The province has announced a $10.3 million investment into renewal projects across the provincial parks system. It’s part of a $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to stimulate economic recovery from COVID-19. Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky says, “This stimulus funding provides additional facility and infrastructure improvements to build a strong Saskatchewan.” Among the highlights are construction of day-use pavilions at Pike Lake, Buffalo Pound, Blackstrap, and Echo Valley Provincial Parks. There will also be accessible campsite development at Pike Lake.

Highlights include:
A significant campground development at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park;
A new campground service centre and visitor reception centre at Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park;
Construction of day-use pavilions to accommodate a growing number of visitor groups at Pike Lake, Buffalo Pound, Blackstrap and Echo Valley Provincial Parks;
Development of accessible picnic sites to accommodate a growing number of visitors at Buffalo Pound, Duck Mountain, Echo Valley and Moose Mountain Provincial Parks;
Refurbishing the interior and exterior of the Holy Trinity Historic Church in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, ensuring it is preserved for future generations;
Accessible campsite development at Rowan’s Ravine, the Battlefords, Pike Lake and Great Blue Heron Provincial Parks; and
Upgrades to park roads, water/wastewater systems and maintenance facilities.