Bowness Park (NW, SW)
48 Ave @ 86 Street in Bowness
This park is best known as a starting point for Bow River rafters, as well as summer barbecues and baseball.
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Prince's Island (SW, Downtown)
From the North: Memorial Dr @ 3 St NW
From the South: Anywhere beside Eau Claire
Float along the Bow River, Princes Island is the finishing point for most Bow River rafters. This park on the edge of downtown is very popular at lunch. Refreshments can be had at Eau Claire Market.
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Stanley Park (SW)
From the West: Lansdowne @ Elbow Dr, head northeast along the river
From the East: on 42 Ave SE west of Macleod Tr. S
The river-side park is close to downtown, nestled between Elbow River and Macleod Trail. Swim at the outdoor pool (open mid-June to Labour Day) or TUBE in the Elbow River. Suntan in the summer beside the tennis courts or beside the river.
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River Park/Sandy Beach (SW)
14A St @ 50 Ave SW, Drive down the hill.
This park is popular for barbecues and kids playing on the swings beside the river. There is a gravelly beach (not sandy!) on the Elbow river but a great entry point for Tubers. You’ll enjoy a great view of downtown, which is only 5 km away.
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