Winter makes it possible to enjoy Calgary parks in a different way than during any other season. Many cold-weather park activities are also free with minimal equipment needed. Only in winter can you skate on outdoor rinks, marvel at beautifully lit ice trails, play Crokicurl, and ride an ice bike in our parks.
We have several established outdoor rinks and two new ones this year – Prince’s Island Park lagoon rink and the Lot 6 Pop-Up rink, making a total of ten outdoor, natural ice skating rinks, over 60 volunteer-run Adopt-a-Rinks, and indoor skating at 12 arenas with 19 rinks. Have you visited Prairie Winds Park in the winter before? There are two skating rinks and decorative winter displays to enjoy.
Plan an afternoon at your local community park snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. For easier skiing, visit a park or golf course that has groomed cross-country trails.
Take a walk through a park on a sunny winter day. You are sure to see birds and other wildlife. You can also pre-book an outdoor firepit at a park and have a winter picnic with friends.
For more ideas about how to stay active during cooler temperatures at city parks, visit calgary.ca/winteractivities.
