Playgrounds

Penhold is proud to offer welcoming outdoor spaces where families and children can play, explore, and stay active. The community is home to three playgrounds with play structures located at Hawkridge Park, Windsor Street Park, and Critters Corner.

These playgrounds provide fun and engaging environments where children of all ages can climb, explore, and connect with others while enjoying the outdoors.

In addition to playgrounds, Penhold features a variety of green spaces and athletic parks throughout the community. These areas include baseball diamonds, soccer pitches, disc golf courses, an All Wheel Skate Park, open green spaces, and connected walking trails, offering residents and visitors many ways to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

Together, these spaces support healthy, active lifestyles and provide welcoming places for families, friends, and neighbours to gather and enjoy time outside.



Critters Corner in Penhold is a fully accessible, community-built playground designed so children of all abilities can play, explore, and connect. With inclusive play features and thoughtful design, it has become one of the community’s most welcoming family recreation spaces.

History & Development

Critters Corner was brought to life through the leadership and dedication of the Penhold Community Leader’s Society, who championed the vision of creating an inclusive playground and organized a community-wide effort to build it.

Construction was completed in 2019 as a true community project:

  • The Town prepared the site

  • The Penhold Community Leader’s Society coordinated the build

  • Community volunteers assisted with installation alongside professional playground installers

This collaboration created a safe, accessible play space that reflects Penhold’s commitment to inclusion and family-friendly recreation.

In 2024, the Society donated funds for new park furniture and planted a variety of fruit trees to enhance the park’s landscape and natural environment.

Fruit Trees Added in 2024

  • ‘Casino’ Apricot

  • ‘Westcot’ Apricot

  • ‘Juliet’ Cherry

  • ‘Crimson Passion’ Cherry

  • ‘Romeo’ Dwarf Sour Cherry

  • ‘Brookgold’ Plum

  • ‘Pembina’ Plum

  • ‘Hardi-Mac’ Plum

9-Hole Disc Golf Course

Town staff installed a 9-hole disc golf course in 2024, expanding recreation opportunities for residents and visitors. The course is designed for novice and recreational players, making it accessible and enjoyable for beginners.

Course Flow

  • Starts near the Critters Corner parking lot

  • Passes the south end of the splash park

  • Loops around the playground area

  • Travels over Mount Penhold during spring, summer, and fall

Winter Adjustment
To maintain safe tobogganing access, the basket at Hole 7 is removed during winter. The remaining holes stay open for year-round play.

A Special Thank You

A special thank you to the Calgary Disc Golf Club—specifically James and Dave—for donating their time and expertise to design the course.

Hawkridge Park is located on the north side of Hawkridge Boulevard in Penhold. The park features open green spaces, a walking path, and a large playground that provides a welcoming space for families to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

The playground includes areas designed for children ages 2–5, along with additional play features suitable for ages 2–12, making it a fun and accessible place for children of different ages to explore and play.


Windsor Park is located on the south/west side of Penhold near Highway 2A. The park features open green space and a community playground, providing a welcoming area for families and residents to gather, play, and enjoy the outdoors.

The playground includes a play structure designed for children ages 2–5, along with a swing set suitable for ages 2–12, making it a fun space for younger children and families.

Approximately 25 years ago, the Penhold & District Lions Club installed the original playground after the Sprecher Family generously donated the land for the park.

In 2011, a committee formed between Penhold Family and Community Support Services and the Penhold & District Optimist Club to replace the aging playground. With support from community donations, fundraising efforts, and a grant from the Red Deer & District Community Foundation, new playground equipment was installed in 2012 with the help of community volunteers.

In 2024, Town staff installed a new swing set, continuing improvements to keep Windsor Park a safe and enjoyable space for families.

Hayter Street park is located directly behind Hayter Street. This is a very large green space ideal for picnics, soccer, or even a modified game of baseball.