PRINCE'S ISLAND PARK
698 Eau Claire Avenue South West, Calgary, AB T2P 5N4 DIRECTIONS
Since 1950
Here’s The Deal:
Prince's Island Park is one of the largest public parks in Calgary. It comprises 20 hectares of land. Prince's Island Park is a beautiful picnic place that holds many significant events throughout the year, including the Calgary Folk Festival, Carifest, Heritage Day, and Canada Day celebration. The Chevron Learning Pathway is an environmental educational pathway on the east end of this park.
The park has 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, water fountains, flower gardens, cross-country skiing, swimming pools, and fitness center facilities.
SPECIALTY:
Kids Ground, Restrooms, Stone Benches, Tennis, Open Space, Jogging, Playgrounds, Gardens, Volleyball, Greeny Areas, Event Conducting, Sports Place, Outdoor Skating on the Lagoon, Bike Riding, Dog Parking, Basketball, Walking Trails, Tables, Slides & Shelters
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BOWNESS PARK
8900 48 Avenue North West, 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 a favorite spot for paddle boating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The park is highly used for picnicking and accessing the Bow River. The park has a swimming pool, the lagoon for canoeing and boating, a large dancing pavilion, a merry-go-round, picnic tables, shelters, swings and teeter-totters, camping sites, and cabins. 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:
Frisbees, Rubber Playground Balls, Gardens, Sports Fields, Pavilions, Tables, Ponds, Volleyball, Shelters, Aquatic Centre, Restrooms, Green Space, Swings, Fishing, Dog Parking, Jogging, Slides, Playgrounds, Kids Grounds, Hiking, Event Conducting, Skatepark & Walking Trails
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EDWORTHY PARK
5050 Spruce Drive South West, 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 attract 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 has a gazebo, fire pits, and BBQ stands, and off-leash areas. Edworthy Park provides excellent access to any part of the park.
SPECIALTY:
Waterfalls, Open Space, Wooded Area, Sports Areas, Restrooms, Kids Play Areas, Tennis Courts, Dog Parking, Event Conducting Areas, Statues, Walking Trails, Playgrounds, Picnics, Shelters, Slides, Jogging, Fountains, Gardens, Monuments, Picnic Tables, Stone Benches & Bike Riding