Deron Duchess Fitness Centre
The new Duchess Recreation Centre features a fitness centre, as well as Pita Pit, walking track, indoor soccer field and more. Walking Track
The new walking track is a great opportunity for members of the community to stay active no matter how cold or rainy it may be outside. Duchess soccer centre
When the soccer centre in Duchess burned down a few years ago, the community quickly got to work rebuilding a new and improved facility. Photos courtesy the Village of Duchess.
offer a secure small town atmosphere with sports and recreation facilities only offered in much larger communities. We're pretty fortunate that we have as many recreation opportunities as we do. Our golf course is beautiful."
It's a drawing card for people moving into the area, as is the fact that the
housing prices are slightly lower than in neighbouring Brooks.
"We have steady growth," Snape said.
Now that the recreation centre is complete, future considerations for the Village council include the possibility of a new subdivision and seniors' housing. ■
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