Parks Day

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First recognized across Canada in 1990, Parks Day is an opportunity to celebrate the wonders and natural beauty that exists all around us. Parks Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of July at participating parks. Events across the province showcase the many ways Albertans enjoy recreating in Alberta’s provincial parks, and highlight the role parks play in protecting ecosystems, habitat and species-at-risk. Join us in celebrating how fortunate we are to have wild spaces and outdoor places for adventures and making memories with family and friends.

This year Alberta Parks celebrates 95 years as a parks system on Saturday, July 19.

Protecting over 27,600 square kilometres of the province, more than four times the size of Prince Edward Island, Alberta's extensive system of almost 500 provincial parks and protected areas ranges from conservation-focused to recreation-focused parks. From the hot, dry badlands, to vast boreal forests, to alpine tundra, Alberta Parks hold some of the most diverse, unique and breathtaking landscapes in the world.

Quality of Life

Did you know? Spending time in nature has been associated with increased personal well-being and overall quality of life. Escape your virtual world and get outside! Explore your favourite park or celebrate the day by visiting somewhere new.

Using Find a Park, you can search for places that offer the experiences you want with the amenities you need.

Celebrate your love of parks your way: