Review the Parkland Bylaw Draft

The Fort Saskatchewan Parkland Bylaw (know as the Open Space Bylaw No. 1952) was last updated over 30 years ago. The City is modernizing the bylaw to reflect current park uses, environmental standards, and municipal regulations. The draft Parkland Bylaw can be reviewed below, and feedback is open until May 15.

Key Changes / Highlights include:

• Updated definitions: Reflect contemporary park uses, mobility devices, and environmental considerations

• Park access: Open 6:00 am – 11:00 pm. Trails remain open 24 hours to support community mobility, commuting, and safe passage

• Permitted & restricted activities: Clearly define alcohol use, camping, structures, and other modern park issues

• Protection of parks & trees: Strengthened environmental and tree-protection measures, including authorization and cost recovery for removals

• Vehicles: Updated rules for micromobility devices and miniature vehicles

• Encroachment: New provisions to manage private landscaping, structures, and storage on parkland

• Fee schedule: Modernized and consistent with current City practices