The City of Grande Prairie welcomes everyone in the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Activity and Reception Centre.
The event takes place Sunday, April 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Activity and Reception Centre located at 9401 Park Road.
A ribbon-cutting is taking place at 1:15 p.m. with Mayor and Council to officially open the facility, followed by free public drop-in.
The drop-in provides use of space and equipment for the following activities:
- Skateboarding and strider bikes
- Badminton
- Pickleball
- Basketball
The community event also features light snacks, a live DJ, facility tours and a photobooth.
“Since the opening of the Activity and Reception Centre my family has been to drop in several times. It provides the community with an affordable option for recreation and allows kids to try a variety of sports,” says community member Jessica Picard. “Indoor options are invaluable in the winter months and I really enjoy having another place where families can participate and be active together.”
“Having this new hard surface recreation center is great for our youth. Keeping them active and engaged will only make Grande Prairie more vibrant,” says Drew Rogers, Operations Manager at Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park. “The mobile skatepark equipment is a perfect addition. It will be well used and enjoyed by families and is an example of progressive thinking by our city to enhance facilities.”
“Council is excited to celebrate the official opening of this facility. This new addition is increasing opportunities for recreation and play across the city, contributing to a healthy and vibrant community,” says Mayor Jackie Clayton.
About the Activity and Reception Centre
The Activity & Reception Centre in the Smith subdivision provides inclusive, affordable, accessible recreation opportunities for all members of the community and will serve as an emergency reception centre. This facility hosts a variety of drop-in activities to serve many recreational and leisure needs and offers a small meeting room for community rentals. The Mobile Skate Park is currently located inside of the centre and can be accessed during scheduled drop-in times.
The facility was funded in part through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
For more information on the facility, visit cityofgp.com/activitycentre.