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Park Research & Management
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
Lat: 53.4939481828 Long: -112.819686894
| Classification | Provincial Recreation Area |
| Legislation | Provincial Parks Act |
| Park Size | 23,969.68 Acres / 9,700.53 Ha |
| Legal Boundary | Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area |
| Administration / Information | 780-922-3293 |
| Regional Office | East Central Regional Office |
| District Office | Camrose |
| Natural Region | Boreal Forest - Dry Mixedwood |
| Natural Region Description | This area is aspen-dominated hummocky moraine with numerous small kettle lakes and ponds. It is located just south of Elk Island National Park. Roughly half the area is pasture; the remainder is in a natural state. |
| Land Use Framework Region | North Saskatchewan |
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Management Notes
The official name for this park is Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Grazing, Wildlife and Provincial Recreation Area. It's a multi-use area that supports a variety of activities.
Outdoor recreation includes maintained hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and dog sledding trails. Wildlife viewing and bird watching opportunities are available year-round. Active wildlife management programs in the area have created a wide range of habitats that support numerous species.
Non-recreational activities include livestock grazing, trapping and limited industrial activity, as well as Aboriginal andseasonal hunting.
