Summer Activities
Boating
Boaters are welcome on Chestermere Lake. Check out the Boat Launch page for information on how to get on the water and then feel free to enjoy the wind in your hair, get out on a wakeboard, waterskiis, or tubes.
While we invite you to enjoy all of these activities on the south end of the lake, the speed limit north of the bridge is 12 km / h. Please abide by all boating rules and regulations.
While motor boats are popular on the lake, you are also welcome to use non motorized boats such as canoes, kayaks, sailboats, paddleboats, and many more.
Fishing
Fishing is welcome on Chestermere Lake. There have been several very large fish that have been caught in the lake and the next one could be yours. Be sure to get your fishing licence before you cast your line.
Swimming
Buoys are placed near the parks during the summer (Anniversary and John Peake Park) that mark shoreline areas that can be used for swimming. Please be advised that you swim at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Enjoy a Lakeside Picnic or BBQ
There are several lakeside parks in Chestermere that are available to the public. Learn more about Chestermere’s Beaches & Lakeside Parks here
The Bike Park Is CLOSED for the season.
Please note: In the event of wet weather, the park will be closed for up to 36 hours.
Check this page often for the most up-to-date details about the status of the Bike Park.
General Bike Park Information
- A Large Pump Track – A multidirectional trail with large rolling dirt features that allows even beginner riders to navigate through the path without pedaling.
- A Skills Loop –A learning trail area with regularly placed skill stations designed to help riders build skills for the flow trails.
- Flow Trails – One way, downhill trails that have a combination of hills, jumps and drops. There are trails for a variety of skill levels, from beginner to expert.
- Pathways – Pathways will connect the different park elements together, and tie in with existing pathways.
- Benches, Picnic Tables, Garbage and Recycle Bins – These are placed strategically around the park to ensure families have a clean and safe environment to enjoy the park together.
Location & Hours
- The Chestermere Family Bike Park is located at 333 West Creek Drive.
- The park is typically open at all times from 7:30am until dark, unless weather conditions dictate that it be closed to avoid damaging the park.
Supervision
- Bike park staff are often onsite to help with maintenance but are not supervising riders and visitors use the park at their own risk.
- Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
Safety
- Riders are expected to wear a helmet.
- Equipment is not sanitized and you are using the park at your own risk
- In the event of an injury, a first aid kit is available, but users/parents/guardians must apply first aid
- Failure to comply with these requirements may result in removal from the park, fines and/or the park being closed.
Fields
Fee Schedule 2023
Please read the Outdoor Sports Field Booking Guidelines before completing the form below.
The Skatepark Is Now OPEN
Skatepark Rules
FAQ
Bike Park Resources
The City of Chestermere strives to create a safe and challenging bike park environment that promotes stewardship from users and provides skill development opportunities for residents of all ages.
Can I Go Swimming In The Lake?
Yes, users may swim in the lake. However, the Province is currently advising that COVID-19 transmission through water is currently unknown, and people entering the water do so at their own risk.
Buoys are placed near the parks during the summer (Anniversary and John Peake Park) that mark shoreline areas that can be used for swimming.
Please be advised that you swim at your own risk. There are no lifeguards on duty.
Is The Water Quality Tested?
Yes. Guided by the Alberta Safe Beach Protocol, the City tests water quality at the Beaches once weekly in partnership with AHS.
Are The Beaches Open?
Yes.
Lakeside parks will have new maximum capacity limits to ensure that visitors can effectively distance from each other.
The maximum limit at Anniversary Park is 615 people (115 on the beach), the maximum limit at Cove Beach is 205 (39 on the beach) and the maximum at Sunset Park is 483. If overcrowding continues to be a problem, the City may further limit or close beaches.
If visitors come to the park and it is at capacity, they will need to wait or come back later. There will not be a time limit on how long visitors can stay at the park once admitted.
Why Don't You Permit BBQ's or Tents on The Beach?
Due to fire hazard and safety issues, BBQs are not permitted in any Chestermere park or beach. Permanent City BBQs are provided at Sunset Park for public use.
Only umbrellas and sunshades that don’t require extensive securing into the ground are permitted in the beach areas. Securing a larger tent with stakes, etc. can puncture a protective liner installed under the sand, causing damage. Tents larger than 10×10 are permitted, but only in grassy areas, and they must be properly secured, as to not fly away should the wind pick up.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about Summer Activities In Chestermere, please contact us at 403-207-2807 or email parks@chestermere.ca.
If you see someone in distress, call 9-1-1. Chestermere Fire Services crews are certified in aquatic rescue techniques.