The Parks Open MCP server,
connected in one click.
BC Parks campsite openings by date and equipment, with source URLs, timestamps and booking links. Connect the official Parks Open MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add Parks Open to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http parks-open https://parksopen.ca/api/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Parks Open · https://parksopen.ca/api/mcp
What your AI can do with Parks Open
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “parksopen_search_campsites”: LIVE availability across Canadian park reservation systems (BC Parks today) — the authoritative source for whether a campsite or park has op.”
“Use “parksopen_park_availability_calendar”: For ONE park: how many sites are open on each night for the next 8 weeks, the whole-stay open count for the next four weekends, the fill rat.”
“Use “parksopen_find_open_parks”: Which PARKS have an opening for a stay — ranked by soonest opening, or by drive time from a city — when the user has not named a park. Use i.”
“Use “parksopen_check_alerts”: Active advisories from the provider plus wildfire proximity from the wildfire service, for one park or system-wide. Use before recommending.”
How secure is the Parks Open MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Parks Open holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by Parks Open (parksopen.ca) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If Parks Open adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick Parks Open
Choose Parks Open in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Parks Open's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
The actual tools Parks Open exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
parksopen_search_campsites — LIVE availability across Canadian park reservation systems (BC Parks today) — the authoritative source for whether a campsite or park has op
parksopen_park_availability_calendar — For ONE park: how many sites are open on each night for the next 8 weeks, the whole-stay open count for the next four weekends, the fill rat
parksopen_find_open_parks — Which PARKS have an opening for a stay — ranked by soonest opening, or by drive time from a city — when the user has not named a park. Use i
parksopen_check_alerts — Active advisories from the provider plus wildfire proximity from the wildfire service, for one park or system-wide. Use before recommending
parksopen_check_weather — Environment Canada forecast (daily high/low/conditions, ~6 days) and AQHI for the station nearest a park. If the park is beyond any station'
parksopen_park_info — Facts that do not change by the minute: reservation policy, fees, pets, fires, facilities, park descriptions — from the provider's published
parksopen_get_booking_link — A deterministic link into the official reservation system with the park, dates and equipment pre-filled — the user completes the booking the
Who runs the Parks Open MCP server?
The Parks Open MCP server at a glance
https://parksopen.ca/api/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Parks Open MCP server?
Yes — Parks Open operates its own remote MCP server at parksopen.ca. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect Parks Open to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Parks Open in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Parks Open's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Parks Open runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Parks Open MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect Parks Open in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Parks Open
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
Squarespace DomainsDesignView →Set up Parks Open in: Claude · Claude Code · ChatGPT · Cursor · VS Code