Best Children's Parks Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers: Since its launch, Currie has been steadily growing and maturing as its vision takes shape. Today, Currie is a beacon of endless possibilities, linking past, present and future in one brilliant setting. You can continue the tradition of vibrant living in Currie with homes for every life stage and lifestyle, designed to be close to shopping, restaurants, parks and playgrounds. All just seven minutes from downtown.

Currie’s award-winning master plan showcases three uniquely dynamic neighbourhoods linked by a pedestrian-friendly network of traffic-calmed streetscapes and urban pathways. Each neighbourhood has been thoughtfully envisioned, and together they shape a complete and connected community.


The Commons brings green space, beautiful streetscapes, recreation and nature to Currie. Homes, townhomes, condos, heritage buildings and outdoor spaces like Valour Park, Victoria Cross Boulevard, walking trails, and Airport Playground are all located in the Commons.


There are 23 acres of open green space within our community, offering abundant access to nature for residents and visitors alike. This green space includes Alexandria Park, the heart of our community with 14 acres of space for families of all ages to enjoy.


There you’ll find the Currie Bark Park, Airport Playground, and amphitheatre/toboggan hill filled with life and laughter. Soon, our highly anticipated future skating rink/splash park will be complete to provide even more fun to the community.


To see it all, stroll or bike through the historic Trasimene Heritage Walk, which connects Alexandria Park with other parts of the neighbourhood via a beautiful and educational trail system.


Currie is only a 7 minute drive from Downtown Calgary or a lovely 15 minute bike ride. You don’t need to stray far to find enriching amenities though—there are over 70 businesses just steps from residents’ front doors.

Find daycare, health and wellness, recreation, and more run by local Calgarians around every corner. Everything from your daily necessities to your favourite past-times are on your doorstep for your convenience.

Within Currie, you’ll find 11 provincially designated heritage buildings and landscapes, each telling a piece of Currie’s rich history. As a former Canadian Armed Forces base known as Currie Barracks, the area contains a unique history that is celebrated through Currie’s redevelopment as a community with past, present, and future in mind.

Throughout Currie, diverse homes from our five, award-winning builder partners offer vibrant living for every stage of life. With apartments, townhomes, and single family homes designed for a variety of families and lifestyles, there’s something for everyone in Currie.

Our interactive amenity map helps you uncover your new favourite parks, pass times, and businesses in Currie. Be sure to check out Wild Rose Brewery, The Inn on Officers’ Garden, and Burwood Distillery—three of our community’s favourite gathering places for sharing drinks, food, and good times.

Wild Rose Brewery offers Alberta’s finest craft quality beer from a historic aircraft hanger used in Currie’s military past.

The Inn on Officers’ Garden is a boutique hotel with 13 guest rooms and modern restaurants like Officers Pub and Flanders Find Foods. You’ll also find a wine tasting room plus an event hall and outdoor patio.

Burwood Distillery is an award-winning craft spirits producer located in the historic Stables building in Currie.

4worldlovers:
Buffalo Park, located in Calgary, Alberta, is named in honour of the nine Canadian Forces members killed in a Buffalo aircraft over Syria in 1974. The 1.3 acre park consists of an actual Buffalo propeller as an integral part of the monument, a commemorative plaque, a tot lot and an open play space.

In late 1973 the Canadian Forces began taking part in United Nations Emergency Force II (UNEF II), an operation tasked to supervise the deployment of Israeli and Egyptian forces in the area. Included in Canada's commitment to the mission were two Canadian Forces Buffalo aircraft and crew. The unit was stationed in Ismailia, Egypt, a small city next to the Suez Canal.

On August 9, 1974, Buffalo aircraft 115461 was shot down by the Syrian Armed Forces while on a routine flight to Syria from Ismailia. All of the crew and passengers, totalling nine, were killed in the crash.

4worldlovers: Shouldice Park, in northwest Calgary, is a combination of a major athletic park and relaxing neighbourhood park all in one and surrounds the Shouldice Aquatic Centre and Shouldice Arena.


Shouldice Park is a major athletic park with soccer fields, baseball fields, and tennis courts available to the public for booking.