Recreation is essential to your quality of life! Regular recreation or leisure pursuits create happier and healthier individuals and families. If you are looking for active recreation or rewarding experience we encourage you to take advantage of the recreational opportunities we offer. In addition to the activities listed under the "Recreation Centre" portion of the "Facilites" tab the following activities are available during the summer months:
Outdoor Tennis Courts - The Recreation Centre has three outdoor tennis courts. Courts can be booked no more than one day in advance by contacting the Recreation Centre Administration office at 403-544-4011 ext 5570. To gain access you will be required to sign out a key which is available at the Administration office. All users must be a minimum of 16 years of age in order to use this facility without parental supervision. The courts are located outside the northeast corner of the building.
Outdoor Basketball Courts - The basketball courts are also located outside the northeast corner of the Recreation Centre. The courts are free and open for use at any time. To ensure availability for a specific event it is recommended that you contact the Facility Coordinator at 403-544-4011 ext 5569 to book the venue.
Outdoor Skateboard Park - The skateboard park, which is located adjacent to the East of the Recreation Centre, is open spring-fall except during rain or storm activity as weather conditions can cause unsafe surfaces for skateboarding. This facility is unsupervised. Users assume all risks inherent in the use of this facility. Users must be a minimum of eight years of age to use the park without parental supervision. All users of this facility must be equipped with a skateboard and helmet. Additional protective gear is recommended. This facility is NOT for bicycles and will not be allowed into the park. Spectators are not allowed in the park, viewing benches are in place for those who would like to watch. Rules are posted at the park and all users are to familiarize themselves with these rules for their safety and the safety of other users.
Baseball Diamonds - The baseball diamonds are located northeast of the Community Centre. To ensure availability for a specific event it is recommended that you contact the Facility Coordinator at 403-544-4011 ext 5569 to book the venue. Activities held at the baseball diamonds include Children's T-Ball and Softball which usually run from the beginning of June to the end of July. T-Ball is for children aged five to eight years of age and Softball for ages nine and above.
Golf Driving Range - CFB Suffield has a Golf Driving Range to help you work on your golf shots. The golf driving range is located northeast of the Community Centre beyond the baseball diamonds. As this is an outdoor facility it is only open seasonally and is closed during wet or inclement weather and while the ground is wet. Tokens are available from the Recreation Centre Administration office at a minimal cost. Each token supplies you with one bucket of balls. Children under 16 years of age must have parental supervision to use this facility. Golf clubs are available to rent from the Recreation Centre Sports Stores, for all military members, at a minimal cost.
Water Park - When the temperature heats up this is a great way to cool down. The waterpark is located in Brooks Park next to the Recreation Centre. Please abide by the rules posted.
Soccer Field - Located at the Ralston School. Although the field is open to anyone at any time, to ensure availability for a specific event contact the Facility Coordinator at 403-544-4011 ext 5569 to book the venue.
Fitness Trail - A fitness trail runs from the Base to the Village of Ralston. There are various exercise stands available throughout the route. A copy of the route is available at the Recreation Centre.
Tot Lots - The equipment available at the various locations throughout the Village of Ralston is designed to keep the younger children active. As the Tot Lots are unsupervised users assume all risks inherent in the use of the equipment.