The City of Fort Saskatchewan is asking residents to weigh in on a proposal to modernize the local rules for using public green spaces. This initiative marks the first comprehensive update to the city’s Parkland Bylaw in more than 30 years.
The draft rules introduce updated operating hours, setting park access between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. However, the city notes that trails will remain open 24 hours a day to accommodate community members who use them for commuting or travel throughout the city. The City of Fort Saskatchewan is encouraging residents to review the proposed changes and share their feedback online until May 15, 2026.
The proposed updates touch on several aspects of daily park use. New regulations clarify rules regarding alcohol consumption and camping, both of which will require specific permits to be allowed. Additionally, the updated bylaw includes stricter environmental protections, such as requiring official approval before any public trees are pruned, removed, or planted by members of the public.
Other changes address the use of small motorized vehicles in parks. The updated rules include specific prohibitions for devices like electric scooters, golf carts, and e-bikes with motors exceeding 500 watts. The draft also introduces new measures to manage private landscaping that crosses into public parkland, with potential penalties for failing to comply with removal orders.
Residents can find the full details of the proposed bylaw and submit their comments through the city’s public engagement portal.
