This project is part of The City’s 5A Pathway and Bikeway Network Program and will provide a safe, comfortable, year-round connection for people of all ages and abilities.

The pathway will close a key gap in Calgary’s active transportation network, making it easier to walk, bike and ride between southeast communities – including Millican Estates, Ogden, Lynnwood and Riverbend.

Calgary’s multi‑use pathways are designed for everyone. The pathway will be open to people walking, running, cycling, in‑line skating, and using mobility devices such as wheelchairs.

For more information on what modes of transportation are allowed where, please refer to this guide.

Keeping sidewalks and pathways clear is a shared responsibility.

While The City does its part clearing designated pathways, sidewalks and other high-use public areas, City Bylaws requires property owners and/or occupants to:

• Remove snow and ice down to the bare surface from public sidewalks bordering your property within 24 hours after snowfall ends.
• Clear at least 1.5 metres of snow and ice from public pathways in front of and beside your property within the same timeframe.

We looked at several possible routes for this pathway, but steep slopes and limited space would not allow for a safe and comfortable route for everyone.

Routing the pathway along the edge of Harry Huish Park:

• Fills a missing connection in the network
• Provides a safe, accessible way to travel to and through the park
• Maximizes the useable area of the main off‑leash area while allowing multi-modal travel
• Minimizes impacts to mature trees

Harry Huish Park will continue to operate as an off‑leash area.

The multi‑use pathway will be a dedicated travel route for people walking, wheeling, and cycling, even where it runs through an off-leash area. As with other shared spaces in Calgary:

• Dogs may remain off leash within the designated off-leash area of Harry Huish Park - The park will continue to operate as an off-leash dog area. Dog owners are expected to keep their dogs under control at all times and ensure they do not interfere with people using the pathway.
• Dogs are permitted on the pathway but must be on leash - When dogs are on the pathway, they must be on‑leash, even when the adjacent park is off‑leash park is off‑leash. This helps keep the pathway safe and predictable for all users.
• Pathway users are expected to follow the regulatory 20 km/h speed limit and stay aware of their surroundings - People using the pathway are asked to stay aware of their surroundings, watch for dogs and other park users nearby, and adjust their speed as needed, especially in shared or busy areas.

Visit Dog Leash Guidelines for more information about when dogs must be on‑leash, how off‑leash areas work, and the Parks & Pathways bylaws.

This section of the pathway has been designed to support safe sharing of space.

The pathway has been aligned along the edge of Harry Huish Park to keep the main off‑leash area more open. Clear sightlines allow people using the pathway and dog owners to see one another early, making it easier to slow down, adjust, and move through the area comfortably.

Using the space safely is a shared effort:

• People walking, wheeling, or cycling along the pathway are encouraged to travel at a comfortable speed and stay aware of dogs and other park users nearby.
• Dog owners can continue to enjoy the off‑leash area, with the expectation that dogs are kept under control, especially near the pathway, in line with City of Calgary parks and pathways rules.

We understand that changes in familiar park spaces can feel uncomfortable at first. Similar pathways already run through off‑leash areas in other parts of Calgary and are used safely every day.

Once the pathway is in place, we will continue to listen to feedback and monitor how people and dogs use the space. If needed, we can look at additional measures to further improve comfort for all park users.

Construction will bring temporary changes to the area. Unless otherwise posted, work may take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

During construction, residents and businesses nearby can expect:

• Noise, vibration, and activity from construction crews, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
• Traffic impacts, including lane closures and detours.
• Sidewalk closures where work is underway. Safe, clearly signed detour routes will be provided for people walking, wheeling, and cycling.

The project team is committed to preserving the neighbourhood’s tree canopy as much as possible. Tree pruning or removal is always considered a last resort.

To accommodate the pathway, some tree pruning and limited removals will be required. The City of Calgary’s Urban Forestry team has worked closely with the project design team to reduce the number of affected trees and minimize impacts wherever feasible.

All pruning and removals will:

• Be reviewed and approved by Urban Forestry
• Be completed by a qualified arborist

When tree removal is necessary, The City collects compensation for the loss of the trees, which Urban Forestry uses to reinvest in tree planting across the city. This helps maintain and grow a healthy urban tree canopy for all Calgarians.