Parks and recreation
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Take a class at one of our Art Centres, tour Calgary's public art, or enjoy a cultural festival.
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Visit our parks or playgrounds for a variety of seasonal activities and hundreds of fields for sporting events.
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Swimming, sailing, skating, golf, fitness, art, day camps and more. We have programs available for a variety of interests.
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We have facilities throughout Calgary where you can swim, sail, golf, play, create and stay active.
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Book your parties or rent our various indoor and outdoor locations for all kinds of functions or activities.
Activities in Calgary
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Take lessons, drop-in for a swim and see where you can swim indoor and outdoor.
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Enjoy a round of golf with your friends at our beautiful golf courses or learn how to play and improve your skills.
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Enjoy a skate or a game of shinny in our arenas. We also offers lessons to help you gain confidence and learn new skills.
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Immerse yourself in nature with our diverse nature programs, offering educational and recreational experiences for all ages.
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We have classes for drawing, painting, pottery, mixed media and much more. Learn to work in a new media or introduce your kids to the arts through one of our day camps.
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We offer a wide variety of lessons, including low-cost and free ones, as well as drop-in activities.
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Explore our fun, free activities for children, youth, adults, and families. These safe, supervised programs are great for making new friends and learning new activities.
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Whenever you feel like some family time or a serious workout, drop in for all the fun and fitness you can handle. Whatever you live to do, good times are waiting at a location near you.
Arts and culture
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Buskers add delight, interest and energy to an afternoon stroll.
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The public art program transforms the way Calgarians see, think, and experience the city around them.
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If you are looking to host a festival or event in Calgary, we can help.
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Funding for community-based arts and culture initiatives.
Parks and outdoor spaces
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Discover the different park locations, offering green spaces for relaxation and recreation in every community.
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Enjoy outdoor courts across the city.
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Unleash your furry friend's energy at designated off-leash areas, fostering socialization and exercise for dogs and their owners.
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Traverse Calgary's extensive pathway network — providing scenic routes for biking, walking, and rolling amidst natural beauty.
Recreation facilities and courses
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We have a number of indoor facilities throughout Calgary where you can swim, play, and stay active.
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We have 12 arenas with 19 indoor rinks and we offer ice time for hockey, ringette, broomball and figure skating.
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There are 13 athletic parks in Calgary where you can participate sports like soccer, softball, field hockey, rugby, baseball, slo pitch, track and field, or football and our facilities can be booked for competitions and tournaments.
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Our facility accommodates a variety of indoor and outdoor sports like soccer, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, lawn bowling, bocce ball, rugby, and flag football.
Seasonal activities
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Tee off at our premier golf courses in scenic parkland settings, offering challenging play and stunning vistas.
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Find refreshing aquatic escapes to cool off and beat the summer heat.
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Your guide to scenic locations equipped with amenities perfect for enjoying outdoor dining and relaxation with family and friends.
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Our sailing school is the largest in Canada, and is the only facility in Calgary for sailing, disabled sailing, dragon boat racing, rowing, canoeing and kayaking.
You may also be interested in
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Our 20-year plan on how we will develop, redevelop, and manage parks in the city.
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Our strategy for public recreation for the next 25 years that will increase investment in facilities, programs and services throughout Calgary.
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See how we’re growing and improving Calgary’s parks to create great spaces for everyone to enjoy.
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We're building and enhancing Calgary's public recreation spaces. Discover what’s happening now.