The provincial government celebrated the completion of the beach service centre and the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails at Moose Mountain Provincial Park during a ceremony on July 15.
“We want to ensure our visitors have a memorable and enjoyable experience in the park,” said Mark Docherty, the Minister for Parks, Culture and Sport. “With record visitation last year, we are pleased these upgrades will enhance the amenities available to visitors in the park.”
The provincial government invested more than $700,000 in the new beach service centre. The recently completed building provides showers and accessible washroom facilities for beach users.
It also features a small interpretive programming space so that employees are easily able to facilitate the programs available at the park.
As for the ATV trails, the provincial government supplied $125,000, which was matched by the National Trails Coalition, for a total investment of $250,000. Parks officials worked closely with the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) to enhance the trails at Moose Mountain Provincial Park.
The ATV trails are located in the back country of Moose Mountain, and they make use of some of the snowmobile trails. ATVs are only permitted on designated trails, so all ATV riders must transport their unit to the trailhead and unload it there.
Anyone who plans to make use of the ATV trails at Moose Mountain needs to stop by the park office before accessing the trails. At the park office, riders can pick up their no-charge permit and information package, which includes a map of the trails and details on rider responsibilities.
Provincial parks are delicate ecosystems, and off-trail riding is strictly prohibited. The ATV trail riding season is from June 15 to the Labour Day long weekend each year; however, based on weather and trail conditions, the trails may be occasionally closed in that time period.
Earlier this summer, the government announced a project to upgrade the main sewage lift station at Moose Mountain Provincial Park. This project, which will begin in fall, will see significant upgrades to the lift station’s pumping, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems.
