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Public Engagement

Alberta Parks is committed to engaging Albertans in decisions about parks. Our  engagement framework ("Involving Albertans") describes when and how we engage with Albertans. We encourage all Albertans to take an active role in planning the future of Alberta's parks.

Engagements

We want to know what you think! Your feedback will help us to better manage Alberta's parks.

The engagement table below provides information on what's being proposed and details on how to provide your comments. This list is updated often.

There are several ways to provide feedback

Site Name Description Comment Period
Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park Proposal to expand Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park
Updated: Feb 8, 2022
Decision Posted
Fish Creek Provincial Park Trails Engagement Feedback on Draft Trails Plan for Fish Creek Provincial Park
Updated: May 17, 2021
Open
Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park Decision to Establish Kitaskino Nuwenëné Wildland Provincial Park
Updated: Mar 11, 2019
Decision Posted
Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park Final Management Plan for Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
Updated: Mar 5, 2019
Decision Posted
Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area Proposal to Reclassify and Expand Twin River Heritage Rangeland Natural Area
Updated: Oct 1, 2018
Closed - Pending Decision
Bow Valley Provincial Park Decision to Redevelop Lower Kananaskis River to Barrier Lake Day Use Area in Bow Valley Provincial Park
Updated: Sep 20, 2018
Decision Posted
Fish Creek Provincial Park Sikome Aquatic Facility Redevelopment Plan in Fish Creek Provincial Park
Updated: May 25, 2018
Closed - Pending Decision
Castle Provincial Park and the Castle Wildland Provincial Park Decision on Castle Provincial Park and the Castle Wildland Provincial Park Management Plan
Updated: May 18, 2018
Decision Posted
Saskatoon Mountain Natural Area Decision to Expand and Reclassify Saskatoon Mountain Natural Area
Updated: Mar 13, 2018
Decision Posted
Sylvan Lake Provincial Park Decision to Disestablish Sylvan Lake Provincial Park and Transfer the Land to the Town of Sylvan Lake
Updated: Jan 18, 2018
Decision Posted
Poacher's Landing Provincial Recreation Area Proposed Campground Expansion and Trail Planning in Poacher's Landing Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Dec 4, 2017
Closed - Pending Decision
Bow Valley Provincial Park Proposal to Add Land to Bow Valley Provincial Park for the Construction of a Trailhead Facility at Jura Creek
Updated: Oct 2, 2017
Closed - Pending Decision
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Decision to Redevelop Lower Kananaskis Lake Campgrounds
Updated: Sep 8, 2017
Decision Posted
Bow Valley Provincial Park - Three Sisters Campground Redevelopment Decision to Restore Three Sisters Campground to Pre-flood Condition
Updated: Jun 8, 2017
Decision Posted
Bow Valley Provincial Park - Relocation of Porcupine Group Camp Proposal to Relocate Porcupine Group Campground within Bow Valley Provincial Park
Updated: Mar 21, 2017
Decision Posted
Enhancing the Protection of the Castle area Expansion of the Castle Wildland Provincial Park and creation of a new Provincial Park
Updated: Jan 20, 2017
Decision Posted
Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park - Cougar Creek Deregulation and Land Sale Proposal to deregulate and sell a small portion of land within Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park
Updated: Aug 29, 2016
Closed - Pending Decision
English Bay Provincial Recreation Area English Bay Provincial Recreation Area Campground Redevelopment
Updated: Jul 13, 2016
Closed - Decision Posted
Lakeland PRA Decision to expand the Pinehurst campground within Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Jun 2, 2016
Decision Posted
Lakeland Provincial Park Decision for proposed back-country cabins
Updated: Jun 29, 2015
Closed - Decision Posted
Wolf Lake PRA Proposal to add lands to Wolf Lake West Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Sep 9, 2014
Closed - Pending Decision
Bow Valley WPP Decision Regarding Proposed Land Exchange Between Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park and the Municipal District of Bighorn
Updated: Jul 11, 2014
Closed - Decision Posted
Wabamun Lake PP Decision for a Water Fill Station within Wabamun Lake Provincial Park
Updated: Jul 11, 2014
Closed - Decision Posted
French Bay PRA Decision to Expand the Kinosoo Ridge Snow Resort within French Bay Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Sep 5, 2013
Closed
French Bay PRA Decision to develop a summer camp within French Bay Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Sep 3, 2013
Closed - Decision Posted
Hilliard's Bay PP Decision to Re-zone a portion of Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park
Updated: Mar 21, 2013
Closed
Sir Winston Churchill PP Proposal to name an un-named island within Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park after Mr. Tom Maccagno
Updated: Dec 14, 2012
Closed
Redwater & North Bruderheim PRAs Decision to Re-classify Redwater and North Bruderheim Natural Areas as Provincial Recreation Areas, and Amend Boundaries
Updated: Oct 2, 2012
Closed
Coalspur & Lambert Creek PRA Decision to Deregulate Coalspur and Lambert Creek Provincial Recreation Areas
Updated: Jul 5, 2011
Closed
Kananskis Country Approved Lower Kananaskis River Facility Redevelopment Plan
Updated: Jun 21, 2011
closed
Eagle Point PP and Blue Rapids PRA Management Plan for Eagle Point Provincial Park and Blue Rapids Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: May 18, 2011
Closed
Bow Valley WPP Land Exchange between Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park and Silvertip Golf Course
Updated: Sep 30, 2010
Closed
West Bragg Creek Area Draft conceptual plan for an all-season trails system to upgrade and enhance trail opportunities within the West Bragg Creek area.
Updated: Sep 21, 2010
Closed
12 Foot Davis Proposed Upgrades to Peace River Area Parks
Updated: Jun 4, 2010
Closed
Hoodoos PRA Proposal to transfer jurisdictional control of Hoodoos Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) to the Town of Drumheller for its continued operation as a public recreation site.
Updated: Jun 4, 2010
Closed
Sir Winston Churchill PP Proposal to Add the Islands of Lac La Biche to Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park. These include: high Island NA, Blackfox Island NA, Currant Islnad, Birch Island, Red Fox Island, and Pelican Island(s)
Updated: Apr 30, 2010
Closed
Groat Creek PRA Proposal to transfer jurisdictional authority of Groat Creek Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) to Woodlands County for its continued operation as a public recreation site.
Updated: Mar 23, 2010
Closed
Horseshoe Canyon PRA Proposal to transfer jurisdictional control of a portion of Horseshoe Canyon Provincial Recreation Area (PRA) to Kneehill County for its continued operation as a public recreation site. The remainder of the site will be deregulated and transferred to Alberta Transportation due to the realignment of Highway 9.
Updated: Mar 23, 2010
Closed
Sylvan Lake PP Proposal to amend the boundary of Sylvan Lake Provincial Park by removing 2 parcels from the current park boundaries.
Updated: Mar 22, 2010
Closed
Fish Lake PRA Decision to add lands to Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Feb 11, 2010
Closed
Dickson Dam PRAs Proposal to consolidate 6 provincial recreation areas (PRAs) at Dickson Dam and around Gleniffer Lake. These include: Dickson Dam: Cottonwood, Dickson Point, North Dyke, South Dyke, North Valley and South Valley PRAs.
Updated: Jan 4, 2010
Closed
Meeting Creek PRA Proposal to remove Meeting Creek Provincial Recreation Area, which was closed to the public in 2006, from the park system.
Updated: Jan 4, 2010
Closed
William A. Switzer PP Management Plan
Updated: Nov 24, 2009
Closed
Rock Lake PP Recommendation to amend boundary of Rock Lake Provincial Park and Rock Lake Solomon Creek Wildland.
Updated: Sep 18, 2009
Closed
Grande Prairie Region Parks Management Plan
Updated: Sep 4, 2009
Closed
Gregoire Lake PP Proposed campground expansion and facility upgrades
Updated: Sep 4, 2009
Closed
Carson-Pegasus PP Proposed new campground and facility upgrade
Updated: Mar 20, 2009
Closed
OH Ranch HR Draft Management Plan
Updated: Nov 18, 2008
Closed
Kananskis Country PRAs & Bragg Creek PP Draft Management Plan
Updated: Nov 10, 2008
Closed

Notifications

We want to keep you informed about changes to the parks system and/or regular maintenance/upgrades that may impact public use. The notification table below provides

Site Name Description
Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Expanding Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park to conserves more of the outdoor spaces Albertans love. 
Updated: Mar 25, 2022
Optimizing Alberta Parks Notification of Alberta Parks system changes.
Updated: Mar 2, 2020
Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area Notification of Campground Refurbishment at Fish Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Sep 14, 2018
Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park Notification of Ha Ling Peak Trail Realignment
Updated: Apr 4, 2018
Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park Notification of Approved Trail Plan for Hubert Lake Wildland Provincial Park
Updated: Nov 24, 2017
Jarvis Bay Provincial Park Notification of Campground Redevelopment at Jarvis Bay Provincial Park
Updated: Aug 24, 2017
Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area Notification of Infrastructure Refurbishment at Sulphur Gates Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Aug 16, 2017
Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Notification of Mount Romulus Backcountry Campground Flood Recovery Project
Updated: Aug 8, 2017
Bow Valley Provincial Park Notification of Bow River Campground Densification
Updated: Jun 29, 2017
Smoky River South Provincial Recreation Area Notification of Bridge Replacement Impacts on Smoky River South Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: May 25, 2017
West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area Notification of West Bragg Creek Provincial Recreation Area Upgrades
Updated: Mar 28, 2017
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park Notification of Replacement of Lower Lake Walk-in Tent Sites at Boulton Creek Campground
Updated: Nov 25, 2016
Elbow Valley Notification of Flood Affected Sites in the Elbow Valley
Updated: Sep 27, 2016
Evan-Thomas Provincial Recreation Area, Bow Valley Provincial Park, Bow Valley Wildland Provincial Park, Spray Valley Provincial Park, and Elbow-Sheep Wildland Provincial Park Notification of approval of the Evan-Thomas 10-year Vegetation Management Strategy: 2016-2025
Updated: Aug 29, 2016
Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park Notification of Devonshire Beach Parking Lot and Progress to Date on Projects identified in Park Concept Plan
Updated: Jan 4, 2016
Antelope Hill Provincial Park Notification of Establishment of Antelope Hill Provincial Park
Updated: Dec 5, 2014
Lundbreck Falls PRA Notification of Land Exchange at Lundbreck Falls Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Jul 29, 2014
Kitscoty, James River Bridge & Leslieville PRAs Notification of Deregulation of Kitscoty, James River Bridge and Leslieville PRAs
Updated: Feb 27, 2013
Crow Lake Provincial Park Notification of boundary change and development of a new campground within Crow Lake Provincial Park
Updated: Jan 16, 2013
Young's Point PP Notification of Expansion of Young's Point Provincial Park
Updated: Jun 29, 2012
Hilliard's Bay PP Notification of Deregulation of a Portion of Road from Hilliard's Bay Provincial Park
Updated: Feb 9, 2012
Coal Lake South PRA Notification of Deregulation of Coal Lake South Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: May 2, 2011
Simonette River PRA Notification of Expansion of Simonette River Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Mar 3, 2011
Lois Hole Centennial PP Notification of Expansion of Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
Updated: Sep 30, 2010
Writing-on-Stone PP Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park World Heritage Site Nomination
Updated: Aug 6, 2010
McLeod River PRA Notification of Campsite Expansion at McLeod River Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Jun 2, 2010
Bonnyville PRAs Notification of Deregulation and Transfer of Four Northeastern Alberta Provincial Recreation Areas
Updated: Mar 29, 2010
Fork Lake PRA Notification of Deregulation and Transfer of Fork Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Mar 29, 2010
Hanmore Lake PRA Notification of Deregulation and Transfer of Hanmore Lake Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Mar 29, 2010
Sun Haven PRA Notification of Deregulation and Transfer of Sun Haven Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Mar 29, 2010
Willow Creek PP Notification of Deregulation and Transfer of Willow Creek Provincial Park Facility Zone
Updated: Mar 29, 2010
Holmes Crossing PRA Notification of Deregulation and Transfer of Holmes Crossing Provincial Recreation Area
Updated: Mar 19, 2010