City of Fort Saskatchewan Releases Draft Parkland Bylaw for Review

The City of Fort Saskatchewan is updating its Parkland Bylaw (C5-26), previously known as Open Space Bylaw No. 1952. The bylaw, originally created in 1984 and amended in 1991 and 1994, has not been updated in over 30 years. The bylaw is being modernized to reflect current park uses, environmental standards, and municipal regulations. 

The draft bylaw is now available for review. Comments can be submitted online until May 15, 2026 at fortsask.ca/ParklandBylaw.

Key updates in the draft Parkland Bylaw 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

Residents are encouraged to review the draft Parkland Bylaw and submit comments through the City’s website: View Draft & Submit Comments.

Updating the Parkland Bylaw ensures that Fort Saskatchewan’s parks continue to meet community needs, support safe and responsible use, and reflect modern standards and municipal regulations.