Deepening the Conservation Conversation
How we can both deepen the conversation about biodiversity and broaden it to include more people.
City Profile
Regina
Regina
- Regina is one of 56% of cities that offers a community park group program.
- Regina is one of 63% of cities with a citywide park system master plan updated within the last 10 years.
- Regina is one of 77% of cities that reported having at least one park partnership in place with a non-profit.
- A new 1.3-hectare park that will feature off-leash dog areas, disc golf, and a toboggan hill is coming to Regina on the site of a golf course.
- Regina is working with local organizations to develop and install communication boards for children who are non-verbal at accessible playgrounds in the city.
- Regina has an interactive floral map to help residents identify flowers planted in the city’s public spaces.
Data 2020
5.6
ha parkland per 1000 people
1321 ha of total parkland
12%
of total parkland is natural area
155 total ha¹
7%
of total city land is parkland
18243 ha of total city area
2
Dog parks
9
Community gardens/urban farms
0.7-1.6
Parkland provision goal (ha per 1000 people)
Zone Level open space 0.7-1.1 ha per 1,000 people
Neighbourhood Level 1.2-1.6 ha per 1,000 peopleNo
Policy to waive permit fees for groups with financial need?
Community park group program
Community grant program
$58
Parks operating budget per person
$13,578,932 total
$1,060,000
Total parks capital budget
Yes
Provincially legislated tools available for parkland development
10% of development area or cash-in-lieu
¹Regina is situated on dry prairie. Every tree has been hand planted. There is not a lot of natural space within City limits.
Park Master Plans
Environmental Strategies
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