Edworthy Park
Park Calgary riverfront park with trails and picnic areas
On Calgary’s Bow River, Edworthy Park offers riverside trails, picnic areas and off‑leash sections-popular for runs, family outings and river views close to the city core.
An urban park in Calgary, Alberta, located on the northwest bank of the Bow River and managed by the City of Calgary. The park provides riverfront green space within the city.
A network of multi-use trails, picnic sites and open green spaces that are popular for walking, cycling and informal recreation along the river corridor. River access and viewpoints make it a local destination for short outings and dog walking.
The park is part of Calgary’s river valley network of parks established and maintained by municipal authorities to protect riparian green space and provide recreational access for residents.
Situated a few kilometres west of downtown Calgary along the Bow River, the park is accessible from adjacent neighbourhoods and city pathways.
- Viewpoints: Good riverbank viewpoints of the Bow River and nearby downtown skyline from the park's trails
How to Get to Edworthy Park #
Edworthy Park is accessible from Calgary’s west side-take Sarcee Trail or the neighbourhood roads off 17 Avenue SW; parking is available near the main trailheads. The park connects to the city’s Bow River pathway system for easy cycling access.
Tips for Visiting Edworthy Park #
- Follow the river path upstream for quieter sections and better birdwatching; the main picnic areas are nearer the parking lot and get busy on warm days.
- The off-leash dog area is popular-avoid if seeking solitude on weekends.
- There are short interpretive trails that explain the river's history and early settler sites which many visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Edworthy Park #
Spring through autumn offers the most pleasant visiting conditions for picnics, walks and river views.
Weather & Climate near Edworthy Park #
Edworthy Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain.
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July
July is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.
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