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Bowness Park
Calgary's year-round destination for outdoor adventure, family fun, and riverside relaxation.
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Calgary's year-round destination for outdoor adventure, family fun, and riverside relaxation.
Bowness Park is a beloved 30-hectare urban park nestled along the Bow River in northwest Calgary. This scenic destination offers diverse recreational activities across all seasons, from summer rafting and picnicking to winter ice skating and cross-country skiing. Families enjoy the playgrounds, waterpark, and miniature train, while outdoor enthusiasts explore the extensive walking and biking trails connecting to Baker Park. With equipment rentals, barbecue areas, and peaceful river views, Bowness Park provides an accessible escape for both locals and visitors seeking nature and community.
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Enjoy year-round fun with summer rafting and waterpark, fall photo spots, and winter ice skating on the river.
Explore scenic paths along the Bow River, including loops to Baker Park and residential areas with bridges.
Features playgrounds, a kids' train ride, picnic areas, BBQ spots, and a beverage shop for convenience.
Raft rentals available for river adventures, with options for swimming and boating in warmer months.
Hosts occasional live music and charity events, adding to the park's vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Sveta Kopylov
An ideal destination for families and couples. You can enjoy a cup of coffee and ski across the expansive area or simply stroll through the park. Additionally, skiing equipment is available for rent, and a free ski helper is provided.
miss_j
Bowness Park has always been our favorite Fall spot. It's so beautiful that we keep coming back every year to do our yearly fall photos. It's also a great park during summer as there is a waterpark free for kids. Also, lots of people enjoy the bow river rafting with their own rafts or rental. Some people actually go swimming too, although I'm sure the water will be too cold. Winter is also beautiful as people can ice skate along the park. You can do a walking/biking loop trail from here to Baker Park, which is very easy. You will have to pass a nice bridge that connects the river. Path is open all season. There is also a path at the end (close to the green bridge) going up to the community residential area. People walk or even bike going up there. It is now fully developed. There is a lot of squirrel in the area, which is a treat for the kids. If you need to get drinks, there's a small shop that sells beverages, which is great, especially during the winter season. I love this park as it's very spacious and has a lot to offer. Also summer time if you get lucky, there's a guy that plays music and collects donations for a few charities.
Selin 赛琳
Went there with family, it was the best! Everyone enjoyed the peaceful bow river. Took a long walk and it was 100% worth it. BUT BRING SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY! There are lots of mosquitoes in the season I went, so be prepared! Raft rental available! We went up a ramp and followed a trail. MUST GO ON THAT WALK! there are stairs too if you prefer. A little park with flowers and cute bear statue too! Brings back memories when I went as a kid!!!
Faiz Hanafi
My favourite park in the city tied with Prince's Island! It's very pretty and a great place to come for a picnic, BBQ, with a boat, or just to hangout near the Bow river. I run here and it's always nice to see people having fun and existing. Great place for kids too, as there's plenty of playground areas, and even a little train for them to ride!
Summer
A park where you can experience a splendid summer. Despite recent issues, it's still a beautiful neighborhood. If I lived here, I would be so happy. I should come back for a barbecue later. Walking along the quiet paths, it felt like happiness would stay by my side forever. It's a great place to enjoy the leisure of everyday life. It has a different atmosphere from Bow River.
