Calgary Rotary Challenger Park
Calgary Rotary Challenger Park opened its doors to the public in September 2005. Built on 23 acres of land, the park boasts basketball courts, baseball/softball diamonds, football/soccer fields and a 400 meter track.
The mission of the park is to provide accessible sport and recreational facilities where everyone can play. Cerebral Palsy in Alberta, the Renfrew Educational Services and the Special Olympics all operate out of Calgary Rotary Challenger Park. For more information visit
www.challengerpark.com
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Chevron Texaco Learning Pathway
The Learning Pathway is an educational partnership between Parks Foundation Calgary, Chevron Texaco Canada and the City of Calgary that provides visitors with a better understanding of how wetlands work, and what they can do to keep Calgary’s waterways clean. Through the interpretive signs placed along the pathway, it educates visitors about the effects of storm water pollutants on water quality, pollution, treatment processes, effects on animals and plants and the steps that individuals can take to fight these environmental problems. The ChevronTexaco Learning Pathway has since been incorporated into the City of Calgary Parks Department’s Public Education programs. The program is offered to all Calgary school children and is an opportunity to see an urban reclamation project in its various stages. Many children have visited the site in the past year through school field trips and family visits.The pathway is located minutes from downtown along the Bow River, just east of Prince's Island Park.
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Crowfoot Pedestrian Bridge
In 1997, Parks Foundation Calgary and the River Valleys Commission completed the Crowfoot Pedestrian Bridge. Costing $1,083,000.00, the pedestrian bridge is approximately 148 metres in legnth and 2.9 metres wide. It is located under Crowchild Trail above the Bow River.
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Elbow Valley Constructed Wetlands
Located along the Elbow River at 60th Avenue SW, the Elbow Valley Constructed Wetlands were competed in 1999 for a total cost of $250,000.00. This project was undertaken to maximize the educational potential of the site which addresses environmental issues on two fronts: firstly it presents the need for, and the science associated with storm water treatment; and secondly it provides opportunity to engage participants in a wetland habitat. In effect, this area has been transformed into an outdoor science classroom, with a proximity that allows teachers to take their students on field trips. The Elbow Valley Constructed Wetland is used by many schools in Calgary and the surrounding area, and is also included in the City of Calgary’s Parks & Recreation School Programs with a record of being booked to capacity since its opening year.
This project was completed in partnership with Parks Foundation Calgary and the River Valleys Committee.
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Elliston Park
Elliston PArk is located in southeast Calgary on International Avenue (17 Ave SE) between 60th and 68th Streets. Elliston Park was completed in 2005 through the parntership of Parks Foundation Calgary and the Friends of Elliston Society for a total cost of 1,800,000.00.
Elliston Park was an environmental enhancement project that helped restore some of the land back to grassland/prairie habitat. Park visitors can learn about the grasses and wildflowers native to this part of Alberta and the impacts that people can have on the environment. Interpretive signs throughout the park educate the public about the restoration project and the water quality of Elliston Lake, which is the largest storm water lake in Calgary. This 120 acre park is also a recreational space designed for all ages, including a 49 acre lake, a tot’s park, a teen park, beach volley ball court, pathways and a human sundial.
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Gerry Shaw Gardens
The Gerry Shaw Gardens were planted by Parks Foundation Calgary and Mike Stanford in Woods Park in memory of Mike's friend, the late Gerry Shaw.These beautiful gardens were completed in 1994 for a total cost of $350,000.00 and are located along Elbow Drive at 30th Avenue SW.
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Griffith Woods Natural Area
Griffith Woods Natural area lies in the southwest between Highway #8 and the Tsuu T’ina Nation along the Elbow River
The Griffith Woods land is the biggest single donation Calgary has ever received. It is approximately four times larger than Prince’s Island. The 228 acre parcel of land is worth 3.5 million dollars and was donated by Wilbur and Betty Griffith’s family.
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