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Bowness Park

Bowness Park is along the Bow River between Stoney Trail and 85 St NW. A shallow lagoon runs along the along the park's southern edge, a favourite spot for paddle boating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Bowness Park is highly used for picnicking and accessing the Bow River.

Address: 8900 48 Ave NW
Hours: 5AM - 11PM
Price: free
Website: calgary.ca (opens in a new tab)

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