Alberta Parks

Decision to Remove the Lakebed and
Shore Parcel and Centennial Park Parcel
from Sylvan Lake Provincial Park

 Updated: June 4, 2010

In February 2009, Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation proposed removing two parcels of land from Sylvan Lake Provincial Park: a portion of the lakebed and shore in front of Cha-teau Suites and a parcel of land known as "Centennial Park". Feedback was gathered during a 60 day online public comment period that ended April 18, 2009. The province took all comments into consideration before making a decision. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

What We Heard

Lakebed and Shore Parcel:

Concern:

  • Concern that the lakebed and shore parcel would not be accessible to the public once removed from the provincial park or would be used for private or commercial development.
  • Concern that the lakebed and shore should be preserved for public, water-based recreation.

Response:

  • Once removed from the provincial park, the 150 metre wide section of lakebed and shore will be managed as public land by Alberta Sustainable Resource Development.
  • As public land, the lakebed and shore will remain accessible to the public and be managed consistent with the rest of Sylvan Lake, where public, water-based recreation is supported.
  • Any future development would require approval from the province as well as the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and would need to adhere to the bylaws and development restrictions of the Town of Sylvan Lake.

"Centennial Park" Parcel:

Concern:

  • Concern with the ability of the town to manage "Centennial Park" in the public interest and that public recreation access would be lost or restricted.
  • Concern the "Centennial Park" lands would be used for commercial or private development once removed from the provincial park.

Response:

  • Once "Centennial Park" is transferred to the Town of Sylvan Lake, a caveat will be placed on the title to ensure the land continues to be used for public recreation purposes. The caveat will not allow for the sale or development of the lands for private or commercial purposes.

Resulting Decision

Lakebed and Shore Parcel:

  • Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation has deregulated the 150 metre wide section of lakebed and shore from Sylvan Lake Provincial Park.
  • The lakebed and shore parcel has been transferred to Alberta Sustainable Resource Development and will be managed as public land.
"Centennial Park" Parcel:
  • Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation has deregulated the "Centennial Park" parcel from Sylvan Lake Provincial Park.
  • The Centennial Park parcel has been transferred to the Town of Sylvan Lake and will be maintained for public recreation purposes.

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