About the project

River Bend Golf and Recreation Area (known also as River Bend) is located on 30 Avenue, north of 67 Street. The land is owned by The City of Red Deer and is operated by the River Bend Golf & Recreation Society. This site currently offers the following amenities: River Bend Golf Course, wooded hiking trails, Discovery Canyon, canoeing and fishing, cross country skiing and boat access to the Red Deer River.

The River Bend Golf and Recreation Master Plan will establish a 20-year site vision, identifying guiding principles and actionable strategies to optimize the site with the broadest and most impactful community benefit in mind. The Plan will identify trends in sport, recreation, the natural environment, and consider new and emerging needs, interests, and opportunities while balancing fiduciary responsibilities.

Providing the community and stakeholders with opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas toward a future vision for River Bend Golf and Recreation Area is an important part of the project. We want to hear from citizens to understand not only how they use River Bend today, but also what their aspirations and vision for River Bend in the future.

How you can get involved

If you would like to help shape the future of the River Bend Golf and Recreation Area, we encourage you to participate in this important process through the following input opportunities.

1. Resident input workshops: The virtual sessions will begin with a brief presentation about the project followed by a facilitated discussion to collect your input. The times for each session are provided below. Register for a session here:
   • Resident Input Workshop #1: 6 – 7:15 p.m. on April 26, 2022.
   • Resident Input Workshop #2: 6 – 7:15 p.m. on April 28, 2022.
   • Resident Input Workshop #3: 6 – 7:15 pm. on May 5, 2022.
2. Online survey: Participate in our online survey, available until May 6, 2022.
   Click here to take the survey
3. Other ways to connect: If you are unable to participate in the workshops or survey, or want to provide additional input, please contact Maxwell Harrison by May 6, 2022, at [email protected] and we will work with you to find a way to provide input.