Parks, Pathways & Playgrounds

The playground structure in Crystal Ridge is nearing its end of life in terms of safety, age and ability to get replacement parts and is scheduled to be upgraded during summer 2024. Thank you to the community for voting for your preferred playground design. Learn more about this project at shapeourtown.okotoks.ca

The Suntree Park playground is nearing its maximum lifespan of 25 year according to safety standards and will require upgrades within the next two years. Based on survey data collected in 2023, the Town recognizes further engagement is required regarding the design of the new play equipment. 

Learn more about this project at shapeourtown.okotoks.ca

This interactive map shows the Town-maintained playgrounds, parks and exercise equipment available within Okotoks. Discover the 90+ parks, 50+ playgrounds and several locations where  outdoor exercise equipment is available to plan your next outdoor adventure!

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This printable map shows the current pathway and trail system around Okotoks that connects virtually every corner of town. The map includes a few sample walking/running/cycling routes, important landmarks and buildings, as well as a distance legend to give approximate distances between various points throughout town. It also contains great information about local wildlife, dogs in parks, safety information and tips for sharing the path.

Pathway and trail map (PDF)

The Town of Okotoks pathway system consists of primary and secondary pathways. Primary pathways (red) are main pedestrian corridors that collect from a series of secondary pathways (black) to facilitate pedestrian movement from residential to commercial areas.

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Horticultural information services are also offered focusing on pest and disease control, weed control, wise water use and integrated pest management. Parks also manages and maintains the cemetery, providing a broad range of interment options.

Learn more about:

• Community Gardens
• Gardening, fruit collection maps and horticulture

Slow down and share the path

Please be courteous and respect others when sharing the pathways. No matter what kind of activity you enjoy, it’s important to follow some basic rules and guidelines to ensure that the pathways remain a safe and enjoyable place for everyone:

• Respect the rights of others
• Yield to pedestrians and slower moving traffic (cyclists, skateboarders, e-scooters users and in-line skaters yield to walkers and joggers) and yield to the right of way
• On pathways, stay to the right, except when passing
• Slow down and signal when passing pedestrians with a bell, whistle, horn or voice 
• Use caution on hills, in curves and on or under bridges, including the Laurie Boyd footbridge
• If you ride after dark or in bad weather, be sure to have a light and reflectors
• The maximum speed limit on pathways is 20 km/hr
• Cyclists, pedestrians and motorists are ALL responsible to abide all signs, signals, and traffic laws
• Please stay on designated pathways and trails

09/15/2022: Pathway paving at Ethel Tucker Centennial Park

08/19/2022 - Rich’s Playground closed Aug 22 to Sept 8 for equipment upgrades

08/03/2022 - Ethel Tucker Centennial Park play space and peace poles construction underway

03/29/2022 - Council approves naming of Town parks