Alberta Forestry and Parks is soliciting feedback on the new draft Plan for Parks, which aims to direct the management of provincial parks. The engagement period runs from May 27 to July 26, 2025. This plan, building on the 2009 framework, addresses emerging challenges and opportunities in park management.

Alberta Forestry and Parks is seeking input on the new draft Plan for Parks: www.alberta.ca/planforparks. Although SAPAA is primarily interested in Crown Land covered by WAERNAHR Act, SAPAA encourages public engagement.

Engagement runs from May 27 to July 26, 2025, and input received during this engagement will be used to finalize the new Plan for Parks before it is approved and released.

Visit the Plan for Parks engagement website for more information, to read the draft plan, and to share feedback through an online survey.

Reason for a New Plan

The new draft Plan for Parks provides strategic direction that will guide management of Alberta’s provincial parks system.

The Plan for Parks was first introduced in 2009 as a 10-year strategic plan for parks management, programs, and services across Alberta. Since that time, the parks system has grown and recreation, conservation, education, and tourism opportunities have also expanded. 

The new draft Plan for Parks builds on this original work, providing a renewed vision for the future, enduring goals, and outcomes which describe the core purpose of parks. It provides the strategic supporting actions that will guide how to achieve these goals while responding to emerging pressures and embracing new opportunities. This draft plan was informed by input from a variety of perspectives and feedback provided to government during the first phase of engagement in summer 2024.

If you have questions or would like to coordinate a conversation with the Plan for Parks project team, please contact: plan4parks@gov.ab.ca.