Parks, Playgrounds & Picnic Sites

Communication Panels
Communication panels were installed in Gocki Park, Les Sherman Park, Imperial Park and Māmowimīwēyitamōwin Park. The panels allow nonverbal individuals or people experiencing disabilities to share their needs or wants while using the park amenities. The communication panels use the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), which helps learners of all ages who have various cognitive, physical, and communication disabilities.

The panels were created in partnership with the faculty at St. Maria Faustina School and the Regina Speech Centre. Each sign has two sides, one has general words and phrases, and the other has high-use words and images corresponding with the activities and features of the playground and surrounding area. The panels are placed low to the ground, within arms-reach of as many people as possible, so they can be clearly pointed at or touched.  

When will you empty the garbage cans in the park?

During summer months (May to September), staff follow a schedule to visit each park, athletic field and ball diamond to empty garbage cans. The frequency will vary depending on the park classification. Higher traffic locations are visited more often. See Parks Maintenance Standards and City of Regina Parks Finder for park classification details and maintenance information for each park.

When will you clean up litter in the parks?

Crews clean litter in parks, along roadsides and in City-owned open space areas. Some businesses are responsible for landscaping in the right-of-way along the road and it is their responsibility to clean the litter in those areas as well. The City does not clean litter on private property. 

During summer months (May to September), the Parks department follows a schedule to visit each park, athletic field and ball diamond to pick up litter. Higher traffic locations are visited more often. See Parks Maintenance Standards and City of Regina Parks Finder for park classification details and maintenance information for each park.

When will you clean up the litter on the Ring Road and around the city?

Over the winter, we clean up large debris weekly along Ring Road. Spring litter cleanup is scheduled to begin in the last week of April, once areas are dry and safe for crews to enter. Thank you for your patience. It took all winter for this litter to accumulate, and it will take some time to clean it all up.

If you are interested in cleaning litter as a one-time event or on an ongoing basis, check out our Adopt A Greenspace program. We need folks like you to lead the way in keeping our city clean!

The grass in the park/open space is overgrown... can it be cut?

Grass cutting depends on the type of park or open space and its maintenance standard. Most irrigated parks are mowed weekly, with string trimming every two weeks. Unirrigated parks and other open spaces are mowed less often, depending on their classification.

Mowing schedules are guidelines and may vary due to weather or site conditions. For more details, see the Parks Maintenance Standards table.

When will you mow the overgrown grass in the utility parcel (easement)?

Utility parcels are cut approximately three times per year. If your easement has not been cut, it is usually because there is water ponding. Mowing while the ground is wet can create ruts and make ponding worse. Utility parcels have been designed to hold water over a specified area to help keep the water contained within the parcel until it has evaporated. Within a week or two of heavy rainfall, the area should dry up. Homeowners may feel free to string trim or push mow the area, if it is feasible. Areas will be mowed when they are dry enough for the equipment.

How were parks service levels determined?

Service levels were determined by considering several factors, including:

• Public use and community demand
• Safety and accessibility requirements
• Availability and type of irrigation infrastructure
• Turf resiliency and drought tolerance
• Environmental sustainability objectives
• Direction established in the Parks Master Plan
• Budget

See Parks Maintenance Standards and City of Regina Parks Finder for park classification details and maintenance information for each park.

My house backs onto a park or open space area, and I need to have materials delivered. May I have vehicle access through the park?

Yes, homeowners and contractors are generally permitted vehicle access through the park as long as conditions allow and access is limited. Please submit an online Service Request in advance. You will be contacted to arrange a site meeting and complete a Parks Access Form. The form outlines access details and agreement that you will be responsible for damage in the park. This process may take some time to complete, so it is recommended that you begin this process early.