Alberta marks Parks Day with focus on conservation and recreation

Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen is encouraging Albertans to connect with nature as the province celebrates Parks Day.

The Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen took the opportunity to wish Albertans Happy Parks Day. "I encourage all Albertans to take a little time to get outside, connect with nature, and enjoy the incredible provincial parks we’re lucky to have right here at home, Loewen said. Since Parks Day was first celebrated in 1990, Albertans have found new and exciting ways to enjoy public lands.

Today, parks support a wider range of activities than ever before. As Alberta’s population continues to grow, more people are looking to our parks for recreation and new outdoor experiences. As stewards of these remarkable landscapes, we must ensure our parks continue to be resilient and meet the needs of Albertans, today and into the future.

Through our new Plan for Parks, conservation remains an important, necessary guiding priority, alongside recreation, access, education, visitor enjoyment and responsible land management. Parks are for people, and these areas are meant to be experienced. They are places where families create lasting memories, where people can connect with nature and where Albertans can enjoy the great outdoors.

Whether you visit Sundance Provincial Park for its amazing hoodoos and sandstone cliffs, stay in a yurt at Miquelon Lake and camp under the stars, or take a swim at Kinbrook Island and enjoy Lake Newell – Alberta’s parks have something for everyone to enjoy. “As we celebrate Parks Day, I encourage Albertans to take the opportunity to explore somewhere new and discover all that Alberta’s parks have to offer. Here’s to celebrating the most beautiful landscapes on Earth!”

Loewen said.