Please note: City of Red Deer outdoor recreation amenities may close due to poor air quality based on Government of Canada Air Quality Health Index. Unstaffed facility bookings follow the organization's air quality guidelines.
xHeritage Ranch
Heritage Ranch is a beautiful community asset that offers a combination of natural recreational areas, gathering spaces and rustic amenities. The entire Heritage Ranch area consists of 217 acres of forest, green spaces, trails, playgrounds and a fishing pond. At the event & ranch grounds, there is also a restaurant, horse ranch and a number of event-hosting venues.
Contact Information
Heritage Ranch is operated by Stock Yard Kitchen Ltd., and offers:
- A four-season restaurant focused on affordable, quality food and beverage service
- Equestrian offerings, including trail and wagon rides
- Year-round event hosting
- Walking trails, two playgrounds, washrooms, and natural, rustic views
For the latest updates and to book your event, horse ride or dinner, visit www.heritageranchreddeer.ca.
You can also follow them on social media!
Stay informed on Heritage Ranch's Stock Yard Kitchen & Social Hall at:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heritageranchofficial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritageranchofficial
And meet the new horses and opportunities to ride by following JR Adventures at:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jradventuresevents
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrheritageranch
Location Information
18 Cronquist Place (map)
Mitchell Pond
On June 22, 2015 Council approved the resolution to rename the pond located at Heritage Ranch to Mitchell Pond.
Accessible only by foot, a short 10-15 minute walk from Heritage Ranch along the Red Deer trail system. This stocked trout pond has everything to make a family outing enjoyable. Surrounding the pond are vast areas of grass for the kids to play on. There is a small playground, a day use picnic shelter, and public washrooms and all are accessible within 100 ft of the pond.
Fishing
Fishing at Mitchell Pond is permitted. However all Alberta province wide regulations involving sportfishing must be adhered to.
An Alberta Sportfishing Licence is required to fish in Alberta (see Licences and Costs and sportfishing definition). If you are under 16 years of age, an Alberta resident aged 65 or older, or a registered Indian under the Indian Act, you are not required to have a Sportfishing Licence, but you must follow sportfishing regulations. Sportfishing Licences are not required when a person is sportfishing on a designated Free Fishing Weekend.