There are many natural areas and green spaces in the city of Prince Albert where you can enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
Parks
The City of Prince Albert has more than 1300 acres of parkland and over 35 parks. Read The Recreation Facilities and Parks Bylaw for more details on how the City provides for the use, maintenance and operation of the facilities and parks. A number of these parks have picnic areas and playing fields that you can rent.
Learn about booking and renting a facility or outdoor space.
Trails
Prince Albert has over 23 km of paved trails throughout the city known as the Rotary Trail. This urban trail travels along the historic North Saskatchewan River.
Trees and Pesticides
The City of Prince Albert is responsible for maintaining trees on public property (City-owned trees). Property owners are responsible for maintaining the trees on their private property.
Municipal tree services include:
- Tree removal
- Tree trimming
- Tree planting
- Fertilizing
- Disease diagnosis
- Pest diagnosis
- After hours emergency service, such as tree damage during a wind storm
Call the After Hours Assistance number for emergency tree services.
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Our Urban Forest department manages the maintenance of City-owned trees, including trimming, removal and planting. See the Forestry Management Plan for detailed information on how the City plans and manages city trees and vegetation in Prince Albert.
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Currently, the most significant issue affecting trees in the City of Prince Albert is Dutch Elm Disease (DED.) If you are unsure if the tree(s) in question are Elm, we would encourage you to contact the Community Services Department so that proper identification can be made and direction provided.
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