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Completed Recreational Projects

Ball Diamond Improvements

Bears on the Beach Playground

Ball Diamond Improvements

Portions of the infield and outfield were refurbished including sizing and levelling the baselines, adding soil and reseeding grass, along with a full backstop repair. Special thanks to Brennen Mills and Saskatoon Fire & Flood and Drew & Karen Byers for their support. 

Beach volleyball

Bears on the Beach Playground

Ball Diamond Improvements

A new beach volleyball court was constructed on the other half of the original lawn bowling area. The court received support through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, administered by PrairiesCan. 

Bears on the Beach Playground

Bears on the Beach Playground

Bears on the Beach Playground

Over 60 volunteers built the fantastic nature-themed playground in 2015 which was supported by 210 donors and project partner Parks Canada.

100 Memorial Benches

Recreation Area Benches & Chairs

Bears on the Beach Playground

We partnered with Parks Canada to install 100 memorial benches in or near the Waskesiu townsite providing a place to rest, reflect or visit. This popular program is sold out. If you would like you name placed on the memorial bench waiting list, please contact us.

Recreation Area Benches & Chairs

Recreation Area Benches & Chairs

Recreation Area Benches & Chairs

A  total of 17 memorial benches and 8 memorial chairs were installed in 2022 on the recreation grounds in partnership with the Waskesiu  Recreation Association. New portable benches were added to the tennis courts as well.

Camp Kitchens

Recreation Area Benches & Chairs

Recreation Area Benches & Chairs

We've refurbished 6 camp kitchens in the townsite, 2 at Paignton Beach, 1 at Namekus, plus built new camp kitchens at South Bay, Birch Bay, Point View & the Narrows. A new multi-season camp kitchen was built in the townsite and at Crean Lake too - all in partnership with Parks Canada. Special thanks to those who sponsored individual camp kitchens. 

Christopher Ridsdale Children's Ninja Park

Christopher Ridsdale Children's Ninja Park

Christopher Ridsdale Children's Ninja Park

Several slacklines with overhead obstacles help improve grip, upper body strength, and boost confidence in kids. Special thanks to Alison Montgomery and Gord Surkan for sponsoring this fun feature. A climbing structure was added in October of 2023 for kids to enjoy.

Disc Golf Course

Christopher Ridsdale Children's Ninja Park

Christopher Ridsdale Children's Ninja Park

The 9 hole disc golf course located in the day use area near the main beach was built. The course is free to use.

REVITALIZATION of the Driving Range

Christopher Ridsdale Children's Ninja Park

REVITALIZATION of the Driving Range

The driving range is a place where families and visitors, even those who are not avid golfers, can come and take part in the Waskesiu Golf Course experience. This project included re-landscaping the area with decorative shale, revitalization of the existing path & brick work, new walkway trim, seating areas, user-friendly mats and dividers.   

Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park

Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park

REVITALIZATION of the Driving Range

Gordie Howe lived, worked, golfed and fished at Waskesiu during his hockey career and called Waskesiu his “favourite place on earth”. The Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park was dedicated by his son, Murray in August of 2018 with athletic tile added in spring of 2019.

Johnny Bower Sport Court

Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park

Johnny Bower Sport Court

Activities like basketball, volleyball, futsal/soccer, floor hockey and dodgeball can be enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels. Named in honour of Johnny Bower - a star goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs who was an assistant golf pro, cottage owner and owner of the Johnny Bower Coffee Shop in Waskesiu during the 1950s.

Little Al's Mini Golf

Gordie Howe Memorial Fitness Park

Johnny Bower Sport Court

The design of the 18 hole mini golf course reflects natural, historic and cultural themes, and the iconic treasures we know and love in and around Waskesiu and Prince Albert National Park. Learn more about where Little Al's Mini Golf got its name.

Narrows playground

NORMA MCCONAGHY SHUFFLEBOARD COURT

NORMA MCCONAGHY SHUFFLEBOARD COURT

A new playground at the Narrows was completed in October 2023 to accommodate accessibility, activities for toddlers ages 2-5 and for kids ages 5-12. Special thanks to Brennen Mills and the team at Saskatoon Fire & Flood, Jay & Barb Beavis, Parks Canada and John Wilks who championed the need for a playground along the south shore.

NORMA MCCONAGHY SHUFFLEBOARD COURT

NORMA MCCONAGHY SHUFFLEBOARD COURT

NORMA MCCONAGHY SHUFFLEBOARD COURT

This beautiful, full-sized court with benches on either end opened in 2021. Special thanks to Lorne McConaghy and family for sponsoring the shuffleboard court in memory of Norma McConaghy.

Additional Completed Recreational Projects

Outdoor Giant Chess & Checkers

Outdoor Giant Chess & Checkers

Outdoor Giant Chess & Checkers

We helped fund this giant black and white board for outdoor chess & checkers. Stand on the playing surface and move the giant pieces!

Outdoor Foosball

Outdoor Giant Chess & Checkers

Outdoor Giant Chess & Checkers

A popular game that can be enjoyed in an outdoor setting. ​The table funded by the Waskesiu Recreation Association is often housed under the picnic shelter.

Outdoor Table Tennis

Outdoor Giant Chess & Checkers

Outdoor Table Tennis

A heavy duty table is on the resurfaced asphalt pad between the Recreation Building and the new picnic shelter​.

Paul Horne Arena

Paul Horne Arena

Outdoor Table Tennis

Support for winter skating and hockey at the Paul G. Horne Community Arena.

Paving the Way

Paul Horne Arena

Paving the Way

Cart paths at the Waskesiu Golf Course were improved through the Paving the Way project in 2014.

Picnic Shelter

Paul Horne Arena

Paving the Way

The picnic shelter near the tennis courts sponsored by the Reel Rave International Film Festival was constructed so it can be used for small gatherings, presentations, as a concert stage and of course picnics!

REcreation Building

Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green

REcreation Building

Building repairs and landscaping including removal of crumbling pathways, trees and roots plus the relocation of electrical wiring - all in line with FireSmart principles. The front steps were repaired and soil around the building was levelled to improve drainage.

REd Deer Trail

Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green

REcreation Building

We've proudly supported improvements to the Red Deer Trail which features three loops totalling 19km around the town of Waskesiu and the east shore of Waskesiu Lake.

Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green

Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green

Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green

Refurbishment of the lawn bowling area led to the construction of four lawn bowling rinks. Huge thanks to the Hesje family for their generous support of this project along with PrairiesCan, Parks Canada and the Waskesiu Recreation Association. The grand opening takes place June 30, 2022. 

Support for crown the King

Tennis ball Serving Machine & Ball collector

Stanley Thompson Lawn Bowling Green

We're a proud supporter of the Crown the King outdoor swim race.

Support for Outter Limits Fun Run

Tennis ball Serving Machine & Ball collector

Tennis ball Serving Machine & Ball collector

We're a proud supporter of the Outter Limits Fun Run held annually in fall.

Tennis ball Serving Machine & Ball collector

Tennis ball Serving Machine & Ball collector

Tennis ball Serving Machine & Ball collector

Two donors helped purchase a tennis ball serving machine, cover and ball collector/hopper. The equipment is available at the tennis courts.

Our First Project

Tennis Court Resurfacing

Resurfacing the tennis courts was our first project and the catalyst for us to be founded as a registered charity in 1999. We've resurfaced six tennis courts and converted two of them to multi-use as tennis and pickleball courts. Fencing repairs have also been completed.

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