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If you've never been to Lethbridge, you may not be familiar with what a Coulee is, but we're full of them. They provide the backdrop for a multitude of outdoor activities, depending on the season you visit. Bike and hiking trails, golf courses, paintball, adventure sports and more are waiting for you, your friends and family to enjoy any day of the week.
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Alexander Wilderness Park
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| North of Stafford Drive North, near Hardieville |
Alexander Wilderness Park, a 42 hectare (104 acre) floodplain, is a tranquil nature reserve, sheltered on one side by coulee cliffs and bordered on three sides by the Oldman River. The park is accessible only by a 2.5 kilometre...
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Botterill Bottom Park
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| Scenic Drive and 11th Ave |
Cyclists and hikers use the Coal Banks Trail, which winds through the coulees within Botterill and along the riverbanks in the shade of the trees. Pet owners enjoy the park because the Scenic Drive Dog Run provides an off-leash...
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Bull Trail Park
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| Access this park from northbound University Drive West via a small parking lot located just south of Ridgewood |
Walking trails wind through 160 hectares (395 acres) of the Indian Battle Coulee in Bull Trail Park, extending to the University of Lethbridge in the south, and towards High Level Bridge in the north. Park areas north and south...
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Coal Banks Trail
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| Runs Throughout Lethbridge |
The Coal Banks regional trail is a pedestrian/cyclist path linking facilities and parks in Lethbridge. Designed to provide an uninterrupted route from the river valley to Henderson Park and north to Pavan Park, the paved trail...
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Cottonwood Park
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| located west of Popson Park on An Out of the City Experience |
It’s a steep hike down to the floodplain from the parking lot. A shale trail leads visitors to a lookout area, and then down to the cottonwood forest along the river.
Fantastic views of the river valley, Milk River Ridge,...
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Dog Runs
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| 3 Lethbridge locations listed below. |
South side dog run located west of Scenic Drive and 11 Avenue South, North side dog run located in Peenaquim Park, just north of the access road at the base of the coulees, West side dog run located in Popson Park between the...
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Elizabeth Hall Wetlands
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| Located off of Bridge Drive West |
In the middle of this small 15 hectare (36 acre) nature reserve lies an oxbow pond, formed when the Oldman River changed course. The environment created by this and the surrounding wooded areas provide a diversity of habitats...
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Galt Gardens
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| 3rd Avenue and 7th Street South |
Galt Gardens is a legacy of the Galt family, original founders of the City of Lethbridge, and has served as a public square since 1885. Tall stately trees, colorful flower beds and beautifully manicured lawns, the park is a...
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Helen Schuler Coulee Centre - Lethbridge Nature Reserve
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| Access at the West end of 3rd Avenue South and Scenic Drive |
The Helen Schuler Coulee Centre, also known as the Nature Centre, is located in the Lethbridge Nature Reserve. The Nature Reserve consists of 82 hectares (203 acres) of protected land.
The Centre is a resource for information...
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Henderson Park
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| South Parkside Drive, near Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens and the Exhibition Grounds |
Henderson Park is a 47 hectare (117 acre) blend of relaxed leisure and active recreation opportunities concentrated around a 60 acre man-made lake. Paved and shale walking trails border Henderson Lake, along with playgrounds,...
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Indian Battle Park
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| Starting at the Helen Schuler Coulee Centre |
Enters the park in the south along the Oldman River. Two branches continue along the river and through the park then join before entering the nature reserve. The valley trail ends at Highway 3 for a total of 4.7 kilometres....
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Lethbridge Multi-Purpose Skate Park
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| 7 Avenue and 7 Street North in Dave Elton Park |
Lethbridge is excited to own one of Alberta’s premier multi-purpose skate parks. The skate park is an 1850 square meter play area of contoured concrete that features a bowl and concrete obstacles, most of which are six to...
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Nicholas Sheran Park
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| Just off McMaster Blvd. West |
Central to the community of West Lethbridge, Nicholas Sheran Park is perfect for family outings, relaxing in the sun or flying a kite. Nicholas Sheran Lake is stocked with fish and surrounded by a walking trail. A large playground...
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Pavan Park
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| Accessed from 13th Street North past Hardieville |
Pavan Park is the northern-most river valley park that was opened in 1987 and is designed to provide a variety of active recreational opportunities. About 82 hectares (203 acres) of the park’s total area of 217 hectares (537...
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Peenaquim Park
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| Accessed by Stafford Avenue and 9th Street North or Cameron Crescent North |
Peenaquim is enjoyed by local archers, shooting disciplines and softball players. The target ranges are managed by the Lethbridge Fish & Game Association for the use of their members. The softball complex is maintained by community...
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Popson Park
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| Down 10th Street West, past Paradise Canyon |
Popson Park is 133 hectares (329 acres), a large, open flood plain area, accented by stands of cottonwood trees bordered by the Oldman River. Adding to its charm, sections of grassland in Popson remain very nearly pristine....
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