City Profile
Regina
Saskatchewan
Population: 238,132
- Regina is one of 50% of cities with a community park group program.
- Regina is one of 56% of cities with a park system master plan updated within the last 10 years.
- Regina is one of 82% of cities that offer a community grant program that can be used for parks.
- To improve residents’ well-being during COVID-19, Regina launched a new $25,000 winter micro-grant program to support community groups to host activities to get people outdoors in the colder weather.
- Regina is among 15 Canadian cities to be recognized with Tree Cities of the World designation in 2021, making it their second consecutive year receiving the award.
- In partnership with CNIB, Regina is piloting a new program that gives guide dogs and their handlers exclusive use of Mount Pleasant Dog Park for two hours during the first Tuesday of every month to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.
2021 Data
5.6
ha parkland per 1000 people
1324 ha of total parkland
12%
of total parkland is natural area
155 total ha
7%
of total city land is parkland
18,243 ha of total city area
3
dog parks
9
Community gardens/urban farms
0.7-1.6 ha per 1,000 people
Parkland provision goal (distance to park / ha per 1000 people)
No
Policy to waive permit fees for groups with financial need?
$57
Parks operating budget per person
$13,589,610 total
$1,060,000
Total parks capital budget
10%
Provincially legislated tools available for parkland dedication, acquisition and/or development
10% of the development site or cash-in-lieu
Parks Master Plans
Environmental Strategies
Community park group program
Community grant program
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