Bowness Park, Municipal park and historic site in northwest Calgary, Canada
The 30-hectare park stretches along the Bow River, featuring a central lagoon for summer paddling and winter skating activities throughout the year.
John Hextall established the park in 1911 as part of an agreement to extend streetcar service to his Bowness Estates development project.
During the 1920s and 1930s, the park received up to 25,000 weekend visitors who came for swimming, dancing, and outdoor entertainment.
Visitors can access the park from 5 AM to 11 PM daily, with options to rent boats, ice skates, and reserve picnic sites at no cost.
The park includes a restored miniature train that carries passengers through the grounds, continuing a tradition from earlier decades.
Location: Calgary
Inception: 1911
GPS coordinates: 51.09700,-114.21700
Latest update: March 13, 2025 18:31
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