Beaumont Circus is all set to be re-imagined!

This is part of the City of Calgary’s plan to improve public spaces in established areas. The space is in Renfrew, a neighborhood that’s growing and changing. It’s important that our open spaces keep up with the needs of all residents, both old and new.

Beaumont Circus is currently underused. We see this as a chance to turn it into a lively community space. It was originally part of The City Beautiful Movement, which aimed to create beautiful green spaces in cities. This project will honor that history and make the park a great place for everyone in Renfrew.

Beaumont Circus is in the northeast of Calgary, in the Renfrew neighborhood. Renfrew is a walkable community with homes, restaurants, schools, parks, and local businesses. It’s part of the North Hill Communities Local Area Plan, which guides growth and change in several communities. The plan was approved by the Council in September 2021.

History

Renfrew has many open spaces, but Beaumont Circus stands out because of its circular shape. The word “circus” comes from Latin and means “ring” or “circle”. From above, the park looks like four pie slices forming a circle. It’s one of two circular spaces in the city. The other, Balmoral Circus, was recently re-imagined.

These circular spaces are part of the City Beautiful Movement, which started in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The movement aimed to make cities beautiful and harmonious. In Calgary, it led to the creation of grand boulevards, manicured parks, and impressive civic buildings.

William Reader, who led the City’s parks department in the 1930s and 40s, wanted to plant beautiful gardens in the two circus spaces in Calgary. Balmoral Circus became a formal garden with thousands of annuals planted each year. Beaumont Circus didn’t get as much investment, but Reader hoped it would become a landscaped masterpiece that would improve life for the people living nearby.

Our goal is to create a space that’s both welcoming and memorable, and that adds value to the growing community of Renfrew and we want to make sure it's a good neighborhood space! This project will help make Renfrew an even better place to live. It will lead to quieter streets, safer and more comfortable walking and wheeling, and more chances to play, relax, meet people, and socialize. We’ll also look for ways to improve the park’s natural environment, add fun and seasonal activities, and manage storm water better.

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First, we are starting with the neighbours that are directly impacted by the creation of this new park space. You have reached this page because we want to hear from you.

We’ll show the public two possible designs for the space and ask for their thoughts. After that, we’ll share a report on what we heard.