In response to the Alberta Government’s relaunch strategy, the first stage of the Town of Okotoks’ relaunch plan for public amenities begins Victoria Day long weekend.
Stage one includes re-opening the following amenities and facilities, with health and safety measures in place, as well as continued adherence to physical distance rules:
- Skateboard park: re-opening on May 16, 2020 with physical distancing protocols in place.
- Sport courts (Wilson and Tower Hill Courts): re-opening the week of May 25, 2020, once maintenance and resurfacing of Wilson Courts is complete. Non-league singles tennis with conditions or pickleball will be permitted. Non-league doubles with members outside the same household are not allowed.
- Municipal Centre: re-opening on June 15, 2020. Until this time, service continues to be offered via phone, email and online.
- Okotoks Art Gallery: re-opening on June 16, 2020 with physical distancing protocols in place.
- Okotoks Museum and Archives: re-opening on June 16, 2020 with physical distancing protocols in place.
- BMX track: the BMX Bike Club is anticipating opening on July 2, 2020.
Parks, natural areas, pathways and the off-leash dog park continue to be open with physical distancing. All playing fields and diamonds are closed for any organized team games or activities; however, they are open for non-organized, passive use only, with appropriate physical distancing and sharing of equipment only with members of the same household.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation Locations
| Area | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Off-leash Dog Park | OPEN with restrictions | Open with physical distancing. |
| Community Garden | OPEN | Open as of May 1 2020. |
| Park spaces, natural areas and pathways | OPEN | Open with physical distancing. |
| Okotoks Skate Park | OPENING May 16 | Re-opening with restrictions and physical distancing protocols in place. |
| Public Playground structures and outdoor fitness equipment | CLOSED | We encourage residents to use parks and open spaces while maintaining social distancing. Learn more |
| Ball Diamonds and Playing Fields | CLOSED | Closed for any league play, organized team games or activities. Permitted use: Non-organized, passive use only, with appropriate physical distancing. |
| Outdoor Sport Courts | OPENING week of May 25 | Non-league singles tennis with conditions or pickleball will be permitted. Non-league doubles with members outside the same household is not allowed. |
| BMX Track | CLOSED | Anticipated opening of July 2, 2020 |
| Outdoor Park Washrooms/Toilets | CLOSED | |
| Water Spray Park | CLOSED | Not expected to open this summer. |
Municipal Facilities
| Town Facility | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Okotoks Eco Centre | OPEN | Regular hours |
| Southridge Emergency Services/RCMP | RESTRICTED ACCESS | Call 403-995-6400 to speak directly with an RCMP employee. |
| Municipal Centre | CLOSED | Re-opening June 15, 2020 with restrictions. Until this time, service continues to be offered via phone, email and online. Hours and contact information |
| Operations Centre | CLOSED | |
| Okotoks Family Resource Centre | CLOSED | Service available via phone, email and online. Hours and contact information |
| Recreation Facilities (Okotoks Recreation Centre and Pason Centennial Arenas) | CLOSED | |
| Okotoks Art Gallery | CLOSED | Re-opening on June 16, 2020 with physical distancing protocols and new safety measures in place. NOTE: All programs and rentals are cancelled |
| Okotoks Museum | CLOSED | Re-opening on June 16, 2020 with physical distancing protocols and new safety measures in place.NOTE: All programs and rentals are cancelled |
| Rotary Performing Arts Centre | CLOSED | NOTE: All events and rentals are cancelled |
| Okotoks Public Library | CLOSED | okotokslibrary.ca |
| Crescent Point Field House | CLOSED | cpregionalfieldhouse.com |
| Duvernay Field House (Dawgs Stadium) | CLOSED | |
| Fire Stations | CLOSED | No general public access |