Recreation

Community lifestyle is one of the most important factors when considering a move.

Sports, recreation, community involvement, cultural events, hospitality, and safety are just a few of the many reasons why people choose south east Alberta as a excellent place to live.

Redcliff continues to grow with new housing starts and businesses coming to the community. With this growth the community continues to offer small town security, friendliness and enthusiasm while encouraging growth and development.

Recreation
Recreational facilities in Redcliff are first-rate, and include an indoor ice arena with meeting rooms and full concession, an aquatic centre that was originally built for the Southern Alberta Summer Games, a ball diamond complex, tennis court, BMX track, soccer/football field and Scout Hall complex. In addition, the town has an 18-hole golf course, and a 3-sheet curling facility. A skateboard park is also planned.

Throughout the Town there are several park areas, most with playground equipment. A day-use park, River Valley Park, is located adjacent to the river and provides a serene spots for picnics, and a walking trail system. Lion’s Park is home of Redcliff’s historic water tower, with traditional playground equipment, plenty of open space, picnic tables, kitchen facility, and a recently constructed water park.

The campground includes 14 camp-sites with electrical hook-ups. There is also a sewage dump station, washroom and shower facilities. It costs $10/night with a maximum stay of 14 nights. 

Given Redcliff's proximity to Medicine Hat, residents enjoy access to all the recreational, cultural and social benefits of a larger urban centre.

Community Organizations
Sports organizations in Redcliff include minor baseball, minor hockey, girls softball, T-ball, skating club, ladies fastball league, slo-pitch league, minor soccer, and various golf and curling leagues.

Religious Services
Redcliff Community Church
Tel: (403) 502-6429 or (403) 548-8102

Gordon Memorial United Church
401 - 2nd Street SE
Tel: (403) 548-7110

St. Ambrose Anglican Church
505 - 5th Street SE
Tel: (403) 548-6302

Special Annual Events/Attractions
The major cultural facilities are the Redcliff Museum, the Centennial Library and the churches of Redcliff.

The major annual event occurs the 3rd weekend of June, when Redcliff Days are held. Featured are street sales, a pancake breakfast, ball tournaments, the Lions Car Show and Shine and Beer Garden, fireworks, hose coupling contests, mud volleyball and other activities.

Canada Day celebrations occur July 1 of each year and includes a pancake breakfast, games, entertainment, birthday cake, etc. It's a free family fun day for the whole community.

Accommodation
Redcliff Inn/Hilton
Tel: (403) 548-3623

Pallas Motel
Tel: (403) 548-2210

A number of large hotels are in the adjacent Medicine Hat.

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