Parks & Pathways

Glenbow Ranch is a great natural space located between Calgary and Cochrane. The park is an ideal place to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, with almost 30 km of trails throughout the park. (The main paved pathway is part of the Trans-Canada Trail system.) Some scheduled programs are
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Eau Claire Plaza is a revitalized public space near downtown Calgary, close to the Bow River and Prince’s Island Park. It features a playground and gathering spaces for public events. Enjoy the urban beach and seasonal water features, too. Eau Claire Plaza: Venue: Eau Claire Plaza Address: 200 Barclay Parade
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Pumphouse Park, near the Pumphouse Theatre, is a lovely spot along the Bow River. With green spaces, gathering places, a playground, and pathways, it has become a popular place to visit, especially with the significant improvements that have been recently made. Pumphouse Park: Venue: Pumphouse Park Address: 2140 Pumphouse Ave
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Nothing says summer quite like a tasty meal eaten outdoors. When your own back deck gets repetitive, a picnic in a nearby park is a perfect choice! Parents can relax, and kids can run around in the fresh air and enjoy amenities like wading pools, playgrounds, spray parks, and wide-open
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Bowness Park is an excellent place for kids to play, run, and enjoy summer, and the vintage Bowness Mini-Train adds even more fun! Originally constructed (in an earlier version) during the 1950s, the Bowness Park Mini-Train is a treat for all Calgary kids! Regular fares and hours of operation for
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Calgary Rotary Challenger Park, in the northeast, is a barrier-free, accessible park where people of all abilities can play together. Calgary Rotary Challenger Park: Venue: Calgary Rotary Challenger Park Address: 3688 48th Ave NE, Calgary, AB Website: www.challengerpark.com

Quinterra Legacy Garden is Calgary’s first fully dedicated music garden, and sometimes hosts special events. Quinterra Legacy Garden: Venu: Quinterra Legacy Garden, South Glenmore Park Address: South Glenmore Park, near 90 Avenue and 24 Street SW. (Parking is available at the Children’s Variety Park lot just north of the intersection.)
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Do you remember being a kid and the joy and freedom of riding a bike? Pedalling up the hill as hard as you could and then enjoying the thrill and the wind in your hair as you flew down (kids, wear your helmets). Bike parks and pump tracks have been
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Central Commons Park is a lovely urban oasis in the heart of the University District. The 3-acre park is perfect for a picnic and includes a skating rink and fire features in the winter. They often have special events, too. Central Commons Park: Venue: Central Commons Park (Nestled between Borough
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Urban hikes: let’s hit the trail without hitting the road! Parenting involves seasons of desperately trying to fill the days with activities, like taking toddlers swimming, even though you know perfectly well you’ll spend more time getting ready and drying off than in the pool. It also brings seasons where
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