About The Project
A new regional park will be developed in Calgary’s southeast community of Seton, located in the green space between Seton Drive S.E. and Seton Park Road S.E. The future regional park will include approximately 6.4 hectares (15.8-acres) of space with specialized amenities and open space.
The green space will be undergoing a transition from its current informal uses to a designated City of Calgary regional park space.
The City of Calgary will be seeking public input on potential amenities for this space. The feedback will be used during the design process for developing a master plan for the park that reflects community and regional needs. This master plan will outline a long-term vision for the proposed regional park, including a design concept that will guide the future development.
The new Seton Regional Park is anticipated to open for public use in 2027/2028.
Project Area
Project Background
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 water features, multi-sport surfaces, cultural landscapes, or accommodation for large event spaces.
- Funding is secured for the first phase of work on the project, which involves creating a master plan to guide the future development of the regional park. The ENMAX Legacy Parks Program is funding this first stage of work.
- The ENMAX Legacy Parks Program supports the planning, building, and maintenance of new regional park spaces, as well as the enhancement of existing regional parks for the benefit of Calgarians, now and into the future.
What It Looks Like Now
This land is adjacent to many public and private recreational and community amenities such as the Seton YMCA, Calgary Public Library, and the Joane Cardinal Schubert High School. This location presents a unique opportunity to expand upon complementary recreational activities offered in the area.
Your Input is Important
Over the next year and a half, we will be hosting some fun engagement events to gather public input on possible amenities to have in this space to make it a fantastic destination for everyone.
Your feedback will be considered and balanced along with other factors such as design principles, site constraints, and environmental, operational, and financial considerations. All of these factors will be used to develop a final design concept including amenities within the park.
Where We Are At - Next Steps
The City of Calgary is currently working on the development of a request for proposal (RFP) to hire on a consultant to develop the park master plan.
Scheduled engagement events will be posted on our website as they are confirmed so be sure to check back periodically!
Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to contribute to the development of Seton Regional Park. Your participation is vital in shaping this exciting project!
To begin, we’d love to hear what excites you the most about this project.
26 June, 2024
G S says:
Just a 16 acre treed and lots of benches and lots of people friendly and safe areas for kids to play in. Wild flowers and boulders .
20 June, 2024
JJ says:
Please provide a spacious and fenced off leash area for children and dogs alike to explore.
20 June, 2024
TimewornCloud85 says:
Transit connections to the new park (and also the new trees🌲🌲)! 🚏
15 June, 2024
Gunter Schorn says:
Urban park style meandering walkways and benches along with lots of trees for shade. Dogs must be leashed and picked up after by dog owners
15 June, 2024
Gunter schorn says:
Urban park walkways and benches and lots of trees. Some small decorative ponds or pond would be nice.
13 June, 2024
CT says:
A strip of shops and restaurants down the length of the park would add a lot of vibrancy to the area.
11 June, 2024
HB says:
Hold a design contest, prioritizing naturalism; dense trees, pathways, benches, picnic areas, water features. Like a mini central park.
11 June, 2024
Emilia says:
Playground for young children (toddlers). Trees that provide natural shade and nice pathways to walk through with preserved green space.
11 June, 2024
BJC says:
Park benches.
Trees.
Space for games
Walking paths
11 June, 2024
Sreenivas says:
Good
11 June, 2024
Janice says:
I would love to see lots of pathways, benches and trees for shade, bins for the dog walkers/public to keep the place clean.
11 June, 2024
Setonneighbor says:
. Consider big trees, benches and paths. Build 2-3 different mock ups and let people vote on what fits best.
11 June, 2024
ROPER says:
I would like to see trees, asphalt pathways, a couple of splash pools and a kids playground.
NO DOG PLAY AREAS
11 June, 2024
happy mom says:
The park should have pathway, benches, trees, garbage bins, open spaces.
11 June, 2024
John says:
I would like to see a water feature, i.e. water fall, the sounds would be relaxing. Concert area for community events.
11 June, 2024
Mike says:
Pathways, Pet Waste bag stations, Children's playground, Benches, Pergola areas with picnic tables. Bike Lock ups
11 June, 2024
Kate p says:
Playground for kids
10 June, 2024
Matt says:
Lots of pathways, benches and trees for shade, bins for the dog walkers/public to keep the place clean. Water fountains for the dogs
8 June, 2024
heatro@telus.net says:
Pathways trees and benches.
4 June, 2024
Barb says:
Trees. Benches. And a place for community to enjoy the outdoors
3 June, 2024
Frank says:
Lots of trees, please! Make it a dense forest with weaving paths and amenities/fields sprinkled throughout!
28 May, 2024
Hi says:
Water, trees, relaxation and No DOGS!
27 May, 2024
Dog Mom 101 says:
Getting rid of the Foxtail hazards that our pets have had to deL with the past 6 years! And the addition of "Dog waste" stations.
27 May, 2024
Jenn says:
Some nice paths with lots of trees would be nice. Maybe a fountain or water feature. Lots of benches and some trash bins.
