Thank you for your comments, questions, and conversations. Phase 2 engagement ran from March 20 - April 21, 2025, and is now closed.

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 Master Plan project aims to enhance this regional park and improve park amenities. Many existing features within the park are nearing the end of their lifecycle and require updates.

Big Marlborough Park was identified by the Legacy Park Program as a park that needs enhancement to better serve park users for generations to come. The Legacy Park Program invest funds in much needed upgrades and improvements to local Calgary parks.

We are eager to hear from Calgarians on how we can improve Big Marlborough Park.

We are in the second round of public engagement and want to hear from you. Join us at upcoming events or online to share your opinion and view the preliminary park designs. Your feedback will help inform the future park design.

Phase 1, round 1 of public engagement concluded in Summer 2024. It focused on understanding the community's values and priorities for Big Marlborough Park.

Phase 1, round 2 will seek public feedback on preliminary concept designs. This is scheduled for Spring 2025.

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

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.

Download or read the Connect: Calgary's Parks Plan by clicking this link: Connect: Calgary's Parks Plan

Provide your feedback here. (March 20 - April 21, 2025)

From our first round of engagement, we learned how valued Big Marlborough Park is to the community (What We Heard Report Summer 2024).

For our second round of engagement, we are presenting two concepts for your consideration. These concepts represent the big ideas captured from what we heard in public engagement events that took place in the summer and fall of 2024.

The final design may incorporate features from Concepts 1 and 2, depending on what we hear from the public and from City of Calgary parks personnel. Decisions on the final design will also consider technical and environmental factors as well as what we can accomplish within the budget.

😎Concept 1: A Recreation Hub

Concept 1: A Recreation Hub

A place to gather, move, and play together.

Concept 1 is a recreation-forward park design that supports on a wide range of active, programmed recreation, while providing dedicated amenities for picnicking and play.

Big moves include:

  • Direct pathway network through the park.
  • Upgraded sports + active recreation amenities: cricket, soccer, baseball, basketball.
  • New playground and skills park (bike OR skate).
  • Dedicated picnic areas for group gatherings, located near park gateways / parking lots.
Image is of a map of Big Marlborough Park and includes the features noted in Concept 1 - a recreation hub.

😎Concept 2: A Community Hub

Concept 2: A Community Hub

A place to gather, celebrate, and learn together.

Concept 2 is a large, centralized community hub with a focus on highly flexible and adaptable spaces to support a wider range of uses and program opportunities, including picnicking and play.

Big Moves

  • Large, central community hub / activity zone.
  • Many opportunities for flexible recreation, casual use, and all kinds of programming.
  • Upgraded sports amenities - cricket, soccer, and basketball.
  • Celebrates the natural history of the park with a large, naturalized area.
  • Picnic sites and play features throughout the park

😎Help Us Prioritize

Help Us Prioritize

Help us prioritize what park amenities to improve at Big Marlborough Park. Your feedback will help inform the final recommended park design which may be a combination of elements from each concept. The final design will be dependent on feedback, budget, technical and environmental constraints.

😎Levels of Support

  • Past Engagement (Summer 2024)

    An overview of the outreach and engagement activities for Phase 1, Round 1 of the Big Marlborough Park Master Plan project, conducted during Summer 2024.

    Click here for more information 

  • Big Marlborough Park Family Zone

    Click below to enter the Big Marlborough Park Family Zone.

    Explore the park, share stories, join workshops, and provide feedback. From toddlers to centenarians, there’s something for everyone

    Click here for more information 

Meet the Team

Melissa B.

Project Coordinator

Rebecca M.

Engage Planner

I've worked at The City for 14 years and have a background in arts & culture. I grew up in Marlborough Park so am excited to be part of this project.

Ashlee G.

Communications Strategist

I am a passionate communicator who enjoys connecting people with essential information, including updates on improvements for Big Marlborough Park.