Parks and Outdoor Facilities
Are you looking for the perfect place to host your upcoming family reunion or outdoor wedding? Maybe just an old-fashioned picnic?
Any park in the City of Medicine Hat may be booked for wedding ceremonies, birthdays, family reunions, picnic gatherings and more. Please contact the Recreation Facility Coordinator to bring your vision to life.
We have several outdoor shelters available to rent throughout the summer months while the picnic shelter at the Kin Coulee toboggan hill is available year round.
Facilities open for November to April are Heritage Pavilion and Kin Coulee Toboggan Picnic Shelter only. All other parks facilities listed below will be available for online bookings starting February 1, 2024.
Rules and guidelines
- The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited in all city parks
- All set-up for the event must be loaded in
- To maintain our parks and the environment, rice and confetti are not permitted in any of our parks
Echo Dale Barn Shelter
- BBQ
- Picnic tables
- Garbage receptacles
- Lighting
Close to the building is:
- Echo Dale Farm
- Washrooms nearby in the Ajax Buiding with taps for water
Heritage Pavilion
Please note, the Heritage Pavilion will be closed from September 1 to November 3, 2024 to accommodate a sewer infrastructure replacement project.
Amenities include:
- 6 x 6’ tables and 18 chairs
- 2 cocktail tables and 6 cocktail chairs
- 2 couches and a coffee table
- Coat Rack
- Coffee maker
- Cleaning supplies
- Washrooms
- Access to the upper patio
- Access to parking on site
Kin Coulee Bandshell
- power available
- wheelchair accessible ramp on side
- washrooms nearby
Kin Coulee Kinette Picnic Shelter
This facility is great for birthdays, weddings, staff functions and family gatherings. Bring in a bouncy castle for the kids or utilize the playground in the adjacent space! The Kinette Kitchen is located on the north side of Seven Person's Creek in Kin Coulee Park, and includes:
- keypad code required
- electrical outlets
- fridge and freezer
- 4 tables, 10 chairs (fully accessible)
- sink (with hot water)
- wood burning barbeques (2 above ground)
- fire pits (2 accessible)
- outdoor water tap (key needed)
- playground nearby
- shaded area with accessible picnic tables
- garbage receptacle
- serving window
- walking distance to Kin Coulee toboggan hill
- adjacent to Seven Persons Creek
- walking distance to the Saamis Archeology Site and Saamis Tepee
- close to slow pitch and baseball diamond
- walking distance to beach volleyball
- walking distance to the skate park
- walking to Ajax Coulee Trail system
- interpretive dock site
- walking distance to the Kin Coulee bandshell
- walking distance to basketball court
Kin Coulee Toboggan Hill Picnic Shelter
This facility is great for birthdays, family gatherings, staff functions or to rent to have somewhere to go after using the toboggan hill during the winter! The Kin Coulee toboggan hill shelter is located on the south side of Seven Persons Creek in Kin Coulee Park and offers:
- keypad code required
- parking in front
- private washroom (inside)
- public washroom (outside)
- sink (with hot water)
- electrical outlets
- basketball court
- fridge and freezer
- 2 picnic tables (indoor and outdoor)
- large group outdoor fire pit
- 2 smaller fire pits
- outdoor water tap (key needed)
- garbage receptacle
- adjacent to Seven Persons Creek
- walking distance to the Saamis Archeology Site and Saamis Tepee
- close to slow pitch and baseball diamond
- adjacent to beach volleyball
- walking distance to the skate park
- walking to Ajax Coulee Trail system
- walking distance to Interpretive dock site
- walking distance to the Kin Coulee Kinette Picnic Shelter
- walking distance to the Medicine Hat College (via Kin Coulee toboggan hill stairs)
Kiwanis Central Park Picnic Shelter
This facility is great for weddings, birthdays, family gatherings and staff functions while featuring beautiful wood carvings throughout the park. Enjoy shade underneath some of the oldest trees in Medicine Hat. And there's plenty of room for a bouncy castle! The Kiwanis Central Park Kitchen is located at 11 Street and 3 Avenue S.E. and offers:
- keypad code required
- sink with hot water
- serving window
- fridge and freezer
- washrooms
- drinking water fountain
- electrical outlets (15 amp)
- outdoor water tap (key needed)
- shaded area with accessible picnic tables
- adjacent water playground
- basketball court
- disc golf course
- outdoor water tap (key needed)
- natural playground
- playground
- 'Moby Dick the Whale' slide
- accessible fire pit with two benches and two picnic tables
- outdoor skating rink in winter (low board)
- lots of street parking around the park
Riverside Veteran’s Memorial Park Bandshell
- power
- adjacent train and tank display
- across the street from Town Square
Rotary Park Gazebo
This gazebo is great for weddings, family gatherings, or other small functions. It is a popular place for family and event photos such as graduations or weddings because it is filled with beautiful trees and flowers. The Rotary Park Gazebo is located between Maple Avenue and North Railway Street and offers:
- beautiful park with a wide variety of flowers
- wonderful location for photography
- gazebo with power
- no washrooms
Saamis Rotary Park Gazebo
Located in Saamis Heights in the Southwest area of Medicine Hat, this gazebo is adjacent to Saamis Rotary Park. It is a great place to have a family reunion, social gathering, or staff function. Kids are able to play near by on the playground or in the splash park. The gazebo features amenities such as:
- 2 picnic tables
- washroom nearby
- water playground and playground close
- no power
Strathcona Island Park Shelter (North)
This open space shelter is great for small gatherings. It is a perfect place to host a picnic or have a fire with friends and family. Located within Strathcona Island Park, this shelter is adjacent to many other amenities. It features:
- picnic area
- group fire pit
- 6 tables
- pit toilets near by
- close to river and boat launch
- power available if needed (2 15-amp outlets)
Strathcona Island Park Shelter (South)
This facility is great for small get togethers. Gather friends and family for a fire, picnic, or other great activities. This shelter is located within Strathcona Island Park and is surrounded by some of Medicine Hat’s oldest trees. It has many different amenities such as:
- 3 picnic tables
- power (2 15-amp outlets)
- washrooms nearby
- fire pit
- parking
- adjacent playground and spray park
- adjacent to walking trails
- adjacent to boat launch
- nearby baseball diamond
Towne Square