Calgary Attractions
Riley Park
South of the SAIT campus, Riley Park brings cricket, gardens and a wading pool into one northwest Calgary park. The City's listing gives an area of nine hectares and an address of 800 12 Street NW.
- Address
- 800 12 Street NW
- Area
- 9 hectares
- Features
- Cricket pitch, wading pool, playground and rock gardens
Gardens and Recreation
The park includes a playground and picnic tables as well as a cricket pitch. On its northern hillside, the Senator Patrick Burns Memorial Rock Gardens were constructed in the 1950s using flagstone from his demolished mansion.
The Riley Family Connection
The land was homesteaded by Thomas and Georgina Riley in 1888 and left to the City in 1909 after Thomas died. For a visit, use the official park information to check facilities and seasonal availability. Water play and seasonal amenities are not promised throughout the year.
Riley Park in pictures
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