Prince's Island Park, Urban park on an island in downtown Calgary, Canada.
This 50-acre (20-hectare) park sits on an island in the Bow River and features landscaped gardens, open lawns, wetlands, walking trails, playgrounds, and views of the city skyline.
The park was established in 1947 on land donated by the Prince family, honoring Peter Anthony Prince who founded the Eau Claire Lumber Mill in 1886 and helped develop early Calgary infrastructure.
The park hosts major community events throughout the year, including the Calgary Folk Music Festival, Shakespeare performances, Canada Day celebrations, and Heritage Day festivals that attract around 150,000 visitors annually.
The park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and can be reached by pedestrian bridges from the downtown pathway system at 4 Street and 1 Avenue Southwest.
The park features the Chevron Learning Pathway, an educational trail surrounding a constructed wetland that treats stormwater before it flows back into the Bow River, teaching visitors about water quality.
Location: Calgary
Inception: 1947
Operator: City of Calgary
Shares border with: West Eau Claire Park, Eau Claire Plaza
Address: 4 Street and 1 Avenue Southwest T2P 5N4 Calgary
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:00-23:00
Phone: +14032682489
Website: http://calgary.ca/CSPS/Parks/Pages/Locations/Downtown-parks/Princes-Island-Park.aspx
GPS coordinates: 51.05560,-114.06800
Latest update: November 28, 2025 13:00
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