Caution Updated:

  • New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

Park features - Bowness Park

Wading Pool

Bowness Park offers both a Wading pool at the east end. Access this amenity by parking in the main parking lot and then take a short walk east. Wading pools are typically open from mid-June until fall (weather dependent) and are operated by The City. They are un-guarded facilities open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aquatic wheelchairs are now available at this spray park.

Feature Status Details Updated
Boat Rentals
Closed
1 month ago
Wading Pool
Open
7 days ago
Train Ride
Closed
1 month ago

Lagoon

Bowness Park's shallow lagoon is popular for paddle boating in the summer and ice skating in the winter.

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