Town of Mundare to Open Ukraina Park

Town of Mundare to Open Ukraina Park

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

With camping season fast approaching members of town council have decided to open Ukraina Park. Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla said he felt they could open the camping facility safely this year. He said washroom facilities could possibly be open as well as long as health regulations are followed.

Normally the park is open from the May long weekend to the September long weekend and for many of those weekends the campground is full with ball players who participate in slo-pitch tournaments throughout the season.

Zyla said they normally have six ball tournaments, and whether those proceed will be determined by Alberta Health. With the vaccine roll out having just begun in the general population with seniors Zyla is hopeful that in the coming months it will have a positive effect on the town’s ability to accommodate those tournaments as well as other bookings like weddings or family reunions.

He added that he didn’t see a problem with having the concession open as it would operate much like restaurants who operate take out service.

Ukraina Park in Mundare to open May long weekend for camping.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

There are 50 camping sites in Ukraina Park and they are available on a first come first served basis.

In 2019, camping fees generated $22,000 in revenue which was offset by $29,000 in expenses. Even though camping is not a money-making venture, Mayor Mike Saric said it is a service the town provides, and in return businesses in the community benefit from economic spin-offs