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Some of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are getting a facelift this year.
In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it’s investing $14 million in provincial park facility and infrastructure improvements in 2023-24.
Projects to be completed this fiscal year include:
- A new day-use pavilion for Rowan’s Ravine offering sheltered space for group or family gatherings;
- New campground service centres at Blackstrap and Makwa Lake provincial parks, providing enhanced shower and washroom facilities;
- Construction of a new visitor reception centre at Crooked Lake Provincial Park;
- The second phase of a campground development in Meadow Lake Provincial Park;
- Water system upgrades at Narrow Hills and Moose Mountain provincial parks;
- Wastewater system improvements at The Battlefords Provincial Park and lagoon upgrade at Danielson Provincial Park;
- A boat launch replacement at Candle Lake Provincial Park;
- Major road improvements at Makwa Lake Provincial Park; and
- Ongoing improvements to washrooms, docks, day-use facilities and signage.
Improvements made over the past year that campers can enjoy this year include:
- A new campground service centre at Duck Mountain Provincial Park, providing enhanced shower and washroom facilities;
- Electrical service expansion to group campgrounds in Greenwater Lake and Moose Mountain provincial parks;
- Boat launch upgrades at Douglas Provincial Park;
- New interpretive exhibits at the Buffalo Pound Provincial Park visitor centre;
- A new accessible pedestrian bridge at Candle Lake Provincial Park and improved access to park trail sections, picnic sites and campsites at several parks; and
- Major road upgrades at The Battlefords Provincial Park.
The government noted it has invested $188 million to improve and upgrade provincial parks since 2007.
