Martin Family Legacy Garden - A Dementia Inclusive Park
A first-of-its-kind outdoor space designed with and for people living with dementia, their caregivers and families.
20,000 Calgarians are living with dementia right now. By 2030, this number is expected to reach 34,000. Despite the large number of Calgarians impacted both directly and indirectly, there are no public outdoor spaces designed to meet the unique needs of those living with dementia and those who love them. This is why Parks Foundation is committed to bringing Canada’s first-ever dementia inclusive park to Calgary, ensuring that every Calgarian has a place to embrace their outdoor life.
The Martin Family Legacy Garden will serve not only as a physical space for outdoor engagement but also as a powerful tool for raising awareness and reducing stigma. The park design will include safety features, sensory features and increased signage and wayfinding to ensure that this is a dementia inclusive space.
Parks Foundation is currently accepting donations on an ongoing basis, as continued funding is essential to ensuring the long-term sustainability of this transformative park. To contribute, please click the donation button below.
Take a peek into the upcoming park in Dover that is designed with and for individuals with dementia, their family and caregivers.
Proposed park design, (concept design is subject to change).
Park Location
Southview park in the southeast community of Dover.
Southview park was chosen for several reasons including its proximity to seniors residences and support programs, transit options and accessibility.
Concept design is subject to change
Park Concept
Colourful pathways
Sensory gardens
Seating and shaded areas
Murals
Thank you to our donors and partners who made this project possible
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