The objective of the Friends of Blackfoot Society is to Promote, Protect, and Interpret natural, cultural, heritage, and recreation values of the Provincial Recreation Area (PRA)
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area (PRA), covering 97 square km, situated atop the Beaverhills moraine, is a mosaic of forests, fields and wetlands. It provides a wide range of habitats that support diverse wildlife and plant communities. Highly visible species include coyote, deer, elk, and moose and seasonal occurrence of resident and migratory birds. The area provides excellent year-round variety in wildlife viewing and recreation opportunities along its more than 170 km of trails.
The Society does not manage nor maintain the PRA. Information provided on this website includes materials from AB Parks or other authorities, supplemented by materials generated by the Friends. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy of information but recognizes that errors of interpretation or current status may occur.
The AB Parks website, posted notices by AB Parks and the direction of Parks staff are the definitive authority.
Alberta Parks website: https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/cooking-lake-blackfoot-pra
A registered not-for-profit Society incorporated in July 1998, we have an informal agreement with Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area (CLB-PRA).
CLB-PRA is managed under Alberta Foresty & Parks to: • Protect areas of natural or cultural signifigance for the recreational and educational use of present and future generations; • Provide broad spectrum of outdoor recreation opportunities.
• Provides programs & services that reflect the mandate of CLB-PRA• Links the PRA with local community & visitors• Helps generate revenue for park enhancement projects
Individuals, Couples or Families, there is something that anyone can enjoy!
The objectives of the Society are to promote, protect and interpret the Cooking Lake Provincial Recreation Area (PRA)
Produce or distibute interpretive publications & materials
Support and/or sponsor special events
Provide volunteer service in the PRA
Initiate new projects or educational opportunities
• Host the Heritage Interpretive Centre
• Provide Public Open Houses
• Liase between the public & Park staff
• Serve as umbrella organization representing the interests of CLB-PRA users