The beauty of the Region's natural environment fosters various relaxing and meditative recreational opportunities as well. There are over 17 km of walking trails within the Town as well as a unique trail outside of town that connects residents to Twin Lakes provincial park. Within the Town of Rocky Mountain House, there are 22 named parks, of which, 18 contain playgrounds for families to enjoy. The Town has one of the first concrete skateboard parks built In Alberta. The local region provides mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, community halls, and both equestrian trail and indoor riding centres. Other, more thrill-seeking residents, often involve themselves in embarking on helicopter tours, quadding through the mud,orsnowmobiling in the mountains. Rocky Mountain House Region has several indoor recreation opportunities that attract residents throughout Clearwater County. In 2016, Christenson Sports & Wellness Centre was built, which houses two large ice surfaces with bleachers, curling rink, meeting rooms, arts/pottery guild and a fitness facility. This Centre draws regional hockey and figure skating teams, curling competitions, and community members. The Credit Union & Co-op Aquatic Centre offers an indoor hall and community meeting room, a 25m swimming pool, 170ft waterslide, hot tub and warm teaching pool, attracting local organizations, families and competitive swim teams. Lastly, the Lou Soppit Community Centre brings the community together as it is home to meetings and social gatherings. The Region supports economic growth by investing in its future: the children. Family and Community Support Services(FCSS) is a priority in the town, providing support and funding for community-based preventative programs. FCSS's mandate is to promote and exemplify the wellbeing of individuals, which enhances families while positively impacting the community. They accomplish these goals through programs such as parent-child development activities, support services for school-age children, parenting education and development, youth development, senior home support services, and many volunteer efforts. The strength of these programs is successfully maintained with the help and support from the neighboring municipalities of Clearwater County and the Village of Caroline. These programs exist for all children in the area, who attend one of four public schools, including one high school and one with a French Immersion program. There are also two Catholic Schools (grades k-8 and 9-12), a Christian school (grades k-9), and a multitude of nurseries and daycare facilities. Students can continue their education at four nearby post-secondary education sites: Campus Alberta, Rocky Community Learning Council, Pembina Educational Consortium, and Red Deer College. A full annual calendar of events creates excitement in the region through festivities such as the Rocky & District Canada Day festival. Marketplace on Main during the summer,the Rotary Club Festival of Culture, the Rocky Pro Rodeo and the Battle of the Rockies Chuckwagon Races.
2017 marks Canada's 150'^ birthday and Rocky Mountain House is hosting one of the only federally funded events in Western Canada. This will provide not only the residents of Rocky Mountain House a unique recreation opportunity, but is expected to attract tourists from all over to the region.
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