All Parks & Lakes

BMX racing is a popular sport in Peace River  and continues to grow. The Peace River BMX Track is a Town-owned facility that is open every day during daylight hours for the public to use. There is no charge to use the track; however, all users are encouraged  to wear appropriate safety gear, including a certified bicycle helmet. All users ride at their own risk. The BMX track offers jumps, turns and is well maintained. The track is used by beginners to experienced BMX riders.

The Peace Valley Snow Riders are a group dedicated to helping families and friends get out of the house and enjoy the Mighty Peace this winter. Their mission is to promote responsible snowmobiling in the Peace Region and develop trails that form a network on both the east and west side of Peace River. Each trail has rest stops with fire pits, picnic tables, outhouses and firewood.

With many sights and scenery to appreciate, riding their trails is a must this winter!

Memberships & Trail Passes

Memberships and trail passes can be purchased online at albertasnowmobile.ca.

Lake views can be enjoyed by all visitors to this campground tucked into the tree line along the shore of Lac Cardinal. Water enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, windsurfing, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking. Boaters can use the boat launch to gain access to the lake, so water skiing, tubing and sailing are fun options!

Visitors can play some beach volleyball, horseshoes or just relax on the beach. Over 140 species of birds and other wildlife have been spotted here so keep your eyes open while hiking and mountain biking on the shore line and forest trails! After a day of enjoying all these activities, kick back and relax in one of 56 camp sites available. 42 of these sites offer power and all offer fire pits and picnic tables. To make your stay more convenient potable water, washrooms and a dump station are available on site.

Don’t forget! There’s no better way to enjoy a sparkling winter day than snowshoeing or cross country skiing the 4.5km of ungroomed trails in the park!

This park has a very convenient location only 5 km north west of Grimshaw on Township Road 834/833A. The Lac Cardinal Rodeo Grounds and Pioneer Village Museum are adjacent to the park and within walking distance.

Contact 780-624-6487

Get there: This park is located 5 km northwest of Grimshaw on Township Road 834/833A

Peace River’s central park, situated next to the idyllic Peace River and quaint downtown.

Riverfront Park offers a number of opportunities year-round. During the summer it is a busy place with events taking place, a large gazebo and access to power help to make this a great cornerstone of outdoor community events. There’s also a walking path, picnic tables, boat launch access, fishing and, a playground for children and each Canada Day the park hosts the Town’s celebrations and fireworks. In the winter the parks stays vibrant with over 1000 Christmas lights. Each year in November a celebration, Light Up the Park, is held to celebrate the lighting of the park, it features skating, hot chocolate, food, and fireworks. The Town of Peace River also maintains a rink in the park through the winter making for some great outdoor skating.

For booking info call 780-624-1000

Kids bouncing off the walls, and you need to get them OUTSIDE?

The Riverview Playground is located in the Town of Peace River and is great for children 5 to 12 years of age. Pack a cooler and let the kids imaginations run wild at the Riverview Park. There is a large green space and picnic tables set up for you to create the ultimate picnic.

Cozy, well treed camping sites near the shore of Running Lake are available to visitors planning a day trip or a longer stay. Campers will have outdoor toilets, fire pits, picnic tables and a picnic shelter available. The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak! Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line from the pier or their non motorized boat! A fish cleaning station is available as well as a boat launch area. There is something for everyone to enjoy at the play ground and on the hiking/biking trails. Enjoy a crisp clear winter day by going ice fishing on the lake or doing some snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the ungroomed trails.

Running Lake is a scenic drive 8km East and 22km North of Worsley. The campground is open mid May to mid September.

For information please call – 780-685-3925

Located off Highway 35 in Dixonville. Kitchen shelter, RV station, showers, laundry, playground.

Rates: $20 no power / $25 power

Community Park and Campground, the bouncy pillow at Cecil Thompson Park has fast become a landmark in the community of Northern Sunrise County. In addition to the bouncy pillow the park features; challenging outdoor exercise equipment, a wonderful fishing pond, a beautiful gazebo and a walking bridge. A perfect location to spend the day or spend the night at one of the 5 unserviced lots, available first come first serve at no charge.

The bouncy pillow is available from 8am – 10pm, 7 days a week.

Well treed, private camping sites near the shore of Montagneuse Lake within the Stoney Lake Recreational area are available to visitors looking to get away from it all and enjoy some nature! This is a user-maintained campground with firepits and picnic tables available. The calm clear lake provides opportunities to swim, paddle board, canoe or kayak! Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line from the pier or their non motorized boat! There is a boat launch available. There is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful and remote area. Many different species of birds and wild animals can be enjoyed while hiking or mountain biking the area trails. Don’t forget you can also enjoy a crisp clear winter day by going ice fishing on the lake or doing some snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on the ungroomed trails.

Stoney Lake Recreation Area is a scenic drive 50km North of Fairview or 20km North of Hines Creek. The campground is open mid May to mid September.

For information please call – 780-624-6486

24 km south of Peace River on highway 740 (Shaftesbury Trail), then a free ferry ride across the Peace River. Full hook ups, kitchen shelter, group picnic area, group camping area, tenting area, horse watering stations, concession, showers, hiking trails, horseshoes, playground, fishing.

There is nothing better than getting your basket in gear and heading out to a grassy escape for a feast!

The Twelve Foot Davis Events Park is a hidden gem tucked away downtown, along the shores of the Heart River. This is a great location to roast hot dogs with a river valley view, toss a ball, have a romantic dinner and watch the sunset or simply for a picturesque walk. This is one of the best outdoor concert venues in the Mighty Peace. The shape of the hill surrounding the park makes a natural amphitheater it has made this location a prime choice for large events such as Peacefest a iconic annual music festival. 

This cozy, private, 49 site camp ground in the Twin Lakes Provincial Park is located 65 km north of Manning. Twin Lakes Provincial Park is named for the two lakes neighboring one another within the park. A smaller lake where the camp ground is located and a larger one accessible to visitors on foot. Campers arriving at the park will see a modern playground located in the central part of the park as well as the self registration area and washrooms nearby. After settling into a private well treed site, fishing enthusiasts can launch an electric motor boat on to the lake or cast their line from the dock and enjoy fishing for trout! A modern fish cleaning station makes it easy to prep the day’s catch! Canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding as well as swimming will provide hours of enjoyment for campers of all ages! A small sandy beach on the lake shore offers even more fun! After a day of exciting activities, absorb the serenity of this beautiful area and the abundant wildlife that make their home here while hiking the walking trail around the first lake to the second lake. This scenic trail was constructed by a Junior Forest Ranger Crew in 1997 and is approximately 3km in length. Enjoy all the seasons in this area and experience a beautiful northern winter day in the park while ice fishing!

Located in Worsley, full hookups.

The Hotchkiss Playground can be found right beside the Hotchkiss Hall. This area’s play equipment is recently installed and will provide hours of fun for visitors. Un-serviced camping available. Located in the County of Northern Lights, East of Highway 35. For more information call 780-836-3348.

Ole’s Lake campground is a hidden gem for campers to enjoy! Relax and kick back in one of the secluded, well treed campsites available. If getting active is your thing – this calm, sparkling lake is a great place for the entire family to swim, paddle board, kayak, canoe or play on the beach! Slow it down with a relaxing walk on the trails and watch for the birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. There is also a great park for kids to enjoy.

The Peace Region’s crisp clear winters can be enjoyed on and around our lakes while ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing!

Ole’s Lake is 93km Northwest of Hines Creek on highway 64. Campground open mid May to mid September.

For information call – 780-685-3925

Located at the west end of 108th Avenue in the Town of Fairview, this playground is located in an open grassy area near a small pond, perfect for a picnic. Kids will enjoy a variety of play equipment.

This playground is located south of 107th Avenue on the east side of the Town of Fairview. An exciting variety of play equipment is located here next to an open grassy area. Picnic tables are available for snacks and picnic lunches!

This playground is next to ball diamonds, Cummings Lake as well as the Cummings Lake Walking trails. Stop for a play on the play equipment and set up a picnic on the camp tables provided. The Cummings Lake campground is also near by, campers can enjoy the park during their stay. The Cummings Lake area is found on the north side of the Town of Fairview.

Hemstock Park is found downtown on the corner of 110th Street and 103rd Avenue in the Town of Fairview. Families and kids can enjoy this easily accessible park as well as the free wifi and picnic tables all in a picturesque downtown setting.

The Kin Park is located on the corner of 106th Avenueand 111th Street in the Town of Fairview. Visitors will find some fun play equipment and picnic tables on which they can enjoy a snack. Don’t forget your basketball –there is a basketball net and cement pad to play on. There is a covered pavilion for any surprise rain showers.