Track booking

Did you know that Woody's Athletic Park is available to book? If you're interested in booking, visit Facility and Park Rentals, email facilitybookings@reddeer.ca or call our bookings specialist at 403-309-8421. Our bookings specialist will ask you for details of your planned event, discuss amenities and walk you through the bookings process.

Track upgrades

Woody's Athletic Park construction project is near completion. Throughout the summer of 2024, we replaced the track’s sub-surface and rubber overlay, installed inside lane curbing, and created barrier-free access throughout the amenity. These upgrades allows for Woody’s Athletic Park to achieve World Athletics Certification. Obtaining this certification will allow groups to host provincial, national and even international competitions.

The total budget for this project was $1.45 million. The project is funded by The City of Red Deer, Red Deer Public School Division, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools, and sponsorship.

As of October 2024, line painting was 90 per cent complete, with just a few minor event markings and a bit of deficiency work left to tackle this year. We’ll be sure to work with user groups to ensure minimal disruptions. The last big step will be securing the World Athletics Certification, which is in process, we will be certified by next Spring.

How the track got its name

The renaming of the amenity to Woody’s Athletic Park occurred in 2023, following a personal financial contribution by long-time resident, Woody Paylor. An opening cerebration was hosted Spring of 2025 unveiling the new amenity.

Related link: Enhancing recreation through community partnership

Contact Information

Address: 4204-58 Street (map)
Located on Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School grounds