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 island was named after Peter Anthony Prince, founder of the Eau Claire Lumber Mill, whose sawmill stood near the site. The Prince family donated the land to the city in 1947, and the park opened in 1950. In 1999 a redesign was approved that added a wetland and replanted native species.
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.
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