The Calgary Parks 100 Project is a partnership between the City of
Calgary Parks, and the Calgary Area Cachers to celebrate Calgary
Parks 100th anniversary. Calgary Parks has supplied cache
containers and swag for 100 caches, and they are being placed in
100 parks around Calgary.
Bowness Park
Notice: Bowness Park is currently in the planning stages of a
redevelopment.
Park Features
* Paths * Playground * Shelters * Washrooms * Water fountains *
Bow River access * Spray park - open mid June - September long
weekend * Picnic areas (can be booked) * Firepits and BBQ stands *
ParkSide Café * Outdoor ice skating (on lagoon) - typically open
mid December to end of February, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. o Skate rentals
and skate sharpening available at the ParkSide Café * Cross-country
skiing
About the Park
Most people think Bowness Park is located along the Bow River
between Stoney Tr. and 85 St. N.W., however it also extends East of
85th to 80th St, with access under the 85th Street Bridge from the
more developed part of the park. A shallow lagoon runs along the
along the park's southern edge, a favourite spot for paddle boating
in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Bowness Park is highly
used for picnicking and accessing the Bow River.
History
Bowness Park was built before the First World War by John
Hextall, a local land developer. It was built in the town of
Bowness as a weekend retreat for nearby Calgarians. The park once
had a swimming pool, carousel and orthophonic device on the
lagoon.