MacDonald Island Park is operated by the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo
The Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo humbly acknowledges that the land on which we gather, play and connect is Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree and Dene, and the unceded territory of the Métis.
09/04/2026
Are you interested in becoming apart of the RRC?
If diagnosing complex systems, solving problems, and keeping our wonderful facility running at their best is your thing, we want to hear from you!
Visit our job board to learn more and to apply today!
www.rrcwb.ca/careers
09/03/2026
From September 3 to October 31, 2026, the Community Art Gallery at MacDonald Island will be filled with artwork reflecting the range and energy of Wood Buffalo’s creative community. 🪡🎨🖌
Collective Threads opens TONIGHT with an opening reception from 6:30–8:00 PM, kicking off the official proclamation of September as Arts Month in Wood Buffalo, celebrating the important role arts and culture play in building a vibrant community.
Learn more about this gallery and join us for this wonderful celebration of art!
www.macdonaldisland.ca/whatsnew/collective-threads-community-art-exhibition
09/03/2026
Members, join us Saturday, September 12 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm for an afternoon packed with fun for everyone! With bouncy castles and face painting for the kids, fitness challenges for the adults, plus plenty more to enjoy, there’s never been a better time to be a member!
*This event is exclusively for our members.*
Come celebrate with us!
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 1:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 MacDonald Island Park
https://www.macdonaldisland.ca/special-events/member-appreciation-day-at-mip
09/02/2026
The Marathon is less than 20 days away!
If you are unable to make it, let us know so that you can help another runner cross the finish line🏃♂️🏃🏃♀️
Are you registered for the 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon but no longer planning to participate on race day?
If so, please help us give another runner the chance to race! Let us know by September 6 so we can offer your spot to someone on our waitlist.
📧 Please email us at [email protected] to let us know.
Thank you for helping another runner cross the finish line! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
09/02/2026
Not sure how to spend your No-School Fridays? 🎒
Spend your day off right here at MIP by registering for our Adventure Day Camps today! Each no school friday is jam-packed full of games and activites for kids aged 6 -12 to enjoy!
To learn more and to register today visit our website:
www.macdonaldisland.ca/programs-activities/ -camps
The Liesure Ice surface is now OPEN for the 2026/27 season! ⛸️❄️
Drop-in any day of the week from 9am - 9pm to come and take a stroll around the pond🐸🐟🐥😊
08/31/2026
Today marks the first day of the 2026/27 school year. We would like to give a warm welcome to all the new students of the Wood Buffalo Athletic Academy.
Good luck to all the NIGHTHAWKS and wishing you all the best in your school year🫶🍎🎒✏️
08/28/2026
Cheering on Hunter Helberg as he takes the world stage this weekend!
From Fort McMurray Mantas Swim Club to Team Canada Hunter is ready to go for gold at the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships🏊🏆🥇
🇨🇦 HUNTER IS READY FOR PARA PAN PACS! 🔥
This weekend, Hunter Helberg will represent Team Canada at the 2026 Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in California! 🇨🇦
We couldn’t be more proud to see one of our FMSC athletes representing our community and Canada on the international stage.
The work is done. Now it’s time to race.
Fort McMurray is behind you, Hunter! LET’S GO! 🇨🇦🔥
We are less than 1 month away from 2026 Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon !
If you are interested in volunteering this year, visit the Inter Pipeline Fort McMurray Marathon website today!
| Monday | 5am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 5am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 5am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 5am - 10pm |
| Friday | 5am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 10pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 10pm |