Nature & Outdoors in Calgary

Nature & Outdoors across Calgary, ranked by what is verified, described and worth your time.

• Prince's Island ParkPark · 698 Eau Claire Ave SWRiverside park in the middle of downtown.
• Fish Creek Provincial ParkPark · Calgary, AB, CanadaExpansive outdoor park featuring miles of hiking & biking trails, a manmade lake & wildlife.
• Nose Hill ParkPark · 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2P6, CanadaTranquil, spacious park known for its abundant wildlife, hiking trails & archeological finds.
• Pearce Estate ParkPark · 1440 17a St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4T9, CanadaRiverside wetland park featuring a fish hatchery, plus a playground, picnic sites & trails.
• North Glenmore ParkPicnic Area · 7305 Crowchild Trl SW, Calgary, AB T3E 5N5, CanadaWaterfront 208-acre park with trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, fire pits, BBQs & picnic areas.
• Sue Higgins ParkPark · Southland Drive SE &, Deerfoot Trl, Calgary, AB T2J 1S1, CanadaLarge riverside park featuring walking paths, picnic tables, a fenced-in dog park & wildlife.
• Elliston ParkPark · 1827 68 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3T9, CanadaRelaxed public park with a pond, rose garden, playgrounds, picnic shelters & off-leash dog area.
• Carburn ParkPark · 67 Riverview Dr S E, Calgary, AB T2C 4H8, CanadaVerdant park offering abundant outdoor activities, such as ice skating, fishing & bird watching.
• Baker ParkPark · Northwest Calgary, Calgary, AB T3L 1S5, Canada12 hectares on the Bow River with walking paths, an amphitheater & a disc golf course.
• Big Hill Springs Provincial ParkPark · Big Hill Springs Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 2Y3, CanadaScenic park featuring a short hike with a creek & small waterfalls, plus grassy fields for picnics.
• Bowmont ParkHiking · 85 St NW, Calgary, AB T3B 3P5, CanadaPark featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, playgrounds, sports fields & off-leash areas for dogs.
• Shouldice Accessible ParkWalking Trail · 9122 Bow River Pathway, Calgary, AB T3B 2H4, CanadaShouldice Park Playground is the biggest outdoor playground in Calgary that we’ve found and here’s our review so you know what to expect.
• McHugh BluffPark · Crescent Rd NW & Centre Street N, Calgary, AB T2N 1P8, CanadaHillside green space featuring skyline views, plus walking paths & stairs to an observation deck.
• Eau Claire ParkPark · Calgary, AB T2P 7N2, CanadaRiverfront park adjacent to a shopping district offering grassy lawns, trees & walking paths.
• Griffith Woods Park TrailPark · Discovery Ridge Blvd SWShady forest walk along the Elbow River.
• Sien Lok ParkPark · Riverfront Avenue & 1 Street Southwest, Calgary, AB T2P 0B3, CanadaRiverside public park with Chinese lion sculptures, a pagoda, a tai chi area & a playground.
• Ralph Klein Park & Environmental Education CentreWalking Trail · 12350 84 St SE, Calgary, AB T3S 0A4, CanadaArtificial wetland park featuring outdoor sculptures, cool play equipment & a sleek event venue.
• Nose Creek ParkwayHiking · 300 Beddington Trail NE, Calgary, AB T3K 4B8, Canada73-hectare park with an off-leash area for dogs as well as an extensive network of trails & paths.
• St. Patrick's Island ParkPark · 1300 Zoo Rd NERiverside play and the Bloom sculpture.
• River ParkPicnic Area · Riverview Park SE, Calgary, AB T2T 2L5, CanadaRiverside park on nearly 52 acres with an off-leash zone for dogs, memorial & native trees.
• Thomson Family ParkPark · 1236 16 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0B8, CanadaWhimsical play structures, paved walkways & a seasonal skating rink highlight this small park.
• Haultain ParkPark · 225 13 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1N8, CanadaPark featuring tennis courts, a playground & picnic tables, plus the historic Haultain School.
• Inglewood Bird SanctuaryPark · 2425 9 Ave SEQuiet riverside nature walk.
• Glenbow Ranch Provincial ParkPark · 255001 Glenbow Rd, Cochrane, AB T4C 0B7, CanadaTrails through protected grasslands, forests & hills, with industrial & indigenous remnants.
• Fish Creek Provincial ParkPark · 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SEOne of the largest urban parks in Canada.
• Edgemont Lookout PointHiking · Edgemont, Calgary, AB T3A 4T3, CanadaEdgepark Ravine, also referred to as Edgemont Park, was so named because the network of ravines in northwest Calgary are completely surrounded by the community
• Edgemont RavinePark · 9401 Edgebrook Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3A 5T6, CanadaEdgepark Ravine, also referred to as Edgemont Park, was so named because the network of ravines in northwest Calgary are completely surrounded by the community
• Bowness ParkPark · 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2B2, CanadaSerene spot with a lagoon, boat rentals, winter ice skating, a playground & picnic areas.
• Bowness ParkPark · 8900 48 Ave NWLagoon paddling in summer, skating in winter.
• Harmony ParkPark · 115 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0H3, CanadaCompact urban plaza park with a small playground, a lawn & benches.
• Bow Habitat StationNature Centre · 1440 17A St SEFish hatchery and interactive water exhibits.
• Nose Hill ParkHiking · 5620 14 St NWBig-sky prairie hiking inside the city.
• Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation AreaHiking · 194001 160 St W, 20, AB T1S 4K9, CanadaThe Cross Conservation Area is a 4,800 acre day use natural area and nocturnal preserve just outside of Calgary offering educational programs and guided hikes.
• ENMAX ParkPark · Elbow River Pathway & MacDonald Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1E8, CanadaGrassy greenway along the Elbow River, featuring paved paths for walking, cycling & running.
• Elgin HillTobogganing · 180 McKenzie Towne Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4J8, CanadaCalgary parks offer features and activities such as pathways, playgrounds, picnic sites, wading pools, skating and cross-country skiing. Learn about some of the parks locations and what they offer.
• Turtle HillTobogganing · Glendale, Calgary, AB T3E 3S9, CanadaIn the winter, tobogganing and sledding on the hills of Calgary is a thrilling way to enjoy the winter and take advantage of the snow.
• Rundle ParkPark · Rundle, Calgary, AB T1Y 2Y2, CanadaCalgary parks offer features and activities such as pathways, playgrounds, picnic sites, wading pools, skating and cross-country skiing. Learn about some of the parks locations and what they offer.
• Gray Park Outdoor Experiences & EducationPark · 861 40 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 2N1, CanadaWestern Sky works with landowners and communities across southern Alberta to care for water, grasslands, wetlands and working lands.
• Sandy Beach PlaygroundBeach · Altadore, Calgary, AB T2T 3Y4, Canada
• Shouldice Athletic ParkPark · 1515 Home Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0V8, Canada
• Bottomlands ParkPark · 425 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4S4, Canada
• Valleyview ParkBike Trail · 3224 26 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 0L4, Canada
• Century GardensPark · 826 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1A2, Canada
• Crescent ParkWalking Trail · 1101 2 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0B8, Canada
• Beaver Dam FlatsWalking Trail · 3A6, Bow River Pathway, Calgary, AB T2C 2C6, Canada
• Tomkins ParkPark · 17 Ave. & 8 St. S.W, Calgary, AB T2T 0A3, Canada
• Deerfoot Athletic ParkHiking · 1503 Trans-Canada Hwy, Calgary, AB T2E 4S7, Canada
• West Nose Creek Park (Confluence Park)Park · 300 Beddington Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T3K 1L1, Canada