Edworthy Park sits in a valley along the Bow River in southwest Calgary.
Edworthy Park includes the majestic Douglas Fir Trail and historical Lawrey Gardens.
When enjoying Edworthy Park, please note that the land approximately 15 metres (50 feet) in either direction from the centre of the train tracks is privately-owned by Canadian Pacific (CP) and subject to trespassing laws. No Trespassing signs have been installed in Edworthy Park by CP. CP Police Service officers enforce trespassing laws around the railway as sworn officers by the superior court of Canada and virtue of the Railway Safety Act.
Picnic sites are available to the public at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved/booked. However, if you wish to ensure you have a site, it is in your best interest to book a site. You can book a picnic site online or call 403-268-3800.
Edworthy Park was once a part of the Cochrane Ranch and was eventually purchased by Thomas Edworthy in 1883. Along side his neighbour John Lawrey, Edworthy established a profitable garden market that supplied fresh fruit and vegetables to railway crews and homesteaders. In later years, after discovering sandstone on his property, he operated sandstone quarries for the construction of many buildings in Calgary. The land was purchased by The City in 1962 for the development of a park.
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