About the Project

Big Marlborough Park was created in the 1970s. Since then, it has remained largely untouched. It is a heavily used greenspace in the heart of the northeast community of Marlborough Park, bordered by four schools and the Marlborough Park Community Association. Demographics in northeast Calgary show a higher population of new Canadians and ethnic groups for which parks and open spaces are vital to building a sense of community and supporting newcomers.

As one of the fastest-growing quadrants in the city, the northeast has limited redeveloped regional park facilities to service the area’s high demands. Existing features within Big Marlborough Park, such as the tennis courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, playground, and toboggan hill, are nearing the end of their lifecycle or could use a refreshment and redevelopment to better serve the growing population.


The Big Marlborough Park project aims to enhance the park space, promote a greater sense of community, social inclusion, and improve the park's amenities. The ENMAX Legacy Parks Program identified this park, and it will address the NE quadrant’s need to enhance existing park space.

The first phase will begin this summer and include 3 rounds of engagement. The feedback gathered will help in the creation of a master plan. The master plan will guide the redevelopment project so that the community can influence how the park develops to ensure that it stays relevant and suits its users in the years to come.

Phase 1, round 1 of public engagement is scheduled for Summer 2024. It will focus on the communities’ values and priorities for Big Marlborough Park.

Phase 1, round 2 will seek feedback on multiple concepts or designs. This is scheduled for Winter 2024/2025.

Phase 1, round 3 will occur in Summer 2025. with the presentation of the Big Marlborough Park Masterplan.

Google map image of Big Marlborough Park. It shows the green space, several ball diamonds, and surrounding buildings (schools and community centre).

Regional parks provide a special purpose or attraction which benefits users beyond an immediate community. They are designed to support longer durations of stay, accommodate a range of activities, serve multiple communities and include specialized amenities which would not be typically found in community parks, such as multi-sport surfaces, cultural landscapes or accommodation for large event spaces.

A master plan for a park serves as a roadmap. It guides how the park should be developed, used, and managed, considering its natural, cultural, and historical features. The plan is closely followed to ensure effective park management.

What do you like most about fall in Big Marlborough Park?

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30 August, 2024

Anonymous says:

Whitehorn too!!!


Park Analysis (Phase 1, Round 1)


The first round of engagement ran from June 17 - July 29, 2024, and is now closed. Thank you for your participation. The next round of engagement will take place in Winter 2024/2025.

Thank you for participating in shaping the future of Big Marlborough Park!

Your insights will inform the comprehensive “What We Heard/What We Learned” report, which will be on source of input on the park’s redevelopment.



What We Asked (Summer 2024)


The Big Stuff (3 questions)

Gathering diverse feedback ensures that Big Marlborough Park remains a beloved and community-driven space.

Values and Priorities (3 questions)

Concerns (3 questions)

Accessibility (4 Questions)

Your Story (4 questions)

Events (4 questions)

Education (3 Questions)

Sports and Recreation (3)

Nature (2 Questions)

Future Thinking (1 Question)

Imagine five years from now. What will be the most important thing to you in Big Marlborough Park? What about 10 years? What about 20?

30 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

I'd love to see the park made more a focal point for the commuity. Overall increased quality all around. Frisbee golf tee pads etc......

29 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

Fun safe place for kids to play. Newer parks, splash park, skatepark and or pump track Maturing trees and green space for all time

29 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

Easy access to natural space and native flora and fauna

29 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

A large and safe kids park, perhaps a splash park or wading pool. A paved walkway all the way around the park would be nice too.

28 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

The mature trees providing shade and cooling to the park users. Safer space for kids to use and more activities for people to do there.

23 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

That it remains a park for ever! An encumbrance should be put on the land so that it can never change from a park to multi-family housing.

22 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

Wheelchair accessibility. Natural Beauty and upkeep. A vibrant drama club that has plays twice a year that are excellent and interesting.

22 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

Stage for live outdoor performances. Music, movie nights and live theatre. More markets in spring and summer months.

19 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

That Filipino Calgary Tennis Club can adopt this court and become a premier tennis venue for tournaments.

18 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

The Redbull Action Sports Fest World Cup Mountain Bike Dirt Jumping, BMX/Skateboarding Street/Park, UCI World Cup Pump Track.

18 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

Clean, well maintain, lots of green spaces, solar powered lightings throughout the park and safe environment for everyone that uses the park

17 July, 2024

Anonymous says:

5 years - developing the trees and gardens. Ensuring the accessibility is maintained. 10 years - keeping the park without allowing developme

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Park Usage (Mapping Exercise)

Park Concerns (Mapping Exercise)

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