This list of protected areas of Manitoba groups the protected areas of Manitoba by the agency that is responsible for their protection.

National Protected Areas

Two national parks, overseen by Parks Canada, have been established within Manitoba: Riding Mountain National Park forms the core of the Riding Mountain Biosphere Reserve (RMBR), a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Provincial Protected Areas

Manitoba has 92 provincial parks. The provincial government has also established more than 50 protected areas under the Provincial Parks Act, overseen by the Manitoba Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development (previously by Manitoba Conservation and Climate). This legislation provides for parks to be dedicated for three purposes: "(a) to conserve ecosystems and maintain biodiversity; (b) to preserve unique and representative natural, cultural and heritage resources; (c) to provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities and experiences in a natural setting." Accordingly, the legislation distinguishes several types of park, and each provincial park must be classified as one of these types: Wilderness, Natural, Recreation, Heritage, and "any other type of provincial park that may be specified in the regulation." Land being considered for inclusion in a Provincial Park may be designated as a 'park reserve' for a limited period of time. 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.

Regional/urban parks

There are several large local/regional parks in the City of Winnipeg, which are the responsibility of the municipal Department of Public Works. Other local parks in Manitoba include: