Saskatchewan provincial parks increasing accessibility features

Saskatchewan continues to make its provincial parks more accessible and inclusive.

Features such as beach wheelchairs, beach access mats and accessible campsites and buildings have been added in recent years, the government said Wednesday in a media release.

“Whether it’s a day at the lake, spending time in nature, or camping out under the stars, we want our provincial parks to be accessible and welcoming for everyone,” Laura Ross, the minister of parks, culture and sport, said in the release.

“As we replace or build new facilities, we always look at how to remove barriers and create a more inclusive environment, so that everyone can have fun in our parks and enjoy time outdoors.”

(Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)

Features opening this summer or that are planned for the future include:

• A new pedestrian bridge across Fisher Creek in Candle Lake Provincial Park, replacing an older structure and providing an accessible grade and width, along with other accessibility features;
• New accessible campground service centres at Saskatchewan Landing and Duck Mountain provincial parks;
• Accessibility improvements at Regina Beach Recreation Site; and
• Development of a new, accessible, group gathering pavilion at Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park.

Other features at some of the provincial parks include:

• Beach wheelchairs at many parks including Buffalo Pound, Candle Lake, Danielson, Duck Mountain, Great Blue Heron, Greenwater and Saskatchewan Landing provincial parks;
• Accessible campsites at parks throughout the province; and
• Accessible picnic sites at many campgrounds including Duck Mountain, Echo Valley, Buffalo Pound, The Battlefords and Rowans Ravine provincial parks.