The Ponoka Aquaplex is equipped with a diving tank, 25 meter pool, wading pool, whirlpool and sauna. Recently the pool has been redesigned and upgraded with the help of the community, businesses, municipal and provincial governments. The Aquaplex provides lessons for all ages, early bird swims, adult swim, family swim and many other swimming programs designed for the community.

The Ponoka Culture and Recreation Complex houses two ice surfaces, an outdoor rink, six curling sheets, two racquetball courts, a handicraft room, concession booth and licensed lounge. The Complex is also home to the annual Black Elk Hockey Camp in August, and the Ponoka Farmers Market from May to October each year. The winter months are very busy hosting ice surf time to figure skating, minor hockey, curling, skating programs and family skates.

The Hamilton Skateboard Park offers hours of fun for the 'boarders' in Ponoka.  A community effort made possible the building of the park.

The Ponoka Splash Park, open June to September, promotes active play while providing opportunities to explore science with water.

There are approximately 12 ball diamonds, five soccer pitches, a 400 meter track and field facility and several horseshoe pits in and around Ponoka. The Diamond Willow Trail System is a great way for walkers, cyclists and in-line skaters to enjoy trees, open space and wildlife along the beautiful Battle River valley. The 6 kms of paved path, which is now part of the Trans Canada Trail, wanders along the valley amongst the waterfowl, songbirds and wildlife.

The Ponoka Community Golf Course is billed as Ponoka’s 'best kept secret'. This challenging 18 hole course is set among the lush trees and rolling terrain. This is an excellent course for any golfer.

For a Scottish-links style course you only need to drive 10 minutes south of Ponoka to Wolf Creek Golf Resort. Wolf Creek is the home of the annual Henry Singer Alberta Open Tour. This 27 hole course will tests your skills as it is rated as #18 of the Top 20 Courses in Canada.

Ponoka has several community organizations and service clubs, as well as many more recreation and sports programs available to residents. Please call 403-783-4431 for more details and a complete listing.

The NEW Ponoka Agriculture Events Centre Society is a new and unique partnership composed of the Ponoka Agricultural Society, Ponoka Stampede Association, Ponoka County, and the Town of Ponoka. This facility will be an 'anchor attraction' and a tourism and economic driver for Ponoka. 

 

Museums
Ponoka is home to the Fort Ostell Museum which is a tribute to Ponoka's past and is located in the Lion’s Centennial Park. Also of interest is the Cowboy Museum which is a recount of the story of Ponoka's rodeo cowboys and cattlemen.  It is located on the Stampede grounds in the Tourist Booth.