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Rotary Athletic Park of Olds

3901 70 Avenue

Amenities:

  • Inclusive Playground
  • Ball Diamonds
  • Batting Cage
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Soccer Fields
  • Playground Equipment
  • 2.97km of paved pathways
  • Public Washrooms

The Rotary Athletic Park of Olds is located in northwest Olds and is one of the largest recreation spaces in the region. This is a multi-use regional facility with athletic fields developed for soccer, baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, and washroom facilities. The recreation site is well integrated with the surrounding community through a series of on street and off-street pathways that provide direct connections to the site. Use is by scheduled bookings only.

This type of facility meets community needs leading into the next quarter century, support activity, encourage an active healthy lifestyle, and be a part of the development growth of the community. The concept plans were developed through community consultations.

Park Faciltiies

Rotary Athletic Park Sports Field Bookings

To host an event here or use a sportsfield, please visit Special Event Permits and Applications.

View our Playing Field Schedule.

Two Softball Diamonds

Both 275’ from home plate to centerfield outfield fence
Five-row bleacher at each diamond
Concrete spectator pad provided 
One power outlet provided at each diamond
One water fountain provided at each diamond

Two Baseball Diamonds

One is 365’ from home plate to centerfield outfield fence 
One is 382’ from home plate to centerfield outfield fence
Both have a five-row bleacher at the diamond
Both have concrete spectator pads
One power outlet is provided at each diamond
One water fountain is provided at each diamond

Batting Cage

One bay batting cage with artificial turf matting. 

Horseshoe Pits

There are 10 National level Horseshoe pits constructed and fenced in.
One power outlet
One water fountain 

Soccer Fields

Major/Minor fields:
Two minor fields run E/W
One Major field running N/S
Total of two major fields measuring 80m x 100m
Total four minor fields measuring 40m x 80m
One water fountain provided at the pathway for the fields

Washroom Structure

Men’s and Women’s bathroom
Two stalls in each washroom
Water is provided

Lights

The only lights provided on site are the parking lot lights. No lights at the play fields. 

Parking Lot

Completely paved.
363 regular stalls
6 barrier free stalls

Inclusive Playground

The Inclusive Playground at Rotary Athletic Park is located north of the concession and washroom building.

The park is designed to welcome children of all abilities and includes a range of interactive elements that support social inclusion and sensory play.

The playground includes a poured-in-place rubber surface and transfer equipment for mobility access so everyone can participate.

The Accessible Swing and Hoopla Swing offer Level 1–3 challenges and allow children of all abilities to play together in the same space. Surrounding the swing area are ground-level tactile panels and outdoor musical instruments for added sensory play.

The Unity Teeter Tunnel is a cooperative play element where children using mobility devices can transfer onto the center platform and join in safely.

The Unity Canopy is an overhead climber with Level 3 challenges, featuring cleated poles to help children who may not have the upper body strength to cross it fully.

The Small Play Structure is a gentler climbing and sliding option, ideal for younger children or those easing into more physical play.

The playground is one we can all be proud of, and in time Rotary Athletic Park will become known as the sports field with the coolest playground!

Playground Elements

 

Fourteen colorful chime bars are tuned on the traditional seven-note scale, creating accurate musical tones and enabling you to perform real songs. When struck with the attached rubber mallets, the Vibes give off a full, sustained note. An angled design allows all children to join in on the music making.

Just like real congas, the sound will vary depending on where you strike the drum head and have little reverberation. Because they are different diameters and lengths, they will each have a different tone. The smallest blue drum has the driest, crispest sound, while the largest orange drum has the warmest, fullest sound. All drums are set at an angle that lets people of all abilities keep the beat.

Shake, rattle, and roll! A cross between maracas and traditional cabasas, this musical product makes a metallic rattling sound when spun and changes as you move the drum back and forth. Angled forward, the Cabasas enable people of all abilities to engage in the rhythm.

The Concerto line of outdoor musical equipment allows children of all abilities to experience the joy and benefits of making music. For children with visual impairments, they get an opportunity to explore musical sound through their physical actions. Musical instruments provide tactile exploration and stimulate creativity. The tap of a drum or chimes creates stimulation in our brains. For years, musical therapy has been used to stimulate speech development and communication skills, help children express their emotions, and create an opportunity for socialization and fun.

These large diameter tubes produce a deep, powerful, and resonant tone you can hear and feel. The 8 chime tubes are tuned to the traditional music scale. The harder you strike with the attached rubber mallets, the louder and longer the chimes will sound.

The Hoopla swing invites children of all abilities to play together! The small handholds on the outer edge allow for kids to fully grip on tight. Also, great play value is gained by kids being able to sit sideways while they swing, rather than just to and from, giving them a unique swinging sensation.

The seat is a rollercoaster-style safety harness that lifts for entry and snap-fits into place between the child’s legs for security. There are no complicated belts or buckles. Sturdy and strong, the seat is load tested to up to 750 lbs (341kg).

Promotes hand/eye coordination and builds dexterity. Kids will love this classic fun game!

Promotes cognitive development and encourages social interaction. Three car-shaped sliders allow kids to slide them back & forth. Children take turns spinning the dial and moving their car until one of them crosses the finish line.

Two-sided panel promotes animal recognition. Builds attention spans, cognitive thinking, and self-confidence. Encourages curiosity.

This unique ball glove stands at 8’ 7” high and is sure to create a WOW to all who see it. There are several climbing opportunities on the outside of the glove, while the inside provides a level of safe risky play where kids slide down a tunnel slide in the middle of the glove. The climbing provides a fantastic opportunity for kids to strengthen their upper arm muscles while the sliding provides an element of risk some kids crave!

Inspired by traditional monkey bars, Unity Canopy is designed so the child has a feeling of achievement every time they play. Climbing cleats help everyone get started. The non-linear canopy provides options for many different climbing paths.

Balance elements like the small baseballs provide much more skill development than we give them credit for! Not only do they encourage balance and coordination skills for older children, for younger children or children with mobility challenges, they offer valuable climbing opportunities.

Lots of fun to be had on the small play structure. Great for young children or older children with disabilities. The 90-degree slide is great for introducing sliding and the Ribbon climber is a great introductory climber. The Transfer station makes it easy for children who use mobility devices to get onto the structure. Additionally, the structure includes play activities like the Post Mount Wheel, Bell Panel, and the Bugs Panels. Great for some added sensory play!

The cheerful shouts of the kids will make you think you’re at the amusement park! Unity Teeter Tunnel engages core muscles and encourages socialization and cooperation as kids learn to work together to go up and down. Unlike traditional seesaws, many kids can participate at once - stand, sit, lie down, or hang out in the tunnel while your friends push.

Contact Us

Town of Olds
3501 70 Avenue
Olds, Alberta, Canada
T4H 1L7


Phone: 403-556-6981

Email: admin@olds.ca

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