Outdoor Range
The outdoor range sits on approx. 80 acres of beautifully wooded leased land. There is a clubhouse, picnic tables, fire pits, playground equipment, and room for RV parking. Outdoor shooting on the static range and 3D loops is available year round. In summer, three 3D loops are open that vary in size from 3.5-5 km in length, and in the winter one 3D loop is maintained. Traditional and Compound Bows only – No Crossbows or Broadheads.
News and Announcements
Updated Range Rules May 5, 2021
Static Range limited to 3 Members or 1 Household Family shooting at any given time. Long Distance Range – maximum shooting distance is now 60 yards. Members should ensure they are following all COVID protocols while using the facility. Camping at the range will be suspended until further notice.
Fire Ban at Range
Due to extremely dry conditions at the outdoor range, we ask that members not have any campfires at this time. As well, any smoking materials must be fully extinguished before being discarded.
All 3D Loops Set Up!
This weekend (April 3/4), a great group of volunteers assisted in setting up all of the 3D targets on the range to complete B & C loops. We now have three full 3D loops to shoot! HUGE thanks to volunteers Sean, Steve, Max, Lawrence, Glen, Brian and Leo for assisting our Range Director Doug in
TRU BALL Goat Release FOUND!
Many thanks to member Mike M who spotted the lost TRU BALL Goat Reo Wilde Signature Release at the range the other day and returned it to the owner! Great eyes Mike!
2021 Memberships
Applying for a new 2021 membership or renewing your existing club membership is easy as 1,2,3! Simply complete the on-line application located on our Memberships Page, then pay your fees electronically. You will receive an email with your membership card and gate code. If you have any questions, just email “memberships@parklandbowbenders.ca” !
More targets added!
The long distance range now has five 3D targets and two large static targets to shoot! If you like shooting 100+ yards, this is your area! As well, we have added several more 3D targets to our “Winter Loop”. Access these new targets from the trail beside the bulletin board which joins up with the
2019 Youth 3D Archers with Kris Skelly from ABA!
Below Photos:
Kevin Guimond winner of the 2019 Grand Prix!
Frank Dostaler winner of the 2019 "Long Bomb" shot competition - Lion at 94 yards!
Club History
Parkland Bowbenders was founded in the early 1970’s after the previous club known as the Glory Hills Archery Club folded.Over the years, Parkland Bowbenders Archery Club has gained the reputation of being one of the strongest and most progressive clubs in the greater Edmonton area. We host many events and provide options for young and old alike to experience traditional archery, archery as a sport, practice for bow hunting and recreation for the whole family. If you would like further information, please feel free to email us at info@parklandbowbenders.ca or you can contact any of the directors listed on our Contacts page.