About the Program

The Regional Park Pass Lending Program offers Saskatchewan residents the opportunity to explore nearly 100 unique Regional Parks throughout the province with a free Regional Park Pass. Available to Saskatchewan Library card holders from May 17 to September 15, 2024, each pass provides access for up to seven days.

These parks offer a wide range of amenities, including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, sports grounds, and golf courses*. Your pass includes the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Guide and maps to help you plan your adventure.

This program is a great way to discover hidden gems in your backyard and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors. Contact your local librarian for more information and to borrow a pass today.

Borrowing Guidelines

• Passes are available at all Saskatchewan libraries.
• Passes must be checked out with a valid library card.
• Passes are first come, first served. For pass availability, contact your preferred participating branch.
• Passes are for park entry only, camping and activities fees are not included.
• Passes can be checked out for a maximum of seven days; renewals are not permitted.
• Passes are not available for holds, limit of one per household.
• Passes must be returned to the library from which they were borrowed.
• Display the hang tag from your rearview mirror with the park pass facing out.
• Unreturned or lost passes will incur a replacement charge of $60.
• Unreturned passes will result in a library account freeze.

Frequently Asked Questions

Program-Related Questions:

• What is it? A Saskatchewan regional park pass lending program offered through provincial branch libraries.
• Who are the partners? The Saskatchewan Recreation and Parks Association (SPRA), Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association (SRPA), and the Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA).
• How does it work? Between May 17 and September 15, 2024, Saskatchewan residents will have access to free park passes (a value of $60) by visiting any library branch in the province and signing out a physical pass for a seven-day loan period. Residents must have a valid Saskatchewan library card or sign up for one prior to borrowing a pass.
• What do I get access to? With the pass, you get unlimited regional park access for one vehicle and its occupants to all regional parks in Saskatchewan throughout the loan period. The pass does not include:
  • Camping, backcountry, and other accommodations
  • Activity fees (swimming, golfing, etc.)
  • Reservation fees
  • Guided tours and hikes and programs not usually included with admission
  • Special event fees
  • Firewood
  • Renting equipment
  • Souvenirs
  • Mooring
• How many passes are there? 850 passes will be distributed to every library region across the province.
• How many libraries are participating in the program? All of them! This year, every Saskatchewan library branch in the regional library system has signed on to participate as well as the libraries at the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina.
• How many passes are at each branch? Passes have been distributed based on demand and the number of branches in each region. If you are unsure if the library you would like to visit has a pass available, call ahead to confirm.

* fees for these activities are not included with the park pass