Below is a list of the top and leading Parks in Calgary. To help you find the best Parks located near you in Calgary, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Calgary’s Best Parks:
The top rated Parks in Calgary are:
- Nose Hill Park – tranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds
- Bowness Park – a serene spot with a lagoon, boat rentals, winter ice skating, a playground & picnic areas
- Riley Park – easygoing, family-friendly green with a wading pool, a rock garden, a cricket pitch & a playground
- Carburn Park – verdant park offering abundant outdoor activities, such as ice skating, fishing & bird watching
- South Glenmore Park – waterfront green space with biking & hiking paths, plus a sailing school & an aquatic playground
Nose Hill Park
Nose Hill Park is an 11-square-kilometer natural nature park in Calgary’s northwest district. The park was founded in 1980 and covers an area of 11 square kilometers. In the northwest corner of the city, the Nose Hill Natural Environment Park is surrounded by 12 residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, the hill’s name is derived from the fact that it resembles a nose from some angles and with some imagination. Nose Hill Park is home to one of the most important features of this grassland ecosystem on the Canadian prairies. From the plateau, you can see the Rocky Mountains, Bow River Valley, and the broad plains to the east.
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LOCATION:
Address: 5620 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2P6,
Phone: (403) 268 2489
Website: calgary.ca/csps/parks/locations/nw-parks/nose-hill-park.html
REVIEWS:
“Nose hill is one of Calgary’s biggest hill parks. It has multiple viewpoints, depending how far you’re willing to explore. Multiple parking lots for different experiences. Definitely a great place to ride a bike or walk your dog. Would highly recommend if you’re bored to go get exercise there.” – Kaz Savitzski
Bowness Park
Bowness Park was developed by John Hextall, a local property developer, prior to the First World War. It was designed as a weekend getaway for local Calgarians in the town of Bowness. On the lagoon, there was once a swimming pool, a carousel, and an orthophonic unit. A small lagoon runs along the park’s southern shore, making it a popular location for summer paddle boating and winter ice skating. Moreover, picnicking and access to the Bow River are common activities at Bowness Park.
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LOCATION:
Address: 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2B2
Phone: (403) 268 2489
Website: calgary.ca/csps/parks/locations/nw-parks/bowness-park.html
REVIEWS:
“I’ve only been here during the winter time and let me just say, it’s my favorite spot to go ice skating. Huge skating rink/trails. Can definitely be very busy so go at night around 8pm or go really early. I bet it’s really nice in the summer. There was also an option to rent ice bikes which we never tried cause of the long wait times.” – Janina Lou Morales
Riley Park
Riley Park is a lovely destination park located in northwest Calgary, next to the Kensington shopping center. Riley Park was once a key component of the Cochrane Ranch, which spanned 146,000 acres. The farm was homesteaded by Thomas and Georgina Riley and their family of ten children in 1888, and after Thomas’ death in 1909, the land was returned to The City of Calgary. A cricket pitch, a wading pool, and the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Garden are all located in the park.
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LOCATION:
Address: 800 12 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 0S2
Phone: (403) 268 2489
Website: calgary.ca/csps/parks/locations/nw-parks/riley-park.html
REVIEWS:
“One of my favorite parks in the city! Riley park is the perfect urban city oasis. In the summer, you can see people playing cricket & practicing yoga. As well as catch a view of some of the most beautiful summer blooms. There are some really beautiful old trees here and you can get the perfect view of a full moon.” – Dua Hamed
Carburn Park
Carburn Park is a vast natural area park along the Bow River with three man-made wetlands, a regional trail, and plenty of birds, waterfowl, and wildflowers to see. Senator Patrick Burns’ expansive prairie empire included Carburn Park, which was once the right-of-way for a train line that was to run between Calgary and Montana. Carburn Park was founded in the 1970s, and its name derives from “Carburn Aggregates,” the firm that purchased most of the land and built the ponds. Today, the park exemplifies the protection of wildlife habitat and ecosystems for the use of all Calgarians.
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LOCATION:
Address: 67 Riverview Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2C 4H8
Phone: (403) 268 2489
Website: calgary.ca/csps/parks/locations/se-parks/carburn-park.html
REVIEWS:
“I really like this park. 2 little lakes that get waterfowl. There are paved trails as well as a network of unpaved trails. It always feels like you can avoid other people if you want to. The park has a herd of deer and other wildlife as well.” – Cory Willard
South Glenmore Park
South Glenmore Park features the Weaselhead Natural Park, which is located on the south side of the reservoir. The Variety Children’s Center, a playground and water park open to autistic children, as well as the Glenmore Sailing School is also located in South Glenmore. Moreover, Quinterra Legacy Garden Project is scheduled to open in 2020. It’s a musical garden near Variety Park, complete with new trees and foliage, open fields, a small group multipurpose stage, and outdoor instruments.
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LOCATION:
Address: 24 St SW, Calgary, AB T2V 3N8
Phone: (403) 268 2489
Website: calgary.ca/csps/parks/locations/sw-parks/south-glenmore-park.html
REVIEWS:
“They have a music park that was simply the best. Kids love making noise and I love that it actually sounds nice. The park is very spread out which can be good or bad, but we love it. Then we always finish up with throwing rocks into the reservoir. All of it is wheelchair accessible and the paths are in great shape for bikes, roller blades, scooters, etc. It is a tad hilly and other bikers can go really fast so you do have to be vigilant” – Chelky B
