Campus Amenities

Your stay on campus doesn’t have to be boring: lace up your shoes, venture out and explore!

We have everything you need to have a safe, enjoyable stay right on our main campus. During your stay at Red Deer Polytechnic, you can enjoy a wide range of sports and recreation activities and dining options without even having to leave the campus.

Campus Maps

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Personal Fitness  Personal Fitness

Being away from home doesn’t mean you have to be away from your fitness routine. We have a plethora of fitness options to keep you moving!

Grab your gym bag and racket and head over to the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre for a visit to the Collicutt Performance Fitness Zone, equipped with brand new fitness equipment, weights and squash courts. Try to beat your personal best with a run on the 100 m or 200 m track or challenge yourself through a guided fitness class; either way, we would love to have you join us.

Drop-in Fitness 

The Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre has facilities to provide our community members with some fantastic drop-in opportunities. If you hold a Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre membership, all drop-in fitness activities are included with your membership. If you are a guest with us and are not a membership holder, you can pay as you go!

Group Fitness Classes 

If you are visiting us during the summer, consider our drop-in class options. Located in the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, our Group Fitness registered classes are available from September – April.

Personal Training 

While you are here, why not train with one of our Red Deer Polytechnic certified CSEP-CPT trainers? Our trainers are committed to helping you reach your personal goals, whether it’s to get fit, learn proper exercise techniques or for a race!

One-On-One Training: RDP is pleased to offer individual training sessions or group training sessions. Prices below are based on a 60-minute session.

Cost: $65 per session, with packages available for multiple sessions

Group Training: You may wish to share a training session with up to four individuals who have similar training and fitness goals as yourself. Prices below are based on a 60-minute session. 

Cost: $45 per session, with packages available for multiple sessions

Recreation Activities Squash

If you are considering what to bring along with you for your stay on campus, consider bringing your skates or squash racquet. For a small fee, you can enjoy either one of these recreational activities and get your circulation pumping.

Skating

Have fun and get a great workout with public skating in the Arena at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. Our Gord Bamford Foundation Skate Lounge - located next to the Arena - is the perfect place to lace up, rest up, and chat it up with fellow ice skaters.

Cost: $3 per person per visit

Details:

  • There is drop-in public skating for all ages
  • Children under the age of eight require the direct supervision of a person 16+ years of age
  • Skate rentals are not available
  • Helmets are strongly recommended
  • Sticks (pucks and rings) are only allowed during specific blocks

Squash

Squash is an exciting, fast-moving indoor sport that offers an excellent full-body workout. Get your sweat on in one of our four Larkaun Homes Squash Courts located in the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre.

Cost: Free for members; $10 per hour per participant for non-members

Details:

  • Those wishing to book a squash court must create a Perfect Mind user account
  • Squash court bookings are available on the hour for an hour
  • Squash goggles and balls are available for purchase at Guest Services for $6 each
  • You can rent squash rackets for $5 per hour
  • Please review the squash court conditions of use, to ensure an equitable, safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Food ServicesMarketplace

Tons of options on the main campus to serve you better.

Whether you would like to grab a quick bite or sit down for a meal, we’ve got an on-campus dining option for you. From September to April, all food services run at full capacity, and from May to August, we run a little leaner.

Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre dining options include:

  • Dimension Cafe | create your own sandwiches or stir-fries; enjoy snacks such as nachos, popcorn, and hot dogs; choose from a selection of vegetarian, chicken or beef burgers; and quench your thirst with delicious smoothies, coffee, tea, water, juices and more.
  • Fan Favourites Concession | serves snacks such as nachos, popcorn, and hot dogs and burgers, as well as a variety of beverage options.

Learn more about other food service locations at Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus. 

Campus Store

Shop at Red Deer Polytechnic's Campus Store for office and meeting supplies, books, or other items to help make the most of your stay at the Polytechnic.

Maybe you'd like to buy something to remember your visit with us? We're proud to sell a great selection of new Red Deer Polytechnic-branded garments, clothing and merchandise; pens, pencils and other stationery; coffee mugs; keychains and more. We have a variety of items that you can enjoy for yourself, and to include in conference or event packages for other guests who may be joining you, too.  

Meeting RoomsBoardroom

Need a little extra space during your on-campus stay? We can help!

Looking to book a larger space to work or play? Contact us today to find the perfect spot. We have the following spaces available:

  • Teaching and training spaces
  • Work spaces
  • Study spaces

Parking 

Please note: Parking at RDP is complimentary throughout the month of July, 2023. More details about parking are available online.

Multiple lots across our main campus means we’ve got lots of parking for our visitors.

Red Deer Polytechnic is pleased to provide guests of any of our Main Campus, Arts Centre and Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre venues with complimentary parking on weekends, statutory holidays and weekdays after 5:00 pm.

For a nominal fee, those visiting our main campus weekdays from 8:00 am – 5: 00 pm can pay to park in any of our unreserved lots. Visitors can pay for parking at one of four payment kiosks located inside the main building beside the security desk, in the Arts Centre foyer, in the east-wing of our main campus near the security desk, and the entrance at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Center.

Cost: $2 per hour to a maximum of $10 per day for unreserved lots; $1 for 30 minutes in the short-term parking area

Details:

  • Parking kiosks require your license plate number
  • Parking kiosks accept loonies, toonies or credit cards (bills and debit cards are not accepted)
  • Complimentary parking is not available in the short-term, Bethany Collegeside, or Lot K parking areas.

Guests attending events at our Downtown Campus or the Welikoklad Event Centre will need to pay to park in any of The City of Red Deer’s Downtown parking lots.

View more details about parking at Red Deer Polytechnic, or view our maps.