Edworthy Park

Edworthy Park is a city park located in the Northwest section of Calgary along the south shore of the Bow River. The Canadian Pacific Railway crosses the length of the park. It was named after Thomas Edworthy, who immigrated to the Calgary area in 1883 from Devon, England.

Edworthy Park
Pathway in Edworthy Park
Location of Edworthy Park in Calgary
TypeUrban park
LocationCalgary, Alberta
Coordinates51°03′41″N 114°09′23″W
Area1.27 square kilometres (0.49 sq mi)
Createdca. 1962
Operated byCity of Calgary
OpenYear round

The park has a surface of 1.27 square kilometres (0.49 sq mi), and contains over 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) of hiking and biking trails, part of the Bow River pathway.

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