The Devonian Group donated the park land for the creation of a place of respite within the hustle and bustle of a busy downtown.

The 1975 park was Designed and built as an artistic expression of a landscape referred to as Brutalist; the fountains and water are symbolic of the area's mountains and rivers. The City recognizes this park and its unique features listing it in Calgary's inventory of evaluated historic resources.

The park is located between Seventh and Eighth Avenues and Seventh and Eighth Streets in the southwest quadrant of the city.

A circular basketball court with three half courts is the newest addition to Century Gardens Park. The basketball court was proposed by Downtown Strategies to provide more outdoor recreational opportunities in the downtown area and to activate Century Gardens Park. This vibrant, circular court is designed for three-on-three basketball and can accommodate individual or group play. The new facility opened on August 9, 2023, and is easily accessible by foot, bike, or transit.

• Historic brutalist waterfalls and fountains (one of the park's most recognizable features, preserved during redevelopment)
• Central splash pad / water feature
• Circular basketball court with three half courts for 3-on-3 play, added in 2023
• Wood amphitheatre for seating and gatherings
• Open lawn and green space
• Landscaped gardens and planting areas
• Public art sculptures, including restored heritage pieces
• Park pavilion buildings
• Public washrooms
• Pathways and seating areas for people spending time downtown
• Seasonal water station (with drinking fountain, bottle filling station, pet water fountain, and overhead misting feature)