Prince Albert National Park was established by order-in-council on March 24, 1927. It was officially opened on August 10, 1928 by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King along with other federal and provincial government officials were on hand to mark the occasion.

More than 3000 people attended the opening ceremonies at the Waskesiu main beach on what turned out to be a beautiful summer day. Prime Minister King in his remarks noted that: "In the building of Canadian national life and in the moulding of our national character, it is of the utmost importance that we should cultivate an appreciation of all that is beautiful in our physical environment."

During the economic depression of the 1930s and the Second World War, Relief Camps and Alternate Service Work Camps operated in the park. Many of the park's historic facilities and roads/trails were completed by these workers during this time.

The book Saskatchewan's Playground - A History of Prince Albert National Park by Dr. Bill Waiser, provides fascinating details about the park's establishment, development and management

Waskesiu Memories compiled by Dorell Taylor reached its 3rd volume in the summer of 2003. The original volume was dedicated to the People of Waskesiu on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Opening Ceremonies of Prince Albert National Park in August 1928. This labour of love resulted in over a thousand hours dedicated to compiling over 650 pages of individual stories about Waskesiu by the time the 3rd volume was released for the Parks 75th Anniversary. Unbelievable! The stories are truly amazing and will forever preserve the histories and reminiscences of Waskesiu. Both Dr. Bill Waiser's and Dorell Taylor's "labour of love" are available through Friends of Prince Albert National Park.