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Parks & Recreation
'Steinbach Recreation'
 involves a variety of maintenance and operational duties in parks, recreation facilities, grounds, and arenas, including equipment maintenance.
is responsible for effective scheduling of City recreation facilities. This department assists organizations and individuals in identifying and developing action plans to respond to community based needs, thereby promoting sport, recreation and leisure programs in the City.
looks after the planning, planting, and maintenance of the many flower beds, parks, and planters throughout the City.
Click here to view the Organization Chart for the Parks & Recreation Department.
The City of Steinbach recognizes the value of physical activity and family fun. To accommodate these values, the City has developed pathways for residents to enjoy whether walking, running, rollerblading, or biking.
Click here for a map of the walking and biking paths around Steinbach. Maps outlining the various paths are displayed at numerous locations throughout the City. A larger map is located at the timber arbor next to the Steinbach Family Medical Centre at 333 Loewen Boulevard.
Locations of Path Maps:
- Aquatic Centre, front entrance
- Chapel Dr. & Chrysler Gate, sidewalk
- Elmdale St. at Library, path
- Hespeler St. at Main St., rest stop
- Hwy. 12 & Elmdale St., rest stop
- Hwy. 12 & McKenzie Ave., path
- Hwy. 12 & Park Rd., path
- Hwy. 12 at Days Inn, path
- L.A. Barkman Park, pocket park
- Loewen Blvd. & Henry St, path
- Loewen Blvd. & Hespeler St., path
For additional information, contact the Recreation Programmer by phone at (204) 346-6217 or by e-mail at jpeters@steinbach.ca.
City of Steinbach streets should be safe for all bicyclists and motorists. In order to co-exist safely, mutual respect and understanding is needed between cyclists and motorists, as they share the same rights and responsibilities on public streets.
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The City of Steinbach has recently installed three types of bicycle signage, as part of its “Active Transportation Route” program:
1) “Share the Road” yellow signs along McKenzie Avenue and Loewen Boulevard - this signage alerts motorists to the presence of bicyclists and encourages cooperative behaviour.
2) Sharrow symbols painted on streets - this is a road lane marking that shows a stencil of a bicycle with two chevron markings above it, indicating the direction in which bicycle traffic should ride.
3) Designated bike lane symbol painted on Hespeler Street N. - this decal indicates a designated lane for bicycles.
Just like motorists, you must obey the road rules.
- Obey the law. Predictable cyclists are safe cyclists. Obeying traffic laws is the easiest way to be a more predictable rider. When drivers know what to expect they can more safely share the road with you. When cyclists fail to obey the law, they lose the support and respect of many motorists.
- ALWAYS wear a helmet.
- ALWAYS ride in the same direction as motor traffic.
- Ride single file and to the right. Be aware of who is on the roadway with you, and stay to the extreme right of the street. Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic.
- Ride defensively as many car drivers do not see bicycles. When in doubt, yield to cars.
- Use hand signals. Signaling draws the motorist’s attention to the cyclist, and alerts motorists as to the bicyclist’s intent. Signaling costs nothing and could save a cyclist’s life.
- Do not use headphones/earphones. Be fully aware of vehicles and other sounds around you.
- Use lights / reflectors. When riding in the dark, use a headlight and rear reflectors. To increase visibility, add a rear flashing light.
- Alert pedestrians and other cyclists when passing. Ring your bell or call out when passing other cyclists and pedestrians.
Cyclists are legitimate road users and are as entitled to use the road as you are. Cyclists are more vulnerable on the road and you need to give them more room.
- Allow at least 3 feet when passing. Slow down and wait for a safe place to pass when driving behind a cyclist on a narrow street. A car passing too closely can injure or kill a cyclist.
- Treat each bicycle as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Don’t try to squeeze by a cyclist when there is on-coming traffic or on a narrow street. Always wait for a safe place to pass.
- Be alert and look for cyclists. Look for bicycles when driving, parking, backing off driveways and at intersections. Always check for bikes before changing lanes or opening a car door.
- Pay special attention around schools. Exercise additional caution when driving near a school. Be on the look out for children on bikes.
- Only honk in emergencies. Sounding your horn near a cyclist can startle them, causing them to weave into traffic or even fall from their bike.
- Wait patiently to pass. Give the cyclist time to pull as far right as possible, to let you pass, then pass at a reasonable speed.
The City runs various Summer Day Camps during the months of July and August. Camps vary from year to year. The camps for 2011 were Challenger British Soccer Camps and SK8/BMX Camp.
The Challenger British Soccer Camps went over very well! Camp coach James Gow (Liverpool, England) was a favourite of the kids and he taught many great skills and lessons on strategy for the kids, all the while making it fun. We can't wait to have the Challenger Camps back next year! These camps will only serve to increase the already growing love for the "Beautiful Game" here in Steinbach and area.
Our SK8/BMX Camp was again a success this year! Activities included Skateboarding/Cycling at Quarry Skate Park, actitivies at Backstage and swimming at the Steinbach Aquatic Centre.
Check back for more information as the 2012 camp times get closer or contact the Recreation Programmer at 346-6217 or by e-mail at jpeters@steinbach.ca.
 There are five asphalt-top tennis courts available for play in Steinbach - three at the corner of Third Street & Lumber Avenue and two on the SRSS grounds.
Facility consists of three doubles courts. These courts are available for use from dawn to dusk on a first-come, first-served basis. The courts are open April through October, weather permitting.
Facility consists of two doubles courts owned and operated by the Hanover School Division. These courts are available for use from dawn to dusk on a first-come, first-served basis during non-school hours.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above tennis courts, please contact the Recreation Programmer at (204) 346-6217 or by e-mail at jpeters@steinbach.ca.
The City of Steinbach strongly believes in maintaining beautiful parks and picnic facilities for residents and visitors to enjoy. Click here for a list of the different facilities Steinbach has to offer.
The City of Steinbach strongly believes that City residents and City employees alike have a crucial role to play in keeping Steinbach an attractive and healthy community. This includes the creation and maintenance of green space in the City. For this reason, the City promotes the following Cost Sharing Programs.
Application for Funds
All requests for the funding of boulevard tree projects must be made in writing to the City of Steinbach.
Requests must include a plan for the tree planting, including location of curbs and boulevards, public sidewalks, private approaches, underground structures, above-ground structures, overhead wires, proposed location of trees, proposed species of trees, and proposed planting size of trees.
Cost-Sharing Maximum
The City will consider up to a maximum of $5,000 per annual budget for purposes of boulevard tree projects, cost-shared 50/50 with the landowner or neighbourhood.
The City will issue tax-deductible receipts for donations made to a tree-planting project approved by the City.
For additional information, contact Russ Dyck by phone at (204) 346-6216 or by e-mail at rdyck@steinbach.ca.
Application for Funds
All requests for the funding of neighbourhood parks projects must be made in writing to the City of Steinbach.
Requests must include a plan for the development of the park.
Cost-Sharing Maximum
The City will consider up to a maximum of $5,000 per annual budget for purposes of neighbourhood park projects, cost-shared 50/50 with the neighbourhood.
The City issues tax-deductible receipts for donations made to a neighbourhood park project approved by the City.
For additional information, contact Russ Dyck by phone at (204) 346-6216 or by e-mail at rdyck@steinbach.ca .
Dutch Elm Disease
Stored elm wood is a breeding ground for elm bark beetles. Dutch Elm Disease is a fungus carried by these beetles. For this reason, it is illegal to store or transport elm wood in Manitoba. All stored Elm wood spreads Dutch Elm disease by breeding Elm Bark Beetles
The City of Steinbach sprays all Dutch Elm trees every other year in late August/early September to prevent Dutch Elm Disease. The trees were sprayed in August 2010, so check back in August 2012 for specific application dates.
If you have stored elm wood, please bring it directly to the Steinbach Landfill at 104 Hanover Road E. for proper disposal.
For more information, contact Manitoba Conservation at (204) 945-7866 or toll free at 1-866-626-4862 or visit http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/forestry/ded-urban/faq.html.
Located in L.A. Barkman Kinsmen Park, Abe's Hill is a delight for many residents and visitors. In summer, it provides a beautiful place to watch sunrises or sunsets and in winter, hours of fun are spent tobogganing, skiing, or snowboarding down the hill. Another popular location for tobogganing is at A.D. Penner Park by the Aquatic Centre.
There are two maintained ski trails at the Steinbach Fly-In Golf Course that are free for public use any time. The City thanks the Sandilands Cross Country Ski Club for their commitment in maintaining these trails.
Visit www.sandilands.ca for more information on the Sandilands Cross Country Ski Club.
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