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Bowness Park

Bowness Park

Bowness Park is located along the Bow River between Stoney Tr. and 85 St. N.W. 

About the park

Bowness Park is one of Calgary's most popular parks. It features a shallow lagoon popular for paddle boating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The park also also has a wading pool, boat rentals and a children's train ride.

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.

Address: 8900 48 Ave. N.W.

Area: 30 hectares

Park hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Please note: Parking at Bowness Park is limited.

Park map

Bowness Park map

Features

Bowness Park offers many amenities along the Bow River. You can find features such as wading pools, a lagoon along side a tea house and boat rentals. There are also numerous pathways with washrooms, with bookable firepits and BBQ stands.

Winter features

In winter you can enjoy free outdoor skating at the lagoon. Other winter activities include cross-country ski trails, ice bikes, ice trails, crokicurl, curling and fire/BBQ stands.

Rentals and bookings

There are numerous picnic sites which can be booked for free. Ride the vintage Mini-Train or rent a boat and go for a paddle around the scenic Bowness Lagoon.

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