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DR. DUNCAN MURRAY RECREATION CENTRE
OVERVIEW Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre is located at 805 Switzer Drive (across from the pulpmill). For further information about rental bookings, programs & lessons and general inquiries call the personal assistance line at 780-865-4412. For scheduling and hours call the information line at 780-865-6066 or email communityservices@hinton.ca. ARENAS There are 2 indoor arenas at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre. Please click the link for arena details and fees and charges Recreation Centre Fees & Charge_2009. COURTS There are 4 indoor courts at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre for squash, racquetball, walleyball and basketball. Equipment rental is available. Call 780-865-4412 to make a reservation. Please click the link for a complete listing of facility fees and charges Recreation Centre Fees & Charge_2009 Tennis courts are located at Gerard Redmond Community Catholic School and Harry Collinge High School. There is no charge for use on a first-come, first-serve basis. SWIMMING POOL The pool facility includes a 6 lane, 25m indoor main pool with a climbing wall, rope swing and an assortment of inflatable toys, kids pool, hot tub, steam room and wheelchair lift. SPORTS FIELDS There are a variety of sports fields adjacent to the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre including 4 baseball diamonds, 2 soccer pitches, football field, 400m running track and food booth. These facilities can be booked by calling 780-865-4412. The Youth Centre is free to all youth ages 13-17 and includes game tables, music, TV lounge, PlayStation, X-box, wireless internet and information and referral services. Call 780-865-6036 for information and hours. LIBRARY The Hinton Municipal Library is located adjacent to the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre. SKATEBOARD PARK The Hinton Skateboard Park is one the top skate parks in Canada! One third of the park is a street section with ledges, rails, flatbanks and pyramids. One third is bowls with 8ft extensions and one third is a 5ft deep snake pit. There is a pipe-vertical wall with 3ft vertical with pool coping and tiles. Lit for night riding. Hinton maintains a 20km gravel trail system and many kms of paved trail for walking, running and bicycling. Access to the gravel trails is located behind the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre and access to the paved trails is located in front. The Hinton Mountain Bike Association also maintains a trails system. Maps for both are available at the Customer Service Desk. Discovery Camp – Children’s summer daycamp in July and August Skate with Santa & Customer Appreciation Days - December MountainView Triathlon, Duathlon and Kids Triathlon - June Winter Magic Festival - February MEETING SPACE The People’s Centre and Arts & Crafts Rooms are available for bookings. Click the link for a list of fees and charges Recreation Centre Fees & Charge_2009.
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