Long Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park situated in the Canadian province of Alberta, within Thorhild County. The park lies approximately one and a half hours north‑east of Edmonton along Highway 831, south of the village of Boyle and northeast of Newbrook. Its geographic coordinates are 54°26′35″ N 112°46′16″ W, and it occupies an area of about 14.3 km² (5.5 sq mi) at an elevation of roughly 625 m (2,051 ft).
The park was officially established on 25 March 1957 and is administered by Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation, a division of the provincial government’s Environment and Parks ministry.
Recreational opportunities
Long Lake Provincial Park offers a range of seasonal activities:
- Summer: camping (both serviced and unserviced sites), swimming, boating, sailing, water‑skiing, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, hiking on front‑country trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, and beach recreation.
- Winter: cross‑country skiing, downhill skiing at the on‑site Long Lake Ski Area (which includes a chalet and café), snowmobiling in nearby off‑site areas, ice fishing, and other cold‑weather pursuits.
Facilities and services
The park provides numerous amenities to support visitors, including:
- A boat launch with change rooms, fish‑cleaning stations, and a pier.
- Campground infrastructure such as fire pits, picnic shelters, flush and pit/vault toilets, showers, and power hookups at designated sites.
- On‑site concessions offering fast‑food options, grocery supplies, and laundry services.
- A playground, horseshoe pitch, wheelchair‑accessible facilities, and a nearby golf course and horse stables.
Management
Long Lake Provincial Park is managed under the Alberta Parks system, which oversees conservation, recreation, and maintenance of provincial park lands across the province. The governing body ensures that natural resources are protected while providing public access for outdoor recreation.