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.
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).
27 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
Great space! I'd consider adding another ping pong table as it is very popular!
27 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
My daughter & her friend are 15 years old - she said they came across the park after biking home from school recently & had so much fun!
26 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
We walk through this park daily. It has always been a well used park, however now it is even better! So many people enjoying it! Great job!!
26 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
My kids had a blast here yesterday! What a fun idea to bring people together and give them something to do. Thank you for setting this up
26 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
My kids play here every day, they are so excited about the new additions. Thank you so much!
25 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
The new game and equipment in the park area have been a big hit! Kids are really enjoying it and staying engaged for a long time.
Thank you
24 June, 2025
Anonymous says:
We enjoyed the new addition. A suggestion for future projects is to consider making it inclusive to those with motor disabilities.
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