Edworthy Park
Location: 5050 Spruce Dr. S.W. (Bow Tr. & Spruce Dr. S.W.)
Area: 169 hectares
Bordered by the Bow River and the community of Wildwood, Edworthy Park is a large activity diverse park that makes it a year-round destination. Edworthy Park includes the natural areas of Douglas Fir Trail and Lawrey Gardens.
Park Features
- Playground
- Picnic sites
- Picnic shelters
- Pathways
- Gazebo
- Firepits and BBQ stands
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Off-leash area
- Public washroom (seasonal)
History
Edworthy Park was once a part of the Cochrane Ranch and was eventually purchased by Thomas Edworthy in 1883. Along side his neighbour John Lawrey, Edworthy established a profitable garden market that supplied fresh fruit and vegetables to railway crews and homesteaders. In later years, after discovering sandstone on his property, he operated sandstone quarries for the construction of many buildings in Calgary. The land was purchased by the City in 1962 for the development of a park.