NORTH BATTLEFORD — Did you know that you can borrow a regional park pass, through a lending program, to visit one of Saskatchewan’s Regional Parks until Sept. 15, and all you need is a valid library card?
Borrowers can enjoy a seven-day loan period that allows free access to nearly 100 regional parks across the province. For 2024, 850 passes are distributed to regional library branches as well as libraries in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert and the university libraries in Regina and Saskatoon.
Each of Saskatchewan’s regional parks offers a range of amenities such as camping, swimming, boating, fishing, sports grounds and even some golf courses.
Borrowing a pass also includes a Saskatchewan Regional Parks Guide and maps to help you plan your adventure, which offer a tremendous opportunity to discover hidden gems close to home or throughout the province while helping you explore and enjoy the great outdoors.
Potential borrowers are encouraged to contact their local library for more information and availability at their library location.
Passes are on a first come, first serve basis and borrowers must check out with a valid library card. The pass borrowed is for park entry only as other fees such as camping or activities are not included. Each pass borrowed is entitled to a seven-day experience but are not permitted to be renewed.
The passes are available through a partnership between the Saskatchewan Recreation and Parks Association, the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association and the Saskatchewan Library Association.
Unreturned or lost passes will incur a $60 replacement charge and non returned passes will result in a library account freeze.
Regional parks in the province can be found on the website .
