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New updates:
The new parks bylaw was presented at Public Services Committee on Aug 25 and passed to go to Council for first reading.
On September 15 the Parks Bylaw went to City council for first reading and passed.
Second and third readings occurred on September 29, 2025, where the bylaw was passed.
The City of Medicine Hat is updating the Parks Bylaw, the first significant revision in 30 years. This update is meant to ensure the bylaw meets the current needs of the community and enhances the safety, comfort, and use of public parks and open spaces.Municipal bylaws serve as a framework for setting clear guidelines on the use of these areas and facilitate enjoyable interactions among people, pets, and wildlife.
While the City implementsvarious initiatives to encourage respectful use of public spaces, including educational campaigns, bylaws provide clarity on the powers and responsibilitiesheld by theCity and its staff in the daily management of parks and open spaces. The Parks Bylaw is the foundational document in this framework, supported by the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw, Urban Wildlife Management Bylaw, and the Cemeteries Bylaw.
Some of the key updates in the Parks Bylawinclude:
The introduction of regulations for recent trends such as drones, e-bikes and e-scooters
A reinforced commitment to the protection of natural areas and wildlife
Alignment with other recently approved bylaws,such as the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw and the Urban Wildlife Management Bylaw
The ultimate intent of the Parks Bylaw is to make parks and open space in Medicine Hat dynamic, safe, comfortable, and respectful for all people to enjoy.
New updates:
The new parks bylaw was presented at Public Services Committee on Aug 25 and passed to go to Council for first reading.
On September 15 the Parks Bylaw went to City council for first reading and passed.
Second and third readings occurred on September 29, 2025, where the bylaw was passed.
The City of Medicine Hat is updating the Parks Bylaw, the first significant revision in 30 years. This update is meant to ensure the bylaw meets the current needs of the community and enhances the safety, comfort, and use of public parks and open spaces.Municipal bylaws serve as a framework for setting clear guidelines on the use of these areas and facilitate enjoyable interactions among people, pets, and wildlife.
While the City implementsvarious initiatives to encourage respectful use of public spaces, including educational campaigns, bylaws provide clarity on the powers and responsibilitiesheld by theCity and its staff in the daily management of parks and open spaces. The Parks Bylaw is the foundational document in this framework, supported by the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw, Urban Wildlife Management Bylaw, and the Cemeteries Bylaw.
Some of the key updates in the Parks Bylawinclude:
The introduction of regulations for recent trends such as drones, e-bikes and e-scooters
A reinforced commitment to the protection of natural areas and wildlife
Alignment with other recently approved bylaws,such as the Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw and the Urban Wildlife Management Bylaw
The ultimate intent of the Parks Bylaw is to make parks and open space in Medicine Hat dynamic, safe, comfortable, and respectful for all people to enjoy.
