[2] The provincial government has also established more than 50 protected areas under the Provincial Parks Act,[3] overseen by the Manitoba Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development (previously by Manitoba Conservation and Climate).
[3][4][5] This legislation provides for parks to be dedicated for three purposes:[3] (a) to conserve ecosystems and maintain biodiversity; (b) to preserve unique and representative natural, cultural and heritage resources;
Land being considered for inclusion in a Provincial Park may be designated as a 'park reserve' for a limited period of time.
[3] Other legislation provides the government with additional opportunities to set aside areas of the province for special protection There is also a series of lands privately owned by three conservation agencies that are part of the provincial protected areas network.
There are several large local/regional parks in the City of Winnipeg, which are the responsibility of the municipal Department of Public Works.