Wentworth Provincial Park Opens May 21

Wentworth Provincial Park in Cumberland County will open for the coming park season on Friday, May 21, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Murray Scott announced today, May 13 on behalf of Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt. Robert Harrison of Cumberland County will operate the camping portion of the park until Sep. 6.

"Mr. Hurlburt and I have met with the community regarding the opening of Wentworth and are pleased to have Mr. Harrison operate it for this season," said Mr. Scott. "We will be working with the Cumberland Regional Economic Development Association and the community to try and determine a long-term solution for the park."

The park is located on Highway 4 and the phone number for reservations and information is 902-548-2999. The Department of Natural Resources continues to operate the day-use area of the park.