PRINCE'S ISLAND PARK
698 Eau Claire Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB T2P 5N4 Directions
Since 1950
Here’s The Deal:
Prince's Island Park is a massive festival and public park situated in the heart city of Calgary. It is a beautiful picnic spot that holds many significant events throughout the year, including the Calgary Folk Festival and Canada Day celebration. The park has features sculptures, benches, a large playground near the center of the island. There is an environmental, educational, and recreational resource that connects people with nature in an interactive way. In an environmentally friendly area, Prince's Island Park offers many picnic sites, art sculptures, flower gardens, water fountains, cross-country skiing, swimming pools, and fitness center facilities.
SPECIALTY:
Stone Benches, Kids Ground, Tennis, Jogging, Playgrounds, Volleyball, Outdoor Skating on the Lagoon, Walking Trails, Restrooms, Greeny Areas, Open Space, Sports Place, Gardens, Bike Riding, Basketball, Trees, Tables, Dog Parking, Event Conducting, Slides & Shelters
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BOWNESS PARK
8900 48 Avenue Northwest, Calgary, AB T3B 2B2 Directions
Since 1964
Here’s The Deal:
Bowness Park was built before the First World War in the town of Bowness as a weekend retreat for nearby Calgarians. It is an ideal spot for paddle boating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The park is highly used for accessing the Bow River and picnicking. The park provides excellent amenities, including a carousel, camping sites, a swimming pool, boating, and even a phonograph for music. Bowness Park boasts bike paths, picnic tables, boating and skating on the lagoon, a wading pool, and even a mini-train. The park offers boat rentals on the lagoon.
SPECIALTY:
Aquatic Centre, Slides, Skatepark, Sports Place, Ponds, Jogging, Pavilions, Gardens, Restrooms, Green Space, Dog Parking, Kids Grounds, Frisbees, Tables, Rubber Playground Balls, Hiking, Swings, Walking Trails, Shelters, Playgrounds, Volleyball, Event Conducting & Fishing
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EDWORTHY PARK
5050 Spruce Drive Southwest, Calgary, AB T3C 3B2 Directions
Since 1883
Here’s The Deal:
Edworthy Park is a large distinct park that makes it a year-round destination. It contains the natural areas of Lawrey Gardens and Douglas Fir Trail. The park has big hills that attracts a lot of people who enjoy getting their workout outdoors. There is a picnic site that can accommodate anywhere from 25 to 100 people. The park provides four playgrounds, and it would be great for the kids to play. There are an off-leash dog park and nature watching in this area. Edworthy Park provides excellent access to any part of the park.
SPECIALTY:
Dog Parking, Sports Areas, Waterfalls, Open Space, Picnics, Tennis Courts, Wooded Area, Statues, Walking Trails, Shelters, Slides, Fountains, Jogging, Event Conducting Areas, Restrooms, Gardens, Monuments, Bike Riding, Kids Play Areas, Playgrounds, Picnic Tables & Stone Benches