Bowness Park
About Bowness Park
Bowness Park is located along the Bow River between Stoney Tr. and 85 St. N.W. A shallow lagoon runs along the along the park's southern edge, a favourite spot for paddle boating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Bowness Park is highly used for picnicking and accessing the Bow River.
| Location: | 8900 48 Ave. N.W. |
| Area: | 30 hectares |
| Construction update: | Vehicle access is now available for Bowness Park |
| Park hours: | 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
| Tea House hours: | Open and operated by Seasons of Bowness Visit Seasons of Bowness Facebook page for details and to contact them directly |
| Boat House/ Skate Shop hours/Train Rides: | Operated by the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre. Visit their page for hours and rental information. |
Park features
- Tea House (operated by Seasons of Bowness Park - visit their Facebook page)
- Boat House / Skate Shop / Train Rides (operated by the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre)
- Paths
- Playground
- Shelters
- Washrooms
- Lagoon
- Bow River access
- Picnic areas
- Firepits and BBQ stands
- Outdoor ice skating
- Wading pool
- Cross-country skiing - Open on December 24, 2019
- Overflow Parking at Baker Park - shuttle 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday, May Long - Labour day
History
Bowness Park was built before the First World War by John Hextall, a local land developer. It was built in the town of Bowness as a weekend retreat for nearby Calgarians. The park once had a swimming pool, carousel and orthophonic device on the lagoon.
