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Tomkins Park

Tomkins Park

Tomkins Park stretches a block along 17 Avenue SW in downtown Calgary and is nestled among retail shops and restaurants.

About the park

Tomkins Park was established in 1915 on land donated by Henry and Elinor Tomkins.​​

Address: 17 Ave. & 8 St. S.W.

Area: .3 hectares 

Hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.

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Park features

  • Benches
  • Gazebo
  • Automated public toilet
  • Walkways
  • Seasonal water station (with drinking fountain, bottle filling station, pet water fountain, and overhead misting feature)

Seasonal water stations

Did you know? 

This park features a seasonal water station with a drinking fountain, bottle filling station, pet water fountain, and overhead misting feature to help you stay cool during warm weather. For information on other places to access water during extreme heat, please visit calgary.ca/heat.

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