What To Do In Saskatoon - Family Activities

Saskatoon Zoo & Forestry Farm Park
Species native to North America such as bears, foxes, moose, waterfowl, bison, and wolves are the main characters in the zoo menagerie.  There are also many friendly animals in the children's zoo. The Forestry Farm Park offers picnic sites, botanical displays, ski trails and sports fields, a fishing pond and train rides in the zoo.   The Zoo is open year round with reduced hours during the winter months.

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or contact the zoo at:
Saskatoon Zoo & Forestry Farm Park
1903 Forest Drive
Saskatoon, SK
Phone (306) 975-3382
Saskatoon Zoo Society

Children's Discovery Museum on the Saskatchewan
A place of learning and playing. Every Saturday and Sunday, guest speakers and workshops and other educational opportunities are on stage.  Please check our on line calendar at www.museumforkids.sk.ca for more information and times. Group or school visits, birthday and special event party bookings are available.

Hours - Monday to Saturday -- 9:30am to 4:00pm
Sunday -- 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission - $3.50 children and adult, under 1 yr is free
Market Mall on Preston Avenue South

Kinsmen Park
Come spend the day in Kinsmen Park. You and your children can ride an old fashioned merry-go-round and train.  There is a play village and paddling pool in the park.  The rides are open afternoons and evenings daily May through Labor Day. 

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or call 975-3382

Kinsmen Park is located at the corner of Spadina Crescent and 25th Street

City of Saskatoon Facilities
  • Outdoor Swimming Pools
    • West Side - Mayfair, Riversdale
    • East Side - Lathey, George Ward
  • Spray pools are located at:
    • Dundonald, Forest Grove, Pleasant Hill, Parkridge, Holliston, Erindale, Thorton, Lakeridge, Silverspring, River Heights
    • Hours are 10:00am to 8:00pm
  • Cosmo Civic Centre - 3130 Laurier Drive - Phone - 975-3344
    Features - ice rink, branch library, gym and multi-purpose rooms
  • Lakewood Civic Centre - 1625 McKercher Drive - Phone - 975-2944
    Features - branch library, a leisure pool, gym, multi-purpose rooms, and a fitness area.
  • Lawson Civic Centre - 225 Primrose Drive - Phone - 975-7873
    Features - branch library, a wave pool, fitness area, and multi-purpose rooms.   
  • Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre - 1110 Idylwyld Drive North - Phone - 975-3321
    Features - tot pool, warm-up pool, two whirlpools, sauna, competitive pool, and fitness area.   
University Observatory
Wiggins Ave & College Drive - 966-6429
Observe stars, planets and nebulae through the refractor telescope. Astronomical exhibits are on display. Assistants are available to answer questions and help with the telescope.

Hours (Open Saturdays)
July -  10:00pm to 11:30pm
Aug -  9:30pm to 11:30pm
Sept - 8:30pm to 11:30pm

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Other Activities
  • Merrill Dunes Adventure - 382-2728
    • Saskatoon's only all-season Paintball Centre
  • KartTrak - 410 Idylwyld Drive North - 652-7767
    • Experience the rush of go-cart racing
  • Grand Slam Batting Cages - 1206 Arlington Avenue - 477-2188
  • Putt 'n' Bounce - 1206 Arlington Avenue - 477-0808
  • Market Mall Indoor Mini Golf - 2325 Preston Avenue - 373-4653
  • Shearwater MV Saskatoon Princess - 1-888-747-7572
    • Take a one hour cruise of the South Saskatchewan River - Cruises depart from the Mendel Art Gallery wharf
  • Riverside Badminton & Tennis Club -- 242-5584
  • Rotary Park Tennis Courts -- 975-3366
  • Saskatoon Soaring Club -- 975-0844
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