Rocky Rapids facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rocky Rapids
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 Rocky Rapids
Location in Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Municipal district | Brazeau County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Reeve-Council |
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| • Total | 317 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 780 |
Rocky Rapids is a small community called a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada. It is located within Brazeau County. You can find it about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) east of Highway 22. It's also about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of a town called Drayton Valley.
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Who Lives in Rocky Rapids?
In 2005, a count showed that 317 people lived in Rocky Rapids. This information came from a special survey done by Brazeau County.
What is the Economy Like?
Rocky Rapids is located in an area known as the Pembina oil field. Because of this, the main way people make a living here is through the oil and natural gas industry.
Fun Things to Do
Rocky Rapids has some great places for outdoor activities. You can find an outdoor skating rink, perfect for winter fun. There are also basketball hoops for playing sports. A park with playground equipment is available for younger kids. A walking path connects Rocky Rapids to Drayton Valley, which is south of the hamlet.
Past Events
A music festival called Easyfest used to be held in Rocky Rapids. However, this festival is no longer happening.
How to Get Around
Rocky Rapids is connected to Highway 22 by a road called Township Road 500. This highway is to the west of the hamlet. The Drayton Valley Industrial Airport is also very close. It is located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) south of Rocky Rapids.
