Facilities
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Facilities |
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Parks Surrounding the pool, is the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Memorial Park, which contains play ground equipment for all ages, beautiful flower beds, memorials, picnic tables and open areas. Tot lots are provided in various areas throughout the city and an elaborate walking trail system is being established. The four local schools provide additional playground equipment, tennis and basketball courts, skateboarding areas and an outdoor box for lacrosse and road hockey. |
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Skate Board Park |
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For specifics, call our information line at 250-546-9456. |
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This community hall seats 200 persons for banquets and has an adjoining theatre with stage and fixed, raised seating for 141 persons. This facility can be utilized for small seminars and conferences requiring seating space and adjoining dining/dancing facilities. The local amateur Asparagus Theatre, hosts several theatrical productions each year for the enjoyment of the public. The main hall is equipped with banquet facilities and utilized for wedding receptions, banquet/dance functions, fitness classes, etc. For additional information or to make reservations, contact the Commission office at 250-546-9456. |
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Located within walking distance of the downtown core, pool, park and playground, is the busiest facility in the community during the months of April to October. These facilities cater to the animal enthusiast with many organizations hosting horse and livestoch shows. The facilities include two indoor showrings, two outdoor showrings, 210 box stalls for stabling horses, indoor stabling for cattle, swine and goats, grandstand seating for 3,000 persons, public washrooms with shower facilities and camping areas complete with water and power supply. So if you enjoy exhibiting your horsemanship skills or observing others demonstrating their abilities, the Armstrong-Spallumcheen Fairgrounds is the place to be. Commencing early Saturday mornings, your entire weekend could be spent enjoying the activities on the fairgrounds. The local Farmers' Market provides a vast assortment of in season fruits and vegetables, bedding plants and flowers, crafts, home baking, entertainment and friendly chat with your next door neighbour. |
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An exquisite outdoor heated facility which is open from late May to (approximately) September 1st. The pool offers a complete learn-to-swim program during July and August with hours set aside for the enjoyment of swimming in an outdoor atmosphere. Public swimming information can be obtained from 250-546-9456. |
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Playing Fields: In addition to the three ball diamonds provided by the Commission, an agreement with the local School District provides four more ball diamonds and siz soccer fields. Successful ladies slowpitch, minor hardball and soccer leagues provide the sport enthusiasts with many hours of enjoyment. The world renowned Funtastic Mixed Slowpitch Tournament has an Armstrong Division and is held annually on the July 1st long weekend, and attracts teams from most parts of the province and Alberta. VOAR Radio 89.3: School Gymnasiums and Classrooms: Armstrong Curling Club: ACTIVITIES:
For additional information, contact names or registration dates for the above, please contact the parks and recreation commission office at 250-546-9456, located at 3351 Park Drive, Armstrong or visit their website, Armstrong Spallumcheen Parks and Recreation Web Site |