Parks and Trails Etiquette

While enjoying the many parks, trails and outdoor recreation spaces in the region, please remember to use these amenities responsibly by respecting other users and the rules in place.

Parks and Trails Etiquette - rules and tips

No motorized vehicles permitted in parks or on trails unless authorized by special permit (Bylaw No.98/078).
No littering (Bylaw No. 07/043).
Helmets are required for your safety while biking (Bylaw No. 99/028).
All pets must be leashed (Bylaw No. 02/031) except in off-leash dog parks. Please pick up after your pets.
No damaging or removing any street furniture (street curb, sidewalk, pole, traffic sign, waste receptacle, bus bench, bus shelter, tree, plant, grass, hydrant, fence, utility, utility service or any other RMWB property).
No hunting or firearms. No person shall discharge or carry a firearm while on the trails (Bylaw No. 967). Please report any infraction to Bylaw Services by calling Pulse 780-743-7000.
Fires are not permitted on trails (Bylaw No. 99/028).
No tree cutting is permitted in the Urban Service Area (Fort McMurray)
Deadfall permits are required to salvage fallen trees on municipal property. You must apply for a permit and it is not guaranteed to be approved as deadfall is not allowed to be salvaged from certain areas. Visit the South Operation Centre at 140 Saprae Creek Trail, Fort McMurray to get a permit. There is a small fee for this permit.
Use the trails at your own risk and share the trails with other users.
The trails are unsupervised. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is not responsible for loss, damage or injury arising from trail use.
In the wintertime, check the weather report and advisories before heading out. Dress in layers to keep warm and dry.
When there is snow on the ground, please walk and run on the side opposite the classic ski tracks and clear of the skate lane in the middle of the trail. On hills, yield the right of way to descending skiers.
Sledding and snowboarding on trails is prohibited.
Avoid using the trails during icy conditions.

BBQ Etiquette - rules and tips

Grills are first come, first served.
BBQ area must be supervised at all times by an adult.
Use only charcoal in the BBQ, not firewood.
Use water to extinguish the charcoal.
Please clean and brush grills after use.
Check the surrounding area for flammable debris.
Please be courteous with your time if other residents are waiting to use the grill.

Contact Information

Please contact Pulse if you would like to report a hazard, bring something to the Municipality's attention or have any questions.