Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association

What Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association does

Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association (SRPA) is a private non-profit association headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, that represents nearly 100 regional parks across the province, located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, and 6 lands. Founded and sustained by volunteer boards from surrounding communities, each park operates as an independent Authority with its own bylaws; the association provides research, education, information resources, and acts as a liaison between parks and government departments. SRPA operates with a small central team of approximately six employees and is governed by a board of directors with representatives from member parks including Atton's Lake, Pasquia, St. Brieux, Kipabiskau, Mainprize, and Canwood.

SRPA's core product is the network of regional parks offering outdoor recreation — camping, swimming, boating, fishing, sports facilities, and golf courses — supplemented by a standardized $60 Season Pass valid at all parks, an annual printed Regional Parks Guide, a Student Bursary, promotional photo contests, and an Accreditation Program that certifies parks meeting health, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance standards. In 2025 the association launched the Regional Park Pass Lending Program, a partnership with Saskatchewan libraries that lets patrons borrow a park pass for a seven-day window (May 15 – September 8). The technology layer is a relatively standard web platform (saskregionalparks.ca) providing park information, online booking for some parks, member login, and content/blog updates; there is no app, no API, and no AI capability.

The association itself does not retain pass revenue — proceeds from each $60 Season Pass stay with the park where it was sold. Central funding comes from institutional sponsors including the Government of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Lotteries, and the Saskatchewan Library Association, with member park revenue driven by camping rates ($25–$33/day, seasonal sites $1,645–$2,300), golf green fees and memberships ($25 for 9 holes, $30 for 12 holes, $600–$1,430 family membership), and park entry fees (e.g., York Lake day pass $8). Customers are highly distributed individual consumers and families across Saskatchewan, with rural communities also served through volunteer board governance and local employment.

Name

Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association

Legal name

Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association

Website

https://saskregionalparks.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association is a non-profit association that represents nearly 100 volunteer-run regional parks across Saskatchewan, providing outdoor recreation, a standardized $60 season pass, an accreditation program, and a library-based pass lending program for individual campers, families, golfers, and rural communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation and Park Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Park Concession Operations (Food, Retail, Fuel, General Stores) (THAAAGAA), Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Outdoor recreation services
• Regional parks management
• Campground reservations
• Park accreditation program
• Community park association

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon, SK

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Season Passes: Season passes are sold at individual regional parks for $60 each, valid at all Saskatchewan Regional Parks. Proceeds from each pass stay with the park where it was sold.
2. Camping Fees: Individual parks charge camping fees including daily rates for electrical/water sites ($33/day), non-electrical sites ($25/day), and seasonal camping rates ranging from $1,645 to $2,300 plus GST.
3. Golf Course Revenue: Golf courses at regional parks generate revenue through green fees ($25 for 9 holes, $30 for 12 holes), memberships ($600-$1,430 seasonally), and cart rentals.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association represents nearly 100 volunteer-operated regional parks across Saskatchewan, providing access to camping, boating, fishing, swimming, sports facilities, and golf courses through member parks. The association sells a universal $60 season Park Pass valid at all member parks, runs the library-based Park Pass Lending Program, and maintains the Accreditation Program that recognizes parks meeting health, safety, cleanliness, and maintenance standards.

Product overview

Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association operates as a membership organization representing nearly 100 regional parks across Saskatchewan. The core offering consists of regional parks providing outdoor recreation including camping, swimming, boating, fishing, and golf. Associated products include the Park Pass (season pass for $60), the Regional Park Pass Lending Program (library-based pass borrowing), the annual Regional Park Guide publication, Student Bursary program, and promotional contests (Park n' Play and Photo Contest). The organization also maintains an Accreditation Program for parks meeting operational standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saskatchewan Regional Parks Network

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Government of SaskatchewancoreOthersGovernment sponsor providing funding and support for regional parks development and operations across Saskatchewan.
• Saskatchewan Parks (SPRA)coreOthersProvincial parks agency providing sponsorship and support for regional parks initiatives.
• Saskatchewan Library AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for the Park Pass Lending Program, distributing passes through library branches across the province.
• Saskatchewan LotteriescoreOthersGaming corporation providing funding and sponsorship for regional parks recreation initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Manitoba Parks: Manitoba's provincial park system, operating campgrounds and recreation areas in the same prairie region as Saskatchewan's regional parks. Directly comparable in scope, climate exposure, and visitor demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Parks Canada: Federal agency operating national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas across Canada. Adjacent to SRPA's regional park mandate but competing for the same Canadian outdoor recreation visitor and discretionary dollar.
• Alberta Parks: Government of Alberta agency operating provincial parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas. Comparable to SRPA in operating model (campgrounds, day-use, seasonal passes) and in geography (prairie/foothills provinces).
• Saskatchewan Provincial Parks (SaskParks): Operates the Government of Saskatchewan's provincial park system, directly overlapping with SRPA's regional parks in geography and visitor offerings. SaskParks is also a stated sponsor of SRPA, making it both a partner and a benchmark incumbent.
• BC Parks: Provincial park operator responsible for managing a network of public campgrounds, recreation areas, and protected lands in British Columbia. Directly comparable to SRPA in mandate (provincial-scale park operation and pass programs) but at much larger scale.
• Ontario Parks: Operates Ontario's provincial park system with campgrounds, day-use areas, and seasonal vehicle permits. Highly comparable to SRPA's pass-based access model and campground-centric offering, but at significantly larger scale.
• Sépaq (Quebec): Government-owned operator of Quebec's national and provincial parks, offering campgrounds, cabins, and outdoor recreation. Comparable to SRPA in mandate (public park network operator) and in revenue mix (campground fees, passes, lodging).

Others

• Canadian Parks Council: National body that brings together federal, provincial, and territorial park agencies across Canada. SRPA could be considered a related member organization; useful as an ecosystem/peer reference for governance and advocacy models.

Emerging players

• Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC: Nonprofit membership organization advocating for outdoor recreation access and volunteer-led stewardship in British Columbia. Comparable to SRPA as a nonprofit association representing member clubs/parks, with similar volunteer-driven governance and education programs.
• Recreation Nova Scotia: Provincial nonprofit that supports recreation infrastructure, programs, and community-based recreation delivery in Nova Scotia. Comparable to SRPA in nonprofit model, provincial scope, and focus on community-driven outdoor recreation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/saskregionalparks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-regional-parks-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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