Facilities
Where the Excitement Begins!
Evergreen Park is the largest full featured exhibition facility north of Edmonton. A variety of halls, convention/conference facilities, paved parking, pavilions, riding trails, fully licensed restaurant and lounge (open 7 days a week year round) and other special features create a unique, picturesque and versatile setting for any event, all just 8 minutes south of downtown Grande Prairie!
Racing Entertainment Centre & The Track
The Racing Entertainment Centre is the newest addition to the Gordon Badger Stadium. At the north entrance you’ll find ”The Track” restaurant and fully licensed sports lounge offering chef inspired meals daily, featuring off-track betting and 99 casino slot machines. The Racing and Entertainment Centre is open 7 days a week year round!
The Trade Exhibition Convention Centre
The Trade Exhibition Convention Centre, (or TEC Centre for short) is a new 115,000 sq. ft. exhibition facility for hosting small or large events, including meetings, weddings, conventions, graduations, trade shows of all kinds and more. The Convention Centre is now taking bookings for events. Please call Janice Chomik at (780) 532-3279 or email her at janice@evergreenpark.ca to ask about any inquiries you may have regarding the Trade Exhibition Convention Centre. If your function is small or large, we can accommodate!
- Fully Serviced camping sites available (washroom, showers and laundry available on site)
- Full service catering in our modern “state of the art” kitchen facilities
- Excellent acoustics
- Quiet, peaceful and picturesque setting of Evergreen Park
- Plenty of parking for you and your guests
Gordon Badger Stadium
The Grandstand is the dominate feature of the park. It has a covered seating area with a capacity of 2,860 people that may be expanded to 5,760. This venue is perfect for Live Horse Racing, Outdoor Rodeos, World Professional Chuckwagon Races, Monster Trucks, Tractor Pulls, Music Festivals and more!
Clarkson Hall
Clarkson Hall is the home of Ovations Dinner Theatre. Please visit their website at www.ovationsdinnertheatre.com . For potential bookings of this venue please contact Ovations Dinner Theatre directly.
Lewis Hawkes Pavilion
Lewis Hawkes Pavilion is a 38,850 square foot heated building. The pavilion can easily convert from a rodeo arena, complete with sand base, to a trade/convention centre. This venue is suitable for exhibit space, dog shows, livestock show and sales, all types of equine events, dances and car shows. Lewis Hawkes is the home to Evergreen Park’s new Boarding Program as well.
Drysdale Centre
The Drysdale Centre is a 28,800 square foot heated facility with a sand floor and kitchen/cafeteria. The Drysdale Centre is perfect for a riding arena or may be used to show or sell your livestock.
Old Timer’s Cabin
The Old Timers Cabin is a unique log cabin with a rustic feeling. It is self contained complete with fireplace, half kitchen and private washrooms. It is perfect for small intimate gatherings, parties or corporate outings. Tucked away in the pines - within walking distance from the Racing Entertainment Centre.
Stompede Campground
Nestled in the quiet and picturesque beauty of Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie’s Stompede Campground is a fully serviced site - a great place for weekend getaways as well as a place to stay while attending events at Evergreen Park. And it’s just 8 minutes from downtown! The campground offers firewood, fire pits, safe and visible children’s playground, very clean public washroom/shower and laundry facilities. Within walking distance from the Trade Exhibition Convention Centre & The Racing Entertainment Centre at Evergreen Park.
Dining
On site catering is available. A varied menu from breakfast and party trays to numerous full course menu options are available. Please contact Doug or Raelynn at Buck A Roo Catering (780) 539-5968 for more information.
Other Features
1998 saw the opening of the newly constructed baseball diamonds and an eventing course, which adds to the diversity of the park.
Paved Parking
Horse Barns, Show Rings, Wash Rack/Test Barns
Stabling capacity for 400 horses and two outdoor show rings complete all your livestock needs.
Public Address System
Total flexibility allows for paged or zoned communication.
Wireless Internet
Planning an Event?
Easy access from the highway and a central location in the heart of the prime agricultural country are only a few reasons Evergreen Park boasts to be one of the top entertainment centres of the north. Please contact Janice Chomik to inquire about booking your next event at Evergreen Park, janice@evergreenpark.ca.
Evergreen Park Grounds Map
Evergreen Park Grounds Map #1 or Evergreen Park Grounds Map #2
