Closures, re-openings and refunds
Current restrictions
Masks are mandatory in all indoor public places under the provincial health order.
The Government of Alberta announced the province is moving back to Step 1 restrictions, effective April 7.
If you have concerns about provincial health order violations, please contact Alberta Health Services online or by phone at 1-833-415-9179.
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Facility operations
Residents can expect the delivery of County-run services to look different during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn what you need to know before you go to one of Strathcona County's recreation centres, including procedures and guidelines in place. Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place.
Physical distancing, masking and gathering restrictions in effect. Dates listed may be subject to change.
Indoor amenities
Strathcona County facilities are closed to the public; restricted access for minor sport organizations training as well as pre-booked activities including group classes and individual training, with and without a pre-approved trainer, is permitted. Drop-in visits are not permitted and all participants must pre-register.
| Facility | Access |
|---|---|
| Arenas | Restricted access |
| Children and Youth Community Centre | Closed |
| Community Centre - modified hours, programs cancelled | Open |
| Community halls - open for event bookings with restrictions | Closed |
| County annex building, Economic Development and Tourism - in-person meetings (appointment only) | Closed |
| County Hall - modified hours | Open |
| Emerald Hills Leisure Centre | Closed |
| Festival Place | Closed |
| Gallery@501 | Closed |
| Indoor fields and dry surface spaces | Restricted access |
| Indoor playgrounds, youth lounge, child minding services | Closed |
| Kinsmen Leisure Centre | Restricted access |
| Pool at Millennium Place | Restricted access |
| Public meeting spaces in Strathcona County facilities - for bookings | Closed |
| RCMP and Enforcement Services detachment - regular hours and operations | Open |
| Smeltzer House | Closed |
| Transit centres - open, bus service remains operational (modified hours) | Open |
| Wellness centres (Millennium Place, Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Glen Allan Recreation Complex), and fitness tracks (Millennium Place and Ardrossan Recreation Complex). | Restricted access (Millennium Place) |
Outdoor amenities
| Facility | Access |
|---|---|
| Ardrossan Recycle Station | Open |
| Bike skills park | Open |
| Broadmoor Public Golf Course | Open for outdoor activities |
| Broadview Enviroservice Station | Open |
| Seniors centres | Closed |
| Dog off-leash areas | Open |
| Gazebos/picnic shelters | Open |
| Hard surface courts, including pickleball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and one-wall handball (with restrictions) | Open |
| Library: Check the library's COVID-19 updates on their website for updated information, or call 780-410-8600 during regular hours. | Open for limited and Browse & Go services. |
| Outdoor skating | Closed. |
| Playground and outdoor fitness equipment amenities | Open |
| Skateboard park at Millennium Place | Open |
| Sports fields and diamonds - for casual use and bookings for organized sports (following all Alberta Health Services guidelines). | Closed |
| Strathcona Wilderness Centre | Open for outdoor activities; washrooms open; building closed as of December 13, 2020 |
| Toboggan (sledding) hills | Closed |
Refunds and membership suspensions
Update: November 18
- Pro-rated refunds on one-month recreation passes will be completed upon request. Call 780-467-2211 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays) for more information.
- Refunds and pro-rated refunds will automatically be completed for program cancellations and facility booking cancellations related to provincial restrictions.
- Millennium Card payments continue to be suspended. Cardholders will be notified before payments begin. User fees / admission fees are being reviewed and will be communicated to the public, once confirmed.
- All in-person parent and caregiver workshops, programs, counselling groups, events and home help services and events are suspended.
