Fantastic location, great games, awesome facility. Brand new facility, huge playground and loads of…read moregames. I LOVE IT!

I visited Prince's Island Park while on a work trip in Calgary. Wow. What a beautiful park. I went…read moreon a jog from downtown Calgary where my hotel was and it is so nice to have a large park so close to the city. I think there's ~50 acres of land with plenty of well-maintained walkways for walking, jogging, biking. This seems like a perfect place to go on a date, walk around a bit during a work break, read a book on the many places to sit there, or just walk/jog like I did. There is also a cafe located near the center in the park. Unfortunately it was closed when I visited but I heard it's good!

This beautiful, 50 acre"urban park" is found on the north side of downtown Calgary by the Eau…read moreClaire neighborhood and is a fantastic place to get out in nature - even though it's in such close proximity to the city. There are paved walking paths and gravel trails - all very well maintained. We saw lots of geese and ducks and butterflies too - it was surprisingly peaceful! I imagine this would be a great place for migratory bird watching when the time is right! Lots of articles call this park the "heart" of Calgary...it certainly is popular but I can see why. It's lovely - there's tons of flower gardens, some native bee habitats, and it's surrounded by the Bow river on all sides and even has a lagoon that you can ice skate on in winter. Calgary holds lots of festivals here. There are picnic areas and playgrounds and even a cute little cafe. Several bridges connect it to downtown Calgary and one of them connects you to the other more northern side as well. It's very walkable and easy to access - I'd definitely say it's handicap accessible as a good portion of the paths are paved and flat. There are lots of info signs dotted around the island as well. Definitely a must see when visiting the city! We loved it!

We went on Saturday late afternoon and it's was crazy packed. Parking was a little rough. There are…read morekids literally everywhere so be prepared to be surrounded by families. The lake is pretty huge and we stayed in the initial sandy/grass area. Once you're in the water, there's man-made steps that can be pretty slippery. Its deceivingly deeper than you would think.

This beach is somewhere to go when you need a fast good cold down in the NE. Mostly used by small…read morekids and their families who live in Chestermere. The water and drop is fast there are steps to walk down into the water. Yeah.. There is some seed weed that floats on the water but no big deal. Enough space to park at the community hall from the beach. It's better to bring your food and picnic here... Sometimes there is a truck to buy cold drinks and slush. It's a place for a cool down when there's nothing else...

Nice, neat, and relaxing. We were at the Farmers market and looked up on parks nearby. I'm so glad…read morethat we went here. It was covered with snow but the walk way was clear of snow. You could walk upto the Bow and listen to the relaxing sound of water. This is not an off leash park. I met a few furry friends who were on leash, of course. Park is better than a mall, no doubt:)

A really nice park on the Calgary / Bow River pathway system. All season. Skating in the winter…read more People seem to like Kayaking here as well. I've seen several people on the bigger pond kayaking around. Always good for people walking, jogging, spending time with family, kayaking, and taking pictures. Lots of people walk their dogs here, and as an In the fall, the changing colours are lovely to see here. It goes quickly though, so make sure you get down there when the leaves start to turn as they won't wait for you. It's a good area to see birds too. Geese are here it seems all year round. I think there are other seasonal / migratory birds which pass through the area as well. White American Pelicans summer along this stretch of the river during the summer. I've seen whitetail deer in this area a number of times. It's highly probably that there are occasional coyotes in the area and so like in many Calgary parks, be watchful of your dog. It's a wonderful park if this is your area.

riley park is a lovely destination spot during any time of year! i love it here so much and love…read morethe cricket set up here!! go GCC

A very nice huge park. For some reason this park reminded me of QE park in Vancouver BC. tis big…read moreand there are few events happening here during the summer time. Like you can join in on bocce games and other games. You will need to check Facebook for that. Free drop in are welcome. On top of that there are nice plants and thing to look at during the summer making it really nice and relaxing to walk in. Overall, I like coming here. After the good walk, you can go down to Kensington and get yourself a treat.

Okay, this is not an extensive Botanical Garden, but it's still a lovely place, in the middle of a…read moreshopping center. They have a nice selection of different plants. Love the different textures and blooms. Signage is available to let you know what you are looking at. Some excellent spots for taking photos or selfies. The many people I saw, individuals, couples and families were all enjoying the chance to spend some time indoors (it was a little chilly outside) but still be in nature. Nice :)

One of the most unique botanic gardens I've visited - truly lovely! Unlike most other botanic…read moregardens, you'll find this one on the top floor of a large shopping mall in the heart of downtown Calgary and Stephens Ave walk. Over 2 acres of gardens - with over 500 trees, 50 varieties of plants, fountains, fish ponds, and a 900 sq. ft. living wall, fountains that acts as a natural bio filter. Many of the plants are labeled and there are interesting info signs scattered about. There's a kids playground and even a small climbing wall on one end. Scattered throughout are lots of bistro style tables and chairs. And they have a permanent sculpture exhibit by Tom Ward - such whimsical wooden sculptures - they fit perfectly in the gardens. And turns out, the sculptor was a City of Calgary employee! The city parks department maintains the gardens and they do a lovely job. It was spotless inside and such a relaxing place to take a break after tons of walking around the city. Definitely worth a stop when exploring the downtown core. Highly recommend!

I'm so glad that Wendy reviewed this on Yelp! I didn't realize I could review parks (didn't think…read morethey had a specific address). I love Sandy Beach! I say this as a cyclist. This park is on the Elbow River Pathway between Stanley Park and the Glenmore Reservoir. When cycling through this park I have a few tips for you. #1 - Keep to the west side pathway. There are two paths that pass through the park, one of which is closer to the river. The one closer to the river is busiest with pedestrian traffic. #2 - Dismount on the suspension bridge, especially if there is another cyclist on the bridge. It's super narrow. There are signs that say to do this. #3 - When riding Southward there is a large steep hill at the end of the park. Go ahead and put yourself into low gear and challenge it! It's a toughy, but short and worth it! I always feel like Superman after I hit the top! I have visited this park a few times to use the outdoor grills. I typically bring charcoal briquettes because I'm cycling or walking in which is light and more compact that bringing firewood. I'd suggest using firewood when possible if you want to cook faster or your food is very raw, like steak. I typically bring hot dogs, marshmallows and quick to heat items. There are bon fire pits as well but you need to get there in the early afternoon in peak times to secure one. Be sure to bring your bathing suit! The beach is beside the suspension bridge which isn't particularly sandy, but a nice cool shallow dip in the Elbow River!

This is one of the best parks in Calgary! It is very central, quiet and on the Elbow River!…read more Being a regular dog walker, this off leash is a haven for letting your pup go for a big run. There are loads if dogs and lots of room for them to safely chase each other around. By sticking to the ridge, cars are a long way off and the gravel pathways keep cyclists and rollerbladers away, ensuring safety for your dogs. There are doggie water fountains and lots of trees and smells! Parking along the park is ample and easy to get to. Overall a mist visit!

I had a reservation at treehouse but when we came to check they said we didn't have one and the…read moreguy at the front desk started laughing and we were stuck with a table and this was the day before the party. It also is practiclly only for toddlers where has other parks are for many ages. I would recommend NOT to go there unless your there for a birthday party or your a toddler. P.S he lied and we did have a reservation and I was super excited.

Took my one year old to this indoor playground and she had so much fun! They had two ball pits,…read morekitchen sets, plush toys, and tons of room to play around! Big food variety and lots of tables to sit down. The different sections for older kids looked like lots of fun too. I would like to see staff monitoring larger kids coming into the toddler section, but overall we enjoyed ourselves and would come back again!

I love taking a stroll to St. Patrick Island after enjoying an espresso and chocolate croissant at…read morethe Simmons Building. Just follow the river walk east and walk over the pedestrian bridge from East Village. Once on the island (31 acres of island) there's a walking path that loops around that makes a nice stroll past water features, a bridge, "Bloom' Sculpture (it's 7 stories high!), a park with a great big hill, an amazingly long bench for lounging in the sun with your 20 closest friends and picnic tables. In the summer, you can enjoy a 'movie in the park'. The movies run in front of the great big hill. The hill has the perfect slope to lean back and enjoy the big screen. When you're on the hill you face downtown Calgary which looks amazing at twilight. In the spring you'll see geese leading their goslings around the park and on the river. There's nothing cuter than a bunch of goslings.

I love all the development in this area that is really enhancing the park. You can easily park in…read morethe East Village and grab delicious items for a picnic or just grab a coffee then stroll along the river walk, cross back and forth on the pedestrian bridges, play in the park, check out wildlife or rent bikes and go for a long ride along the river. I'm always impressed with how gorgeous the colors in the river are and it's so nice that we have parks like this that allow everyone to enjoy Calgary's natural beauty. I recently attended a yoga in the park session and it was a great setting for a really relaxing evening.