Parks
We have an extraordinary number of parks located across the city, each with a variety of amenities. From lush green fields, to soccer nets and disc golf, you're sure to find something the whole family can enjoy.
Some of the city's major parks are listed below. For a complete listing, view the parks map.
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Echo Dale Regional Park |
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An oasis for people and wildlife. The park is home to historic farm site, boating lake, swim lake, group camping are, and more.
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Kin Coulee Park |
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This large, centrally located park is filled with amenities.
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Lions Park |
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Sitting within Strathcona Island Park, this park offers a view of the South Saskatchewan River.
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Police Point Park |
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Police Point Park is tucked away on the edge of the South Saskatchewan River and is surrounded by walking trails through a trees up to 300 years old that provide a perfect home for many types of animals. There is also a Nature Centre and interpretive programs offered year round. |
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Riverside Veterans' Memorial Park |
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Located across from City Hall, this park is a relaxing spot which looks out over the South Saskatchewan River. A band shell adorned with a mural by local artist Jim Marshall provides cover for entertainers. The mural depicts Medicine Hat's history with the First Nations, CPR, paddleboats, and natural gas discoveries. A blue heron, also by Jim Marshall, sits at the entrance. Riverside Veterans' Memorial Park is also home of the Cenotaph, two CPR locomotives, and a World War II tank. |
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Saamis Rotary Park |
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Saamis Rotary Park offers a wheelchair accessible playground with a soft surface made of recycled material. |
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Strathcona Island Park |
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The Strathcona Island Park sits along the scenic South Saskatchewan River and offers something for everyone to enjoy:
To book a facility for your group or event at Strathcona Island Park please contact us. |
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City Parks |
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There are many parks and green spaces throughout our city, each with a variety of amenities. View our map to locate the one nearest you. |
Don't let it loose: Invasive species at home
Goldfish and koi are non-native species and are considered to be invasive because of the adverse effects they can have in areas like retention ponds. Without any natural predators, goldfish and koi can outcompete other species in the area, creating an unbalanced and unhealthy ecosystem that is costly to fix.
Visit our Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) page to learn more about the harmful effects of these species to our waterways.
Parks and open space maintenance service standards
We maintain more than 200 manicured park areas, totaling 840 acres. This includes 650 acres of irrigated turf, 86 flower beds containing 30,000 plants, 400 shrub beds, and 20,000 trees.
In 2019, a review of parks maintenance standards was completed to determine where adjustments could be made in an effort to achieve the appropriate balance of community service and long-term resource sustainability. The findings of the review helped to shape some adjustments to service levels, which have since been incorporated.