The Park is a microcosm of the natural world. It is also a place of human activity, in the past and the present. As such, the Park serves as an outdoor classroom and a resource for studies and research. Current public use of the Park is mostly informal, by individuals and small groups. A number of local organizations, like mountain bike groups and schools, make larger organized visits to the area.
The License of Occupation provides non-exclusive use of the subject land-base by the City of Kimberley for Community Park use, which means other organizations are entitled to apply for tenure to support their business activities within Park boundaries. However, KNPS and the City encourage these organizations to prepare and offer activities that are compatible with the Park’s pillars of conservation, recreation and education.
Any commercial activity on provincial Crown land must be authorized by license or permit issued by the Province. As this area is within the municipal boundaries, a business license from the City is also required. A notification process exists that allows the City, in consultation with the KNPS, to receive and review proposals for organized events and activities.
On an ongoing basis, the KNPS completes the following activities related to education programs and special events:
● Plan organized educational outings to promote awareness of the natural values of the Park.
● Liaise with commercial recreational enterprises to ensure transparent communication and responsible use for preparation, implementing and follow-up of commercial events.
● Encourage individuals, groups and businesses to organize and promote events that are compatible with the conservation, education and recreation goals.
● Continue to devise educational and interpretive activities and materials for Park users.
● Support the inclusion of learning objectives in local school programs regarding recreational impacts on trails and habitat.
● Seek opportunities to foster knowledge, understanding and respect for the natural world and the cultural history that is represented in the Park with Park user groups
