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Town of Provost Parks & Recreation Facilities Ball Diamonds – 4116 – 51 AvenueThe Town of Provost has four ball diamonds. The main diamond named the Centennial diamond is regulation size for baseball measuring 330 feet to the corners and 360 feet to middle field. The Legion diamond is a smaller diamond measuring 317 feet to the right corner and 305 feet to the left corner and 373 feet to middle field. The Canadian diamond (bordering the Bannister campground) is a slo pitch diamond and the Millennium (also known as the Kinsmen) diamond is approximately the same size as the Legion and Canadian diamonds. There is also a batting cage on the grounds. Phone: 780-753-2261 Bowling Centre – 5113 – 43 Street The Town of Provost has a modern bowling facility, which was built in 1990. The bowling alley features four synthetic 5-pin lanes. Phone: 780-753-6848 Campgrounds The Town of Provost has two campground facilities situated on the East side of town. There are 44 full service sites situated south of 53rd Avenue and 41A Street and 8 short-term sites with power hookup situated at 4116 – 51 Avenue. A shower house is located between the two locations. Phone: 780-753-2261 CPP: Cresecent Point Place Regional Activity Centre Construction began on the facility in April of 2009 after the completion of a feasibility study which included several years of discussion and input from individuals and groups in the region. The facility had its Grand Opening in June of 2010, during the Town of Provost Centennial Celebrations. The total cost of the project was $12.3 million. $8.8 million was contributed by the Town of Provost and MD of Provost. The province of Alberta contributed $1 million. The balance totaling 2.5 million dollars was raised through donations from corporations and individuals in the area. The facility provides a home for The Provost Swim Club, Provost Minor Hockey, Provost Figure Skating, and the Battle River Hockey League team The Provost Blades. The Provost Senior Fit-izens Walking Program and many other residents from the region use the indoor walking track throughout the year. During Blades games and other major events, the Provost Kinsmen Club operates the Penalty Box lounge. In its first year of operation the facility hosted a provincial swim meet, Men's AA Provincial Hockey Finals and a concert by 2010 CCMA Artist of the Year Gord Bamford and country artist Aaron Pritchett. Many meetings are held at the facility by local groups including Family and Community Support Services and Provost Parks and Recreation. Other groups in the region have also used the facility including The Provost and District Chamber of Commerce who held their annual Breakfast with Santa in the facility in Dec. 2010 and 2011. Facility Amenities: Naming Rights Opportunities Click here to see how you can contribute! Phone: 780-753-2828 Fairgrounds – 4116 – 51 Avenue The Town of Provost fairgrounds houses most of the Town’s outdoor facilities. These facilities include four ball diamonds, one of which is regulation size for baseball, a batting cage, two tennis courts, a skateboard park, an outdoor ice rink, a modern 22 feet by 40 feet concession booth, a outdoor cookhouse, a shower house which is used for campers using the camping facilities and the Kinsmen Sports grounds. Bordering the fairgrounds is a modern campground, two soccer fields and two facilities used for bowling, curling and hosting weddings and various other functions. Phone: 780-753-2261 Outdoor Rink The outdoor rink was built in 2004 and is located at 4116 – 51 Avenue. The open-air facility measures 68 feet by 140 feet. The facility also has an on-site outbuilding. Phone: 780-753-6243 Parks & Playgrounds The Town of Provost has six park areas, situated within the town limits: • Devonian Park located at 5110 – 50 Street • Evergreen Park located at 5419 – 47 Street • Parkland Drive Playground located at 5511 – 41 Street • Old Arena Playground located at 5016 – 46 Street • Tourist Booth Playground located at 4804 – 56 Avenue • West-end Playground located at 5127 – 53 Street Phone: 780-753-2261  Recreation & Culture Centre – 5113 – 43 StreetThe Provost & District Community Hall Society constructed a 178’ x 120’ community center in 1990. The complex, which is wheelchair accessible, houses the 4-lane bowling alley, two halls complete with a modern kitchen, walk-in cooler and bar area. The bigger of the two halls, named the Prairie Hall (Hall A) is 71 feet wide and 99 feet long. The Prairie Hall has a hardwood dance floor measuring 35 feet wide and 65 feet long. The maximum occupancy of this hall is 540 people for fixed seats and tables while the maximum occupancy is 864 for non-fixed seats. The smaller of the two halls, named the Alberta Room (Hall B) is a smaller "L" shaped room. This room measures 48 feet long and 30 feet wide at its widest point and 24 feet wide at its narrowest point. The maximum occupancy of this hall is 107 people for fixed seats and tables while the maximum occupancy is 172 for non-fixed seats. To book the Legion Hall or the Provost Recreation and Culture Centre, call the Town of Provost Office at 780-753-2261. Skateboard Park – 4116 – 51 Avenue The outdoor skateboard was built in 2001. A modern steel structure that features a quarterpipe, jumpbox, half pyramid, kinked grindrail, kinked grindledge, kinked square rail, kinked grindbox and bankramp. Phone: 780-753-2261 Soccer Fields – 50th Avenue & 39th Street The Town has two soccer fields at the southeast corner of Provost adjacent to the Kinsmen Sports Grounds. The fields are regulation size measuring 69 metres by 99 metres. Phone: 780-753-2261 Tennis Court – 4116 – 51 Avenue The Town of Provost has a modern outdoor tennis court, which was constructed in 2001. The stadium sized court measuring 132 feet by 66 feet, features Tomko Pro Turf. The court is located in the Provost Fairgrounds and is open to the public from spring to fall. Phone: 780-753-2261 Other Recreation Facilities Agriplex - 5211 43 Street The Provost and District Agricultural Society owns the Provost Agriplex. The 66’ x 227’ cinder block building was constructed in 1979. The building has a large cement pad, small hall area and a modern kitchen facility. During the winter months the local curling club installs four sheets of artificial ice for curling. The local Farmers’ Market holds weekly markets in the building during the spring and summer months. The building can also be rented for private functions. Phone: 780-753-6222 Golf Course – 4801 – 49 Avenue The Provost & District Golf Club has a 9 hole course with irrigated grass greens. The course yardage is 2710 and has a par 34 rating. The golf course also features a restaurant and fully licensed clubhouse. Phone: 780-753-6478 Kinsmen Sports Grounds – 4116 – 51 Avenue The Kinsmen Club of Provost’s Kinsmen Sports Grounds is located at the southwest corner of the Town’s fairgrounds. The grounds feature an announcer’s booth, bleachers and a big infield. The Kinsmen Club host snow-cross races, demolition derbies and mud racing events on the grounds. Phone: 780-753-2261 Movie Theatre (Reel Entertainment) – 5036 – 49 Street Reel Entertainment’s building was constructed in 1999 and has a seating capacity of 120 people. Phone: 780-753-8044 Provost & District Museum Provost & District Museum - Located at the southwest corner of the town, historical buildings on-site include the Western Ridge and Stainsleigh Schools, Our Saviors' Lutheran Church and two historical houses, an Eaton's House and bachelor's cabin. The Provost & District Museum's Artifact Display features a number of historical artifacts that were used in The Provost Region. An exhibit of unique artifacts from the TV show The Re-Inventors is currently housed at the Museum. These inventions come from around world and across history and were all featured and tested in various episodes of the show. The dedicated efforts of local citizens will make possible the preservation of the community's earliest beginnings and tell the story of Provost's commercial and farming pioneers. Provost Visitor Information Centre The facility is operated from the Provost & District Museum site from May to September. It is funded by both Provost & District Museum Society and the Provost Economic Development Committee. Seniors’ Drop-in Centre – 5139 – 48 Street The Senior Drop-In Centre is located at the corner of 51st Avenue and 48 Street. The drop-in centre provides social activities for seniors. Men meet five afternoons per week and the women meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon for cards or other activities. Construction on this building began in 1909 and it served as St. Mary’s Catholic Church until the late sixties. Phone: 780-753-2625 Trout Pond – 6016 Lagoon Drive The Provost & District Fish & Game Association’s Pro-Alta Trout Pond is located at the southwest corner of Provost. Each spring the pond is stocked with approximately 1,500 Rainbow Trout that are four to six inches in length. The pond at its deepest is approximately 14 feet deep. Phone: Jeremy @ 780-753-6253 |
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Town of Provost Administration Office Box 449 - 4904 - 51 Avenue, Provost, Alberta, T0B 3S0 CANADA Telephone 780 753 2261 - Fax 780 753 6889 - Email info@townofprovost.ca |