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Meridian Sports Park

Open daily (weather permitting) throughout April to September from 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Meridian Sports Park is located next to Parkland County Centre, 53113 HWY 779 (between HWY 16 & HWY 16A).

2023 bookings

The online booking form is now open for the 2023 season.

Online booking

MSP calendar

Ball diamonds and soccer field status

Area Status Reason Last updated*

Ball Diamonds

CLOSED

For Season

Oct 06, 2022

Soccer Fields

CLOSED

For Season

Oct 06, 2022

*Last updated indicates current status

The public is asked to respect the seasonal closure to help maintain field quality for the reopening of the park in the spring.

Subscribe at the bottom of the page to be notified by email when fields are closed and opened.

Booking information

Ball diamonds and soccer fields

The ball diamonds and soccer fields are maintained and managed through the Parks, Recreation and Culture Services Department.
  • 4 baseball diamonds with chain link fencing, shale infields, covered dug outs, and spectator seating (Length - 84m)
  • 1 regulation size soccer field with spectator seating (Field #1 - 60m x 100m)
  • 1 practice soccer field (Field #2 - 50m x 90m)
The County does not supply bases, pitching mounds, soccer nets, or flags, and it is the responsibility of the Renter to provide the required equipment. Liming, dragging and raking will be performed by the County.

Booking priority

Ball diamonds and soccer fields shall be distributed in the following priority:
  • County-based teams (51% County membership)
  • Teams from incorporated municipalities within the County
  • All other teams
Youth teams receive priority over adult teams (17+).

Camping

Overnight camping is permitted in the designated camping area only. Approval must be obtained from the County. The camping area is non-serviced, has three fire pits, and holds approximately 17-20 holiday trailers. Firewood is not supplied.
Refer to fees section for pricing.

Concession

The concession stand rental is the responsibility of the Renter. If a third-party is hired to operate the concession stand, the Renter is still responsible for making the booking request and all associated fees and support documents.
  • Concession stand includes two fridges, one freezer, one four-burner electric stove, one microwave, 3 plumbed in dishwashing sinks, 3 plumbed in handwashing sinks, and plenty of counter space with cabinets.
  • 12 picnic tables and 2 picnic shelters.
  • Plumbed in water at Meridian Sports Park is non-potable.
  • Renter is responsible for bringing their own cooking supplies and cleaning supplies.

Serving food

The operation of the concession stand with food preparation is subject to applicable regulations and permissions by Environmental Public Health with Alberta Health Services.

Sale of liquor

Businesses, organizations and individuals who want to sell or supply alcohol in Alberta must have a liquor licence and approval from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
Refer to fees section for pricing.

Fees

2023 Fees

Ball diamonds - Regular bookings

Regular bookings Fee/charge

Adult (17+) - Meridian Sports Park

 $24.00/diamond/hour + GST

Youth - Meridian Sports Park

$20.00/diamond/hour + GST

Adult (17+) - Coal Diamond Sports Park

$20.00/diamond/hour + GST

Youth - Coal Diamond Sports Park $14.00/diamond/hour + GST

Ball diamonds - Tournament bookings

Tournament BookingsFee/charge 

Team/Diamond/Day - Meridian Sports Park

$120.00

Team/Diamond/Day - Coal Diamond Sports Park

$84.00

Damage Deposit**

$500.00


Soccer fields - Regular bookings

Regular bookings  Fee/charge

Adult / field/ hour - Meridian Sports Park

$24.00

Youth / field/ hour - Meridian Sports Park

$20.00

Adult / field/ hour - Coal Diamond Sports Park

$12.00

Youth / field/ hour - Coal Diamond Sports Park $10.00

Soccer fields - Tournament bookings

Tournament bookingsFee/charge 

Team/ field/day - Meridian Sports Park

$100.00

Team/ field/day -Coal Diamond Sports Park

$50.00


Camping fee

Camping fee  Fee/charge

Meridian Sports Park

$150.00 / night

Coal Diamond Sports Park

$200.00 / night

Damage Deposit

$500.00

Camping is permitted in the designated camping area only.

Concession fees

Concession fees Fee/charge

One day tournament - Meridian Sports Park

$150.00 + GST

2+ day tournament - Meridian Sports Park

$300.00 + GST

Pump-out fee

Pump-out fee  Fee/charge

Pump-out Fee - Meridian Sports Park***

$285 + GST

**Due before commencement of tournament.

***Tournaments with over 200 expected participants/spectators or if a weekend pump-out is required, tournament organizer will be responsible for payment of the pump-out fee.  

Insurance

All bookings at Meridian Sports Park are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance (minimum $2 million liability), naming Parkland County as an “additional insured” for the duration of the booking.

Terms and conditions

  • Regular Season
  • Tournament

Additional information 

Facility map

 Meridian Sports Park facility map

General

  • Indoor washrooms (wheelchair accessible) and portable toilets.
  • Playground.
  • Pets (except service dogs) are not permitted at Meridian Sports Park.
  • User groups must provide drinking water. Plumbed in water at Meridian Sports Park is non-potable.
  • Alcohol consumption is not permitted at Meridian Sports Park without the appropriate permissions from AGLC and the County.
  • Cannabis consumption in any public place – whether smoked, vaped, or otherwise - is not permitted.

Parking

Parking for approximately 120 vehicles. All vehicles must park in designated areas and cannot park on roads, green spaces, or soccer fields. The perimeter of the parking lot and access roads must remain open for emergency vehicles.
Vehicles parked outside designated areas may be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense.

Inquires

Please email prc@parklandcounty.com or phone 780-968-8888, ext 8311.

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