Fish Creek Provincial Park is a truly natural setting within an urban area. It contains many ecosystems including white spruce forest, aspen parkland, aquatic areas and grasslands. These provide habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals. The park is also rich in cultural history. Archaeological data proves the Fish Creek Valley has been used extensively by humans for over 8000 years. To preserve and protect both the natural and cultural features of the area, a portion of the valley was designated a provincial park in 1975.