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ALCOHOL BAN IN EFFECT FOR MAY LONG WEEKEND.
Pool is open from June 23 to September Long Weekend (weather permitting). Must be 18 years or older to rent sites. All dogs must be on leash. NO ATV’S, DIRT BIKES, GOLF CARTS ALLOWED.
Park Info
- Season:
- May long weekend - September 30 (weather permitting)
- Park Entry:
- $10.00 per day, $25.00 for a weekend entry, $50.00 for the season.
- Payment Information:
- Cash, Cheque, Interac, Visa & MasterCard accepted.
- GPS:
- 49.99305 -105.01154
In 2020, Dunnet Regional Park was named Park of the Year!!!
Park Description
Built near a dam and reservoir that constricts Avonlea Creek. Dunnet Regional Park covers 50 acres of naturally treed valley, and is officially open from May until mid September. The park has much to offer. The main attractions are camping, swimming, boating and fishing. Other activities include mini golf, canteen, hiking, multiple play areas and baseball diamonds. We offer eight ball diamonds, all have grass outfields with dirt infields, tall mesh backstops on metal poles. Pets are permitted in the park, but they must be on a leash at all times. In 2020, Dunnet Regional Park was named Park of the Year!!!
Local Services
Grocery store, Co-op Gas & Convenience Store, Scotia Bank (ATM) Radius Credit Union (ATM), library and museum, all located in Avonlea.
Local Attractions
Dunnet is the perfect place to stay while touring nearby attractions such as the Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site, an 18-hole championship golf course, Long Creek Golf & Country Club or the Avonlea Heritage Museum. The museum hosts guided tours through the Avonlea Badlands and the beautiful Blue Hills, where visitors can view 70 million year old rock, native effigies, an aboriginal ceremonial site and much more.
Park / Area History
In the early 1960s, the PFRA (Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration) constructed a dam near Avonlea, creating a 600 acre lake. Local residents formed a regional park authority, which purchased land containing 300 year old ash and maples and developed it into a campground. The park was officially opened in 1967 and named for a beloved local physician. Nearby in the Blue Hills, visitors can view 70 million year old rock exposures, part of the Bearpaw formation, as well as native effigies and a buffalo jump site near an aboriginal ceremonial site, complete with healing and sweat lodges. The nearby Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site, which dates to 1912, provides visitors with a rare example of early industry. There are museums in Wilcox, Avonlea and Briercrest.
Barrier Free Access
Campsites: Level grass/gravel. Wheelchair accessible washrooms and showers are available. This park features a wheelchair accessible concession.
Events
| Description | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| August Long Ball Tournament – Slo-Pitch Tournament | August Long Weekend | TBA |
| Lion’s Slo-pitch – Slo-Pitch Tournament | July 1 | TBA |
Camping Fees
(prices subject to change without notice)
| Description | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Amp | Daily | $33.00 |
| 15 Amp | Weekly | $198.00 |
| 15 Amp and Water | Daily | $35.00 |
| 15 Amp and Water | Weekly | $210.00 |
| 30 Amp | Daily | $35.00 |
| 30 Amp | Weekly | $210.00 |
| 30 Amp and Water | Daily | $40.00 |
| 30 Amp and Water | Weekly | $240.00 |
| 30 Amp, Water & Sewer | Daily | $45.00 |
| 30 Amp, Water & Sewer | Weekly | $270.00 |
| 50 Amp and Water | Daily | $45.00 |
| 50 Amp and Water | Weekly | $270.00 |
| 50 Amp, Water & Sewer | Daily | $50.00 |
| 50 Amp, Water & Sewer | Weekly | $300.00 |
| Non Electric Tenting | Daily | $25.00 |
| Non Electric Tenting | Weekly | $150.00 |
| Electric Tenting | Daily | $30.00 |
| Electric Tenting | Weekly | $180.00 |
| Seasonal Site – $1900.00 minimum which includes Power, Water and 2 Season Stickers. Add Sewer $175.00, Freezer $50.00, Winter Storage $200.00 | ||
| School/Scouts Camping – Please call 306-868-7664 for Pricing |
Swimming Fees
(prices subject to change without notice)
| Description | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (3 & under) | Daily | $3.00 |
| Child Entry (age 4-6) | Daily | $6.00 |
| Youth & Adult Entry (7 & older) | Daily | $8.00 |
| Family Pass – Max 5 | Daily | $25.00 |
| Family Pass | Weekly | $105.00 |
| Family Pass | Seasonally | $215.00 |
| Single Pass | Weekly | $45.00 |
| Single Pass | Seasonally | $110.00 |
| Twilight Swim | $3.00 | |
| Parent & Tot – Levels 1, 2, 3 | Weekly | $40.00 |
| Preschool – Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Weekly | $45.00 |
| Swimmer – Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | Weekly | $50.00 |
Rentals/Other Fees
(prices subject to change without notice)
| Description | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adapter Rental – Deposit is returned when adapter is returned | $25.00 | |
| Firewood | Bundle | $10.00 |
| Mini Golf – Adult | Per Adult | $5.00 |
| Mini Golf – Child | Per Child | $3.00 |
| Washer/Dryer | Per Load | $3.00 |
| Ball Diamond Rental | Daily | $150.00 |
| Ball Diamond Rental | 2 Day | $250.00 |
| Blue Recreation Hall Rental – Local | Daily | $200.00 |
| Blue Recreation Hall Rental – Local | 2 Days | $275.00 |
| Blue Recreation Hall Rental – Non Local | Daily | $250.00 |
| Blue Recreation Hall Rental – Non Local | 2 Days | $375.00 |
- Aquatic Program / Swimming Lessons
- Beach Area
- Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Camping (Non-Electrical)
- Concession
- Fishing
- Group Camping (Non-Electrical Sites)
- Hiking Trails
- Mini Golf
- Playground
- Security
- Swimming Pool
- Washrooms (Outhouse)
- Ball Diamonds
- Boat Launch
- Camping (Electricity and Water)
- Camping Seasonal
- Fire Wood
- Group Camping
- Group Camping with Hall and/or Kitchen
- Horseshoe Pits
- Pet Friendly
- Potable Water
- Sewer Dump Station
- Volleyball Court
- Wildlife Viewing
- Barrier Free Areas (Wheelchair Accessible)
- Camp Kitchen / Picnic Shelter
- Camping (Electricity, Water, Sewer)
- Cell Phone Service
- Fish Filleting
- Group Camping (Electrical Sites)
- Hall and/or Shelter Rental
- Laundry Facilities
- Picnic Tables
- Quiet Time Enforced
- Showers
- Washrooms (Modern / Running Water)
Camping
All campsites have picnic tables and fire pits. Loraas bins are located nearby. Drinking water is available from central taps and firewood is available at a cost per bundle. Washroom facilities range from old fashion outhouse to modern shower house with flush toilets.
Group Camping
Available for reunions and weddings. Recreational building complete with freezers, fridges and stove as well as kitchen with water.
Swimming
A new heated outdoor 25 meter swimming pool with qualified lifeguards, a diving board, spray features and a zero beach entrance allows everyone to enjoy the fun. New change rooms and showers are wheelchair accessible. Weekly sessions for swimming lessons and public swims are offered throughout the summer.
Playground/Recreation Activities
Between the pool and the day use or picnic area is a playground, with slides, swings, teeter-totters, a creative play center, beach volleyball, ball diamonds and horseshoe pits all built on a fine lawn with plenty of space to run and play in. We also have three other playgrounds in the park.
Boating and Fishing
Join the fun on the Watson Reservoir; a 600 acre playground for you and your watercraft! A boat launch is available, free to registered campers, and there is a large parking area for boat trailers beside the reservoir.
Hiking/Nature Trails
The park has several nature trails that are groomed as well as plenty of ungroomed natural spaces to explore.
Mini Golf
Take a break from the sun and head to the 9 hole mini golf course hidden in the shade behind the pool. The course winds around the trees and provides entertainment for young and old. Putters, balls and scorecards are available at the concession.