June 13 from 9 a.m. to noon near the Toboggan Hill.

The free event is aimed primarily at children ages six and under and will feature outdoor play activities for families. Pre-registration is required online.

The city is also promoting participation in the Southern Alberta Summer Games, scheduled for July 8 to 11 by Forty Mile County, around the Bow Island area.

Registration for the regional multi-sport event closes on June 11.

Officials say there is no specific requirement for the 75 Hours Challenge, noting that any time spent outdoors, including walking, visiting a park or taking part in recreational activities, would count toward the goal.

The city plans to share recreation ideas and highlight local outdoor spaces throughout the month on its social media channels.

by Jesse Gill

Medicine Hat encourages residents to get active during Parks and Recreation Month

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