We are working with the Killarney Glengarry Community Association to build a temporary pop-up park for the Summer of 2025, with new games, art and seating for the community to enjoy. The pop-up park is located just south of the Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre on 19 Avenue between 29 and 30 Street SW.
The Westbrook Communities Local Area Plan wants “to ensure that residents of the Westbrook Communities have equitable access to a wide variety of public spaces that serve not only active and passive recreation needs for all ages and abilities through all seasons but also enhance environmental quality.”
The temporary Killarney Summer Park Pilot Project responds to this objective and will provide new opportunities for playing, socializing, relaxing, and gathering in the Killarney neighbourhood.
Therefore, The City is re-investing back into the community from the Local Area Plan Investment Fund to bring these improvements.
We are asking the community to share how they are using the park over summer by uploading pictures and stories below. That information will inform next steps for this pop-up, other parks in Calgary and potential long-term improvements for this park.
A pop-up park involves activating a public space with temporary elements such as games, seating, and art that the public can use on an interim basis. Pop-up parks can be changed and modified throughout the project to adapt to what we learn people like to use, or if elements need to be modified/ or moved.
We have folks checking up on the park and replacing items regularly. We are also looking for community champions to help us out with stewardship. Please email killarneysummerpark@calgary.ca. Some items may need to be removed from the park if there are continued issues with breakage.
This small, pop-up park created next to the Killarney Aquatic Centre will be for interim (temporary) use only, to create added recreational and play spaces in the short term. The play elements will be in place until Fall 2025 and re-evaluated at that time.
A "What We Heard" report will be presented here showing what we heard from the public.
A "What We Did" report will be presented here showing The City response to the feedback we heard.
Tell us how you are enjoying the park. Do you have a fun experience or memory from your summer in the space? (max 140 characters).
9 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
Awesome addition. Love it!
8 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
Sad that people are not treating it well. Would be great to see permanent badminton nets as well
8 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
I think thr park is amazing. Love that there is something for older kids as well (especially ping pong and mini golf). Hope it stays
6 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
Fantastic idea, and so much fun!! Came here after swimming and spent the whole afternoon playing tennis, golf, and more with our daughter.
6 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
We are loving the park!! Great to come and meet friends and enjoy the tables with a picnic and have fun on the obstacle course. Thank you!
5 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
Best pop up park! Thank you, The City!
3 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
Love this pop up park! Gets everyone outside, inspires play, and fosters community!!
1 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
I remember Glengarry School 1940's and early 50's
Playing scrub baseball in Sw corner. Skating in NW corner. Sledding down slope from 30 St
1 July, 2025
Anonymous says:
the obstacle course and mini golf were a highlight!I love it!
29 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
I live across the street and am enjoying hearing the children’s laughter all day!
28 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
Great pop up addition but some kids disrespected the use of sports equipment. Broken & lack of equipments too. My kids enjoyed the park.
27 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
Park is an abject failure. Broken table with sharp metal edges, cast majority of lock box equip broken/in the garbage incl ALL PP paddles.
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