Alberta Parks

Decision to Transfer Hoodoos Provincial Recreation Area

Updated: June 4, 2010

In October 2009, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation proposed transferring Hoodoos Provincial Recreation Area to the Town of Drumheller for its continued operation as a public recreation site. Feedback was gathered during a 60 day online public comment period that ended December 12, 2009. The province took all comments into consideration before making a decision. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

What We Heard

  • All responses supported the proposed transfer of the site.
  • It is important that the hoodoos landforms remain protected.

Resulting Decision

  • Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation has transferred Hoodoos Provincial Recreation Area to the Town of Drumheller through an Order-in-Council.
  • A caveat will be placed on the title to ensure that if the site is no longer being used for public recreation, the site will be transferred back to the province.

As the hoodoos landforms are located on adjacent Crown land, the transfer of the site will not impact their use or protection. The hoodoos will remain a provincial historical resource protected under the Historical Resources Act.

Background

Hoodoos PRA is a day use site located in south central Alberta within the Town of Drumheller. As a former Alberta Transportation wayside, it provides a resting area for travelers and access to the hoodoos landforms located on adjacent Crown land.

Hoodoos PRA has been operated by the Town of Drumheller for approximately 15 years. The province transferred administration and operation of this site to the town in 2002 and is proposing to follow through on the final transfer of the PRA to the town.

As part of the Plan for Parks, TPR has committed to clarifying the park system and providing quality park experiences for all Albertans. The transfer of sites such as Hoodoos PRA to the municipality allows them greater flexibility to offer local and regional recreation and tourism opportunities, while allowing TPR to focus resources at sites that can provide greater recreation and/or conservation opportunities at a provincial scale.


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