– The Fort McKay Parks and Recreation Society –
The Parks and Recreation Society initiates and manages comprehensive cultural retention programs, recreation programs and manages parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities in Fort McKay. These include:
- The Fort McKay Fitness Center
- Fort McKay Playgrounds and Parks
- Fort McKay Sport Teams /Athletes
- Fort McKay Physical Education Programs
- Special events in Fort McKay
- The Fort McKay Dancers & Drummers
The specific Parks and Recreation Programs envisioned by the Fort McKay Parks and Recreation Society are multifaceted and innovative.
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Fort McKay Fitness Center - Now Open!
The Fort McKay Parks and Recreation Society formed and manages the new state of the art Fort McKay Fitness Center.
Location
Basement of the Dorothy McDonald Business Center (entrance is on southeast side of building).
Fees
Monthly fees are only $20.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Thursday: noon – 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: noon –to 4 p.m.
Call or visit one of our friendly fitness center attendants: Sophie Powder, Kathleen Faichney at: 828-2437
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Current Programs
- Soapstone Workshops
- Jigging Dance Lessons
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Fort McKay Playgrounds and Parks
Fort McKay Parks and Recreation society is negotiating with the Municipality of Wood Buffalo regarding two new playgrounds (one for ages 1-5, and one for ages 6-12). The society is also now working with industry to build a skateboard park in Fort McKay.
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Fort McKay Sport Teams/Athletes
- Now coordinating the Fort McKay Volleyball Team
- Coming in the spring the Fort McKay softball and golf teams
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Physical Education Programs
The Fort McKay Parks and Recreation Society also provides the Physical Education requirements to the students of the Fort McKay E-Learning Program through the volleyball program and the fitness center. This allows for a complete high school curriculum allowing students to graduate high school right here in Fort McKay.
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Special Events
Recent special events organized by the society include the Firemen’s’ Christmas Ball and the Fort McKay Winter Family Festival. The society will also be playing a major role in the upcoming Fort McKay Treaty Days.
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