History

Forty years ago, Parks Foundation began with a single visionary citizen who dreamed of a greener downtown, as high-rises and parking lots rapidly replaced natural spaces. Since its inception in 1984, we've invested over $250 million into capital projects and supported hundreds of community-led park and sports initiatives.

Parks Foundation works to enrich Calgary’s outdoor landscape, shaping the city’s identity and enhancing quality of life. We strive to leave a lasting legacy of innovative park spaces, vibrant communities, and greater access to nature for all. With hundreds of projects completed, we continue to champion vital yet unfunded park initiatives—places that inspire imagination and foster connections between people and nature.

Our most ambitious project to date, the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, is a 145-kilometer pathway encircling Calgary, linking nearly half of the city’s population to green spaces and recreational opportunities.

Discover more about our journey and see how we've shaped Calgary's outdoor legacy. Explore our History Highlights.

Current Parks Foundation Projects

Parks Foundation is currently leading the development of several projects. For more information on a project please click below.

Martin Family Legacy Garden

Martin Family Pump Track & Skatepark

Haultain Park

Flames Rotary Sport Zones (Displayed image is for precedent/reference purposes only; it does not represent the actual design.)

Saddle Ridge Playpark

CN Railway Playpark

Parks Foundation partners with community groups to support the development of new and valued public spaces by awarding grants and providing on-going guidance throughout the duration of every project. We support community organizations by providing accounting services and accepting donations towards each project, issuing tax receipts for eligible donations. Below you will find a list of all our current active partnerships.

Current Park Project Partnerships

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