Bowness Park
| Location: | 8900 48 Ave. N.W. |
| Area: | 30 hectares |
| Construction update: |
Vehicle access is now available for Bowness Park
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| Park hours: | 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Dec. 31, 2019 extended hours are 5 a.m. – 1 a.m., Jan. 1, 2020) |
| 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
About the 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.
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.
