Park Research & Management - Dinosaur Provincial Park

Information: 403-378-4342

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Park Management

Classification	Provincial Park
Legislation	Provincial Parks Act
Park Size	19,980.12 Acres / 8,085.96 Ha
Legal Boundary	O.C.344/04
Administration / Information	403-378-4342 Ext. 238
Regional Office	South Regional Office
District Office	Dinosaur
Special Designations	UNESCO World Heritage Site
Natural Region	Grassland - Dry Mixedgrass
Natural Region Description	This park contains one of the world's richest dinosaur fossil fields and Canada's largest badlands area. It also has sage flats and a unique riparian cottonwood habitat that supports numerous species of birds and mammals. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Land Use Framework Region	South Saskatchewan

The management plan for Dinosaur Provincial Park is currently under development.
Much of Dinosaur Provincial Park is designated as Natural Preserve. To protect the rich fossil resource and for the safety of visitors, access is limited to guided tours only.
We have a close palaeontology research relationship with the Royal Tyrrell Museum. We also work with other government agencies, educational institutions, research foundations and individual researchers to support research.
All research and collection activity that occurs in Dinosaur Provincial Park requires a permit. The permit must be obtained prior to the start of any research or collection project.