McKenzie Trails Recreation Area

McKenzie Trails Recreation Area is a natural oasis in our City. The area, which features some of the oldest trees in Waskasoo Park, offers many outdoor opportunities and is a great place to have fun surrounded by nature.
McKenzie Trails Recreation Area

Location

McKenzie Trails Recreation Area is a part of the Waskasoo Park system in north east Red Deer at the end of 45 Avenue. It can be accessed from 55 Street; travel north on 45 Avenue until the road ends.

The Site

The recreation area includes:

  • McKenzie Trails Picnic Shelter -  you can book a shelter online now
  • Playground
  • Paved walking trails
  • Year-round washroom facilities
  • Canoe launch / access to Red Deer River

*Please bring your own firewood. Free firewood is not provided.

News & Notices

Traffic delays expected Downtown...

March 5, 2021

Red Deer drivers should expect delays at the intersection of 49 Avenue and 51 Street this weekend due to traffic signal infrastructure installation.

Temporary road bans start Monday

March 5, 2021

With spring well on its way, temporary road bans throughout the city will come into effect at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8, 2021. Road bans are in place for trucks to prevent serious damage to roads during spring thaw.

Brad Remington Homes introduces Capstone

March 4, 2021

This Saturday the Capstone community vision will take a major step forward with the opening of a real estate Sales Centre designed to give Central Albertans a preview of the new urban homes being planned for the modernizing downtown neighbourhood.