The City of Grande Prairie recognizes that parks and outdoor recreation spaces are important for health and wellness.

Provincial guidelines for using parks, trails and outdoor recreation spaces:

  • Do not use if you are exhibiting flu-like symptoms
  • Follow public health guidance on personal hygiene prior to visiting recreation spaces, like washing hand frequently, refraining from touching your face, and carrying hand sanitizer
  • Always maintain proper physical distance of 2-metres from other individuals
  • Plan activities with people from your own household or your “cohort family”; gatherings of 15+ people are prohibited
  • Plan your activity in advance to ensure physical distancing is possible. If your activity involves a public place, consider going during non-peak hours, walk along the sides of trails and other public pathways to maintain distance, and share the trail and warn other users as you pass
  • Avoid contact with frequently touched surfaces or objects
  • If you will be within 2 metres of people other than members of your own household, wear a mask in public places to help limit the risk of spread to others

Open outdoor spaces and recreation facilities:

  • Parks, trails and open green spaces as conditions permit. Residents are asked to obey signs, barricades and the direction of local authorities during trail closures.
  • Skate parks and the bike skills park
  • Tennis courts (limited to single player matches; this also applies to pickleball, badminton and other racquet sports)
  • Legion track
  • Ball diamonds and sports fields (play is prohibited for leagues and organized activities/sports)

Closed outdoor spaces and recreation facilities:

  • Playgrounds and outdoor gyms
  • Dog parks
  • Basketball courts
  • Volleyball and beach volleyball
  • Golf courses and disc golf

Please note: all public washrooms in the parks system are closed.

The City believes that parks and trails and nature can benefit our community during these challenging times. All residents are encouraged to do their part to use them in a way that respects each other and public health directions. Further closures may occur if physical distancing requirements are not followed.