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Sometimes you’ve just got to get outside and find your way back to nature. Innisfail has numerous outdoor experiences to enjoy. Hike the trails adjacent to our lakes or camp within town limits – nature is never too far away in Innisfail.

Campgrounds

Anthony Henday Campground

Located on the northwest corner of town, where 56 Street intersects Lakewood Drive (formerly Highway 54), the Anthony Henday Campground is a comfortable and accommodating place to relax and get back to nature.

Spend some time with your friends and family away from all the distractions of our every day lives. Enjoy your peace and make some memories.

Located west end of Innisfail on Lakewood Drive (formerly Highway 54) & 56th Street

403-318-3508

Discovery Wildlife Park

63 powered sites that are wrapped around a new stocked fishing pond! Yes, you may also fish while you camp here! Packages are available for camping and admission to the Park, plus the Evening Animal Experiences can be added to make your stay even more memorable! Rates start at just $35/night. No open fires are allowed – propane fire pits are acceptable. You may rent one for $10/night and a propane tank for $15 (runs about 7 hours on one tank).

5400 42 Ave., Innisfail

403-896-3272

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Gleniffer Lake Reservoir

Overnight camping, day use areas, and boat launches on shores of Gleniffer Lake. Information display at the dam site.

South of Highway 54 and east of the Cowboy Trail, 36 kilometres west of Innisfail, Alberta and 36 kilometres east of Caroline, Alberta.

403-224-2547

Red Lodge Guest Ranch

Enjoy western hospitality including homestyle cooking, hay rides, and trail rides. Join us for fun ranch roping and sorting. Spectators are welcome. Open year round. Rustic cabins and RV parking available.

Bowden, 15km West of Bowden along Highway 587.

1-888-546-6199

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River Ridge RV Park & Campground

Full and partial hook-ups on the west bank of the Little Red Deer River. 67 sites with beach, convenience store, clean coin showers, playground, horseshoe pits, group camping area, and security gate

Bowden, 16km West of Bowden on Highway 587 on west bank of the Little Red Deer River

403-224-2727

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Bowden Heritage Rest Area

Open from May to October, this is a basic campsite of 24 sites (some serviced), often used during the day or for family picnics. There are horseshoe pits and playgrounds for the kids. Washrooms with showers, tap water, public phone, sewer dump, with monthly rates available. No reservations required. Phone

Bowden, just off Highway 2 on the south service road.

403-224-3395

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Parks & Trails

Walk, run, or roll. Just get out there and explore.

Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds

Anthony Henday Campground	37 Street and 49 Avenue
Strammit Park	35 Street and 52A Avenue
Centennial Park	50 Street and 60 Avenue
Ritson-Bennett Park	48 Street and 46 Avenue
Pythian Park	46 Street and 49 Avenue
Napoleon Lake Park (Arena)	45 Street Crescent and 60 Avenue
Westpark Playground	44 Street and 57 Avenue
Sunridge Park	44 Street and 46 Avenue
Mac’s/Kinsmen Park	41 Street and 53 Avenue
Rotary Ann Park (Aquatic)	41 Street Close and 51 Avenue
Lions Raspberry Park	37 Street and 53 Avenue
Cannon Park	37 Street and 49 Avenue
Scott’s Park	35 Street and 51A Avenue
Various School Playgrounds	Located along 52 Avenue

To view a map of Park Areas and Open Spaces, click here.

Trail Systems

Our system of paved and natural trails links the entire town with a 20 km trail network, which provides recreational trails for walking, jogging, bicycling, in-line skating, and cross country skiing.

The Napoleon Lake Trail is an unpaved trail that runs 1.6km from the entrance to the exit (around the lake). From the exit, if you travel around the park and back to the entrance, the full distance is 2.5 km.

Trails

Map of Trail System

Lakes

Dodds Lake – Supports active use, such as swimming and water skiing
Napoleon Lake – Passive use only, to protect the natural elements
Mud/Hazelwood Lake – No public access. Primarily enjoyed passively by visitors to the golf course and ski hill.

: Dodds Lake

: Napoleon Lake

*Open Space Plan

*Recreation Development Plan

(*Note: Large files – may take a few minutes to open)

Download the Executive Summary

Centennial Park

Centennial Park is Innisfail’s largest park and consists of both natural and groomed areas. Washrooms are open to the public after May Long Weekend until September (weather dependant), 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Located at the corner of 60 Avenue and 50 Street.

Amenities:

natural amphitheatre
camp kitchen/gazebo
picnic area
playground area
nature watching platforms
fire pits
a memorial park
lawn bowling
borders the Off-Leash Dog Park

Off Leash Dog Park

Off leash dog parks provide a community setting in which people can gather and socialize while spending quality time with their own pet, at the same time observing the interaction of groups of dogs at play.

In 2011, the Town of Innisfail opened up an Off Leash Dog Park as a result of its Envision Innisfail initiative, and subsequent public workshops.

Located on the North East portion of Centennial Park, west of the cemetery.

Features:

a fully fenced, spacious area for pups and people to interact safely
a combination of natural and groomed areas
complementary plastic bags for dog waste disposal
natural shrubs and trees, providing shaded areas
a thoughtfully organized staging area to introduce your dog to the park

Basic Dog Park Etiquette

Be Sure Your Dogs:

Have up-to-date licenses and vaccinations.
Don’t chase the wildlife.
Interact well with dogs of all size, and people they don’t know.
Will come immediately when called.
Are not in heat.
Are not aggressive or menacing to other park attendees.

Owners Please:

Keep dog on leash at all times outside boundaries of park.
Have a leash in your possession at all times.
Keep your dog in sight and under your control at all times.
Clean up after your dog and fill any holes your dog may dig.
Leash and remove your dog immediately at the first sign of aggression toward other dogs and or humans.
Use park at own & pets risk.

Be a Good Steward of our Off Leash Park, and do your part. Always, leave your space better than you found it! This park is for both our pets and our fellow residents. Together we will ensure a beautiful and safe place to visit with our dogs!

*Dog Control Bylaw #1537-2012 is applicable to all park usage.

To report an aggressive dog posing an IMMEDIATE threat, please call:
Alberta Animal Services at:
403-347-2388
Town of Innisfail
403-227-3376

Anthony Henday Campground

The Anthony Henday Campground is operated by The Innisfail Lions Club. It has 40 sites available.

Corner of 56 Street and Lakewood Drive (formerly Highway 54), Open May 1 to October 15, weather permitting

The Anthony Henday Campground offers:

Serviced sites with 15 amp electricity
Sites suitable for tents or trailers
Washroom facilities with commercial grade showers
Playground area
Potable water
Firewood for sale
Reservations accepted
Open starting May long weekend with closure in September, sewage disposal sites are available nearby for a fee. Located by the Tourist Booth (5202 50 St.), token’s for the RV sanitary dumping stations are available for purchase ($5 ea.) at the Tourist Booth, Town Office, and the campground. Credit cards are also accepted at the station kiosk.