Police Point Park Nature Centre
The Police Point Park Nature Centre is home to the MH Interpretive Program and is always worth a visit! New exhibits are created regularly and our enthusiastic Park Interpreters always look forward to connecting with visitors.
Be sure to check out our Nature Shop for a selection of natural and human history books, local art, children’s nature-related items, bird feeders and bird seed. Income from the Nature Shop supports the year-round programming of the MH Interpretive Program.
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Birthday Parties
The MH Interpretive Program has fantastic, fun birthday parties for children!
Each birthday program includes 1/2 hour of theatre time for serving cake and opening presents. Please ask about extending your booking if you would like to have additional time for setup and cleanup of decorations.
All birthday programs can be customized! We can usually offer nature-related themes that are not listed here.
| Back in Time *COMING SOON* |
Our time machine will take us 15,000 years back in time to the Ice Age! Discover the amazing animals that lived here, like woolly mammoths and sabre-toothed cats, explore our fascinating collection of artifacts, and create your own captivating cave art! We’ll also explore what makes the Medicine Hat area a special place for Ice Age history. We guarantee you’ll have a MAMMOTH of a time! (Recommended Ages: 5+) |
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$180 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Cold-Blooded *COMING SOON* |
Dive into the wonderful world of slithery snakes, remarkable reptiles and amazing amphibians! Come learn about our misunderstood friends, explore some interesting biofacts, test your knowledge at cold-blooded trivia, and enjoy other awesome activities! (Recommended Ages: 4+) |
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$180 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Feathered Friends *COMING SOON* |
Explore some of the cool characteristics of birds by taking a closer look at eggs, nests, talons, feathers and more! Spread your wings to see how you compare to the wingspan of awesome local birds. Keep your eyes peeled for signs of birds as we search for our feathered friends along the trails in the park. (Recommended Ages: 3+) |
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$180 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Outdoor Games *COMING SOON* |
Nothing beats playing in the great outdoors! This party is for the kids who love action, adventure, and fresh air. We will play “Ant Colony”, “Tree-Hugger” and other nature-themed games with our 20 foot parachute as we explore and celebrate the natural world around us. Get ready for teamwork, strategy, and excitement! (Recommended Ages: 5+) |
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$180 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Nature Detectives *COMING SOON* |
A heist has happened at the Nature Centre! We need your help to solve the mystery with cooperation and creative problem-solving. Partygoers will be immersed in the nature-based story as they search for clues at both indoor and outdoor stations. The junior detectives will collaborate to sift through their findings and catch the creature culprit! (Recommended Ages: 6-12) |
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$180 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Nature Scavenger Hunting | Explore some of the far corners of the park with a nature-sensitive, customized scavenger hunt! |
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$180 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Let’s Geocache! | Can you find the hidden caches throughout the park? Learn how to use a GPS to navigate. See if you can find them all! Recommended for ages 12+. |
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$200 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Let’s Orienteer! | Complete an Orienteering course with your friends and explore some less-travelled areas of Police Point Park. Test your navigation skills using only a compass and paper map! Recommended for ages 12+. |
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$200 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Tepee Builders | Kids help set up a traditional Blackfoot tepee and spend time inside it while learning about local indigenous history! |
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$200 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
| Ukrainian Egg Decorating | Explore this beautiful art form that has been practiced for centuries. Each child will get to create a beautiful egg to take home! |
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$200 for up to 10 children (Incl. birthday child) Additional children are $5 each |
Theatre Rentals
The Nature Centre theatre can be rented for meetings and gatherings! Our theatre:
- Measures 23′ x 23′
- Has AV capabilities (flat-screen TV and sound system)
- Can fit up to 25 people with non-fixed seating and tables
- Can fit up to 40 people with non-fixed seating only
Bookings During Normal Hours of Operation (Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
$35 per hour
$150 per day
Bookings Outside of Normal Hours of Operation may be arranged and start at $70 per hour.