Winter features - Bowness Park
Outdoor skating on the lagoon
Enjoy free outdoor skating on the lagoon in the eastern portion of the park from mid-November to mid-March (weather dependent). Helmets are strongly encouraged.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Skate rentals: Rentals provided by the University of Calgary Outdoor Centre (rental availability may differ from skating hours)
Hockey sticks and nets, toboggans and sleds are not allowed on the ice.
Park features status
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Ice trail
Now open for the season. A 1.6 km track for skating next to the Bow River.
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Ice bikes
Adult and child-sized ice bikes are available for rent.
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Crokicurl
Crokicurl is a large-scale version of the Crokinole board game combined with curling.
Photo gallery
Learn about booking picnic sites.
Overflow Parking is available at Baker Park - shuttle 11 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday, May Long - Labour day
Other features
- Picnic sites & shelters
- Fire pits and BBQ stands
- Washrooms (seasonal & year round)
- Bow River access
- 500 stall parking lot
- Bowness Park map