Calgary police have closed the west parking lot and pathway entrance at Nose Hill Park to facilitate a search for 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing since July 16.

The closure is part of efforts to ensure search teams can work safely and efficiently in the area, though authorities emphasize it does not indicate Parker is located there.The search, now in its ninth day, involves local real estate agents coordinating checks of vacant properties through a shared spreadsheet.

Police have also requested CCTV footage from residents in the Thorncliffe neighbourhood, urging anyone with security camera or dashcam recordings from July 16 onward to submit them.The Amber Alert remains active as authorities continue their investigation.Community members are being asked to avoid restricted areas and use alternative entrances to the park.This incident highlights the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and civilians in locating missing persons.