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County of Barrhead: Your Adventure Playground
 
Recreation is vital for the social and physical health of County residents.  County of Barrhead works to provide top-notch recreation facilities and programs to meet the needs of our community.  County also contribute funds to the Town of Barrhead for shared recreation facilities.

County of Barrhead hosts areas of boreal forest, sandhills ecological area, three strong rivers and many scenic lakes.  Many parks & day-use areas can be found throughout the County, as well as a paved walking trail that meanders through the Town and County along the scenic Paddle River.  Outdoor enthusiasts will find much to do in the County, including camping, hiking, motorsports, skiing, watersports, golf, and much more! View recreation facilities in the Town & County here.  
 
The Town & County offer many community & cultural events, including minor mixed softball, summer recreation programming, festivals, County tours, dinners, and more!  Keep up-to-date with all of our community events on our events calendar.  Or, join one of the many arts & culture clubs in the County and express yourself through choir, dance, painting, fine art, pottery, theater, photography, and more!  The County of Barrhead is also home to many vibrant community associations, agricultural societies, and youth clubs.  
 
The County of Barrhead's hidden gems might be sights first seen, but they will keep you coming back for more.  See the top five things to do in the County of Barrhead, or visit WILDAlberta.com for even more things to do in our area!