Richmond Green Regional Park Redevelopment
Richmond Green Regional Park
Richmond Green is a City-owned greenspace in southwest Calgary.
The Richmond Green Regional Park redevelopment project aims to expand park greenspace, improve park amenities and enhance connectivity to surrounding communities.
Project update
August 2025
We are pleased to share the design plan for the Richmond Green Regional Park Redevelopment.
The refined plan reflects a shift toward higher-quality amenities, improved accessibility, and increased natural space. Informed by technical feasibility analysis and community engagement feedback, the design focuses on addressing amenity gaps, improving site function, and aligning with budget objectives.
The redevelopment is currently in detailed design and construction.
The first phase of construction, which includes abatement and demolition of the former Operations Workplace Centre, began in spring 2025 and is expected to be complete by August 2025. Enabling works for the next phase of construction will continue in this area through fall 2025.
Through the detailed design process, amenities that best fit the site have been identified, along with both short-term and future opportunities outlined in the Master Plan to guide the park’s ongoing evolution. Construction drawings for the first phases of redevelopment will continue through 2025–2026, with Phase 2 construction anticipated to begin in spring 2026.
Project phases
Phase 1: Demolition and abatement
The first phase of construction, abatement and demolition of the former Operations Workplace Centre began in Spring 2025.
Work in the park will continue through Fall 2025 with construction necessary to prepare the Operations Workplace Centre site for Phase 2.
Phase 2: Park redevelopment
The second phase of construction is expected to begin in early 2026. Work will include the development of the following park amenities:
East
- Disc golf upgrades
- Playground
- Pathway additions and upgrades
- Picnic area
- LID stormwater management
- Parking lot
West
- Dedicated pickleball courts
- Minor pathway additions and tie-ins
During the redevelopment project, we anticipate partial park closures during construction. Please watch for signage identifying construction areas to ensure safety for all.
Project timeline
- Spring 2025 - Detailed design concept and feasibility studies complete
- Spring 2025 - Phase 1 Construction (Operations Workplace Centre demolition and abatement)
- Summer 2025 – Draft construction phasing plan
- Fall 2025 - Enabling works to incorporate the Operations Workplace Centre into the site
- Spring 2026 – Phase 2 Construction begins
Proposed capital investment
Phase 1: $3M
Phase 2: $24M
Address: 2539 33 Ave SW
Hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Park map
Park design
The Richmond Green Regional Park design was guided by the vision of creating a cohesive, accessible, and flexible regional park that balances active recreation with passive, natural space. The design reflects community input gathered in 2021, 2022, and 2023, along with technical feasibility studies that considered site constraints such as underground water reservoirs and salt-impacted soils.
The design also strengthens integration with surrounding communities by improving access points and pathways while creating spaces that accommodate a variety of user groups.
The Richmond Green Park redevelopment features:
- 16-court dedicated pickleball facility
- Permanent and improved disc golf course (upgrading the current temporary layout)
- Destination playground designed for a wide range of ages and abilities
- Preservation of the toboggan hill and baseball diamond
- Additional accessible access routes into and throughout the park
- Expanded pathway network for walking, cycling, and rolling
- Expanded tree canopy and new planting to enhance shade, habitat, and biodiversity
- Low-Impact Development (LID) stormwater management features
- Additional parking to improve visitor access
- Multi-use sport court
- Covered and open picnic areas for gatherings and informal events
- Open fields designed for spontaneous field sports and informal play
- Site furniture and signage to support wayfinding and recreation
- Naturalized areas designed for low maintenance and ecological value
- Increased opportunities for passive recreation (quiet gathering, nature appreciation, flexible green space)
Richmond Green Park master plan
Please note: some design components have changed from earlier park designs shared due to technical or budget constraints.
You can review a summary of park design refinements and updates.
What to expect during construction
To keep park visitors safe, partial park closures will be required throughout construction. Please watch for signage identifying construction areas.
We appreciate the community’s patience as we bring these long-term improvements to life. Once complete, Richmond Green will offer more diverse recreation opportunities, restored natural areas, and enhanced connections that benefit both residents and visitors.
About the project
Richmond Green Regional Park is a 48.5-acre redevelopment project in southwest Calgary that will transform three distinct areas into a cohesive and vibrant regional park featuring both active and passive recreational opportunities.
Currently, the park offers a variety of recreational amenities, including a temporary disc golf course (on the former golf course), tennis/pickleball courts, a baseball diamond, toboggan hill, and playground. The site also includes underground water reservoirs and a 10-acre parcel of land formerly used as a City of Calgary Operations Workplace Centre.
With the closure of the Richmond Green Golf Course and the decommissioning of the Operations Workplace Centre, the park is now being reimagined as a connected and inclusive destination. The redevelopment aims to:
- Expand greenspace and restore natural amenities
- Improve and diversify recreational amenities for all ages and abilities
- Enhance pathways and connections to surrounding communities
- Incorporate sustainable design features, such as bioswales and low-impact stormwater management
Once complete, Richmond Green will serve as a welcoming regional park that balances recreation, community gathering spaces, and environmental stewardship.
Project background
In June 2019, Council passed a Notice of Motion to close Richmond Green Golf Course after the 2019 golf season as part of the Golf Course Sustainability Strategy. This decision was aimed at addressing sustainability and operational challenges.
In November 2020, Council directed The City’s real estate division to submit a land use application to enable the redevelopment of 5 acres of land on the north-west portion of the park site. At the same time, Council directed the assessment of the remaining 48 acres.
In July 2021, the Richmond Green Needs Assessment was conducted to determine current issues and concerns within the park and note potential areas for improvement. In addition, the former golf course was converted to a disc golf course in 2021 for interim use, which overlays drinking water reservoirs.
In May 2022, Council directed City Administration to market and sell a 5.5-acre parcel of land at Richmond Green Park. The purchaser application process opened on October 3, 2022. Proceeds of land sale, minus real-estate costs of approximately $1.5M, were directed to be reinvested into replacing the baseball diamonds and improving the park.
In August 2024, the sale of the 5.5-acre parcel of land at Richmond Green Park was finalized at a price of $12 million.
The first phase of construction of the Richmond Green Regional Park redevelopment is anticipated to begin in Spring 2025 and will include abatement and demolition of the former City of Calgary operations workplace centre.
The two small baseball diamonds on the development parcel have been relocated off site. We anticipate the existing access road to be enhanced to provide vehicle and transit connections with the Currie community to the south.
With the re-purposing and incorporation of the former golf course (+17.5 acres) and the former City of Calgary operations workplace centre (+10 acres), an increase of approximately 22 acres will become open park space available for free public use, despite the loss of the development parcel (-5.5 acres).
A total of 48.5 acres will become a publicly accessible park that will exist in conjunction with drinking water infrastructure. Pedestrian safety, connectivity and the park experience are important aspects for the park redevelopment.
Detailed park design
This project is currently in the detail design and construction phase.
The detail design and construction phase will identify what amenities are feasible for the park design and develop phased construction plans to outline the park’s short- and long-term development.
The redevelopment includes building demolition and abatement, remediation of salt-impacted soils, vegetation and bioswale planting, and construction of amenities such as a new playground, pathways, and sport courts.
Public engagement
Public engagement and Q&A sessions for this project were held in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
To view engagement information and reports visit the Richmond Green Park engagement webpage.