Calgary Attractions
Stanley Park
Stanley Park winds along the Elbow River in the inner southwest, and it's busy for good reason. The City's address for it is 330 42 Avenue SW. It covers about 21 hectares and is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Operated by
- City of Calgary Parks
- Community
- Parkhill, Rideau Park, Elboya
- Size
- About 21 hectares
- Park type
- City regional park
Things to Do
In summer, families head for the City-run Stanley Park Outdoor Pool and its wading pool. Next to it, the Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club plays on the greens and welcomes the public. The City also lists tennis courts, a sports field, playgrounds, picnic sites with barbecue stands, washrooms and seasonal water fountains. You can fish or launch a canoe or raft on the Elbow, and in winter the toboggan hill gets plenty of use.
A Little Local History
Tucked into the north end, at 4 Street and 36 Avenue SW, is Princess Obolensky Park. It was dedicated in 1984 to Princess Tania Obolensky, who escaped the Russian revolution as an 11-year-old in 1917 and went on to open La Boutique, a popular Calgary clothing and gift shop, in 1952.
My Tips
Check the City's water quality advisories before you get in the river, and look up pool hours before you go, since they change through the season.
The Neighbourhoods Around It
You're close to Macleod Trail and 42 Avenue SW here, and 39 Avenue station on the Red Line is a short walk east. Parkhill and Rideau Park border the park, and Elboya, Roxboro, Elbow Park and Manchester are nearby. If you like older inner-city streets with a mix of character homes and infills, this is a part of the city I'm always happy to show.
Stanley Park in pictures
Photographed on the ground by Kelly Baker.
Communities around Stanley Park
The residential communities closest to it.