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Plan for Parks engagement

Albertans were able to review and provide input on the new draft Plan for Parks.

Overview

We heard from Albertans on the new draft Plan for Parks. The Plan for Parks will be the strategic direction for recreation and conservation of sites managed under the Provincial Parks Act. This includes provincial parks, provincial recreation areas and wildland provincial parks.

The original Plan for Parks launched in 2009 as a 10-year plan. We want to ensure the new plan helps support the priorities of visitors while maintaining the natural and cultural heritage of Alberta’s parks.

The engagement is being completed in phases. The first phase collected feedback from Albertans in summer 2024 on their perspectives, priorities, and needs to inform the creation of the new draft Plan for Parks. This second phase of engagement in spring 2025 sought input on the draft plan.

Status

  • Open

  • Results under review

  • Completed

Who is listening

Ministry of Forestry and Parks

Get informed

A new Plan for Parks will: 

  • provide a vision for the future and set out enduring goals, outcomes and supporting actions that will guide management of sites administered under the Provincial Parks Act
  • support in growing recreation opportunities for parks visitors
  • address challenges and support navigating decisions involving diverse and sometimes competing needs in Alberta’s provincial parks system
  • support nature-based recreation and camping opportunities, while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our provincial parks system in an environmentally responsible way
  • shape how current and future generations visit and enjoy provincial parks
  • ensure we can meet new challenges to provincial parks caused by increasing pressures and growing demand from existing and new activities

A new plan will not alter management intent or change permitted activities or land uses for any park designation (for example, provincial parks or provincial recreation areas). It will not impact currently allowed exercise of First Nations’ Treaty Rights and recognized Métis harvesting in or on Alberta’s parks. It will not alter resident hunting opportunities. 

Learn more

Input received - Phase 2

Online survey

Albertans shared feedback on the new draft Plan for Parks through an online survey from May 27 to July 26, 2025. Results are currently under review.

Indigenous engagement

We engaged with Indigenous communities and organizations across the province to gather feedback on the draft Plan for Parks.

Stakeholder engagement

We engaged with stakeholders about the draft Plan for Parks, including recreation organizations, conservation organizations, and park partners throughout the province.

Input received - Phase 1

The first phase of the Plan for Parks engagement collected feedback from Albertans in summer 2024 on their perspectives, priorities, and needs to inform the creation of the new draft Plan for Parks.

Indigenous engagement

We engaged with Indigenous communities and organizations across the province to help inform the draft Plan for Parks.

Online survey

Albertans shared feedback through an online survey from June 19 to August 18, 2024, to help inform the draft Plan for Parks.

Outcomes

Your feedback, along with government direction, research, analysis and lessons learned from the original plan, will help shape a new Plan for Parks so that current and future generations can continue to discover, value, protect and enjoy Alberta’s parks and the benefits they provide.

Contact

For more information about this engagement or the Plan for Parks:

Phone: 1-877-537-2757 (Alberta Parks Contact Centre)
In-person: Stop by any Alberta Parks Visitor Centre during operating hours.

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