There are 15 spots available per location and timeslot. 

There is no age limit to participate in Play in the Park however there needs to be an adult participating in each family or cohort. Activities are geared for people of all ages and can be adapted based on ability. 

Registration costs $4 per person and includes one hour of facilitated activities. Children under 2 years old can participate for free.

Our Play in the Park Activities have been created following all Alberta Health Guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Participants must register in advance online with Recreation Online or by calling 780-467-2211.
• Participants can arrive a maximum of 10 minutes before the activities start and leave immediately after they finish.
• Come prepared, no washrooms or changing facilities will be available. Dress in layers, wear sunscreen, bring bug spray, bring water, etc. 
• Participants must stay home if sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and will be asked a series of pre-screening questions before activities commence.
• Hand sanitization stations will be available for use before and after class.
• Equipment will only be shared amongst individuals from the same household and will be sanitized between use. 
• Family groups will maintain a distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from each other and the facilitators at all times.
• Participants must follow all posted signage.

No equipment will be needed, unless indicated in the course description. Check the course description before registering for more details.

Equipment provided will only be shared among members of the same household / cohort and will be santized between use. 

All Play in the Park activities are outdoors. There will be signage on site to help direct you to the exact location. 

• Strathcona Wilderness Centre (outside)
• Smeltzer Grounds
• Broadmoor Lake Park - Field A
• Ardrossan Recreation Complex Green Space (by the spray park)
• Glen Allan Recreation Complex Green Space (behind building)
• Emerald Hills Green Space (in front of Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion)

📅 Play in the Park runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until August 27.

📍 Outdoor locations include: Ardrossan Recreation Complex (green space), Broadmoor Lake Park Field A, Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion (green space), Smetlzer House (green space), Glen Allan Recreation Complex (green space), and Strathcona Wilderness Centre (outside).

The DAYTIME schedule is available at all six outdoor locations during each time slot:
⏰ 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
⏰ 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
⏰ 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
⏰ 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The EVENING schedule is offered at the green space near Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion during each time slot:
⏰ 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
⏰ 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
⏰ 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Upcoming themes include:
✅ July 28 to 30 - Circus and Carnival
✅ August 4 to 6 - Space
✅ August 11 to 13 - Bugs
✅ August 18 to 20 - Around the World
✅ August 25 to 27 - Dinosaurs and Discoveries.

Find the full schedule and register online.

Regisration for Play in the Park begins on Monday, June 22. You can register online and find the full schedule including date, time, location and activity type on RecOnline.Strathcona.ca. If you are unable to register online you can call 780-467-2211 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to register over the phone. New Play in the Park sessions are added to the schedule every two weeks. 

Emerald Hills Sports Pavilion is located at 4501 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park. It is northeast of the Emerald Hills Leisure Centre and Archbishop Jordan Highschool. 

You can park in the east parking lot located next to Archbishop Jordan Highschool. 

Fitness class sizes have been reduced in order to follow Alberta Health's guidelines for gatherings and physical distancing. 

Check the course description before registering for more details. Any fitness class equipment listed is optional and will be the responsibility of the participant to provide their own. Modifications will be available for participants without access to personal fitness equipment.

The health and safety of our community, including our staff, remains our top priority. Our group fitness classes meet all Alberta Health guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 for gatherings and activities:

• Participants are asked to follow all on site signage and answer a series of COVID-19 screening questions before class. 
• Hand sanitizing stations will be available before and after class.
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats if needed, no shared equipment will be used. 
• Participants are asked to arrive a maximum of 10 minutes before class starts and leave immediately after.
• Physical distancing measures will be in place to protect participants and instructors. 
• Outdoor classes are limited to no more than 50 attendees, including staff.
• Participants should avoid touching commonly touched surfaces.
• Participants must stay home if they are sick or displaying any symptoms of COVID-19.

In the event of inclement weather, classes will be cancelled 2 hours prior to class start time. Participants will be notified by the email address used for registration. A refund for the class amount will be applied to the credit card used for registration. 

Only registered, class participants are able to attend each fitness class. Children are able to accompany their parent / guardian during Baby Worx but are expected to follow all guidelines, including maintaining a physical disance of 2 metres (6 feet) from individuals who are not from the same household. 

Participants must be at least 14 years of age to attend. 

Outdoor fitness classes are $7 per class. To participate, you must pre-register online at reconline.strathcona.ca or by calling 780-467-2211.

Visit reconline.strathcona.ca to find the latest outdoor fitness class schedule and to register. The schedule will be posted two weeks in advance, check back for new classes.