To kick off Parks & Recreation Month, the Town is excited to announce that Pilot Butte’s parks have officially been named!

This milestone was made possible with the help of our community through the Name the Parks survey, along with the review and recommendations from the Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture Committee (PRAC) and approval from Town Council.

Resident feedback played an important role in shaping the process, with many community members expressing support for names that reflect Pilot Butte’s history and natural surroundings. Several community suggestions were incorporated into the final selections.

To further recognize and celebrate Pilot Butte’s history and heritage — including founding families and individuals who have helped shape our community — an additional phase of this project will follow.

Stay tuned for more as we continue to honour the history, stories and people that make Pilot Butte special!

Visit the Parks and Playgrounds page to learn more about the parks and meaning behind the names.

For week 2 of Parks & Recreation Month we're adding we're adding a fun opportunity to bring our community and parks to life with colour, creativity, and positivity! Residents are invited to participate in Chalk the Walks by creating colourful artwork and positive messages along pathways throughout town for everyone to enjoy.

How to Participate

1. Use chalk from one of the chalk stations (locations below) or borrow a bucket from the Recreation Department.
2. Create your chalk masterpiece on a pathway or sidewalk.
3. Take a photo of your artwork and upload it to the QR code provided on the buckets to be shared on our chalk art gallery so the community can enjoy creations from around town!

📸 Your creations may even be featured in upcoming newsletters or on our social media channels!

Participation Guidelines

To help ensure everyone has a positive experience, please follow these simple guidelines:

• Keep artwork positive, respectful, and appropriate for all ages.
• Leave chalk at the chalk stations when finished so others can participate.
• If borrowing a bucket of chalk, please return it within a few days so it remains available for others.
• Be respectful of park users and public spaces while creating your artwork.

Chalk Station Locations

Chalk stations have been set up at the following parks:

• Meadowlark Park
• Sunset Park
• Sunrise Park
• Silver Sage Park
• Prairie Crocus Playground
• Discovery Park
• Heidelberg Park
• Prairie Lily Field

Residents are welcome to use the chalk provided at these locations or contact the Recreation Department to borrow a bucket of chalk.

Let's fill our parks, pathways, and sidewalks with colour, creativity, and community spirit throughout June! 🎨🖍️🌈

Chalk Art Gallery

Park Packs

As part of Parks & Recreation Month, we're excited to introduce Park Packs—themed backpacks filled with activities and supplies to help families enjoy outdoor adventures, explore local parks, and stay active.

Each Park Pack is designed around a different theme and contains a variety of items to support hands-on learning, recreation, and family fun.

Available Park Packs

🎲 Park Play Pack
Fun games and activities to enjoy at the park.

🌱 Gardening Pack
Activites, tools and resources to help you explore gardening and nature.

🧺 Picnic Pack
Everything you need for a relaxing outdoor picnic in a park.

⚽ Sports Pack
Equipment for active play and recreational sports.

🐟 Aquatic Exploration Pack
Activities and tools to discover and learn about aquatic environments.

How It Works

1. Visit the Recreation Office to borrow a Park Pack.
2. Take the backpack home and enjoy it for a couple of days.
   📸 Take photos of your adventures and fun with the Park Packs and upload them to our Park Packs Photo Gallery! A page with a QR code is included in each backpack.
3. Return the backpack and all reusable items when you're finished.

Please note that disposable or one-time-use items included in the packs do not need to be returned.

Park Packs are a great way to discover new activities, spend time outdoors, and celebrate Parks & Recreation Month. We encourage residents of all ages to get outside, explore, and enjoy everything our parks and natural spaces have to offer.

Park Packs Photo Gallery

Contact the Recreation Office for availability and borrowing information. 🌳☀️