Parks and Playground Amenities Program
The Parks and Playground Amenities Program (PAPA) focuses on revitalizing park spaces where investment is needed most, ensuring that all Calgarians have access to safe, welcoming, and high-quality outdoor environments. By nurturing inclusive park spaces and expanding equitable amenities across the city, the program helps reduce service gaps and creates opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to connect with nature and with one another.
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Calgary's community parks and playgrounds are a great place for Calgarians of all ages to walk, jog, relax and play.
About PAPA
In November 2025 during the annual budget adjustment process, Council approved an additional $3 million towards the Parks and Playground Amenities (PAPA) program. This funding was approved for community park upgrades and new infrastructure, and to advance our commitment to expanding equitable access to park amenities across the city.
Some projects include a public engagement process, while others will move directly into construction. Regular lifecycle and maintenance activities — such as playground replacements — are also underway to enhance neighbourhoods and broaden the range of play opportunities available. Additional projects are supported through the ENMAX Legacy Capital Fund and the Established Areas Growth and Change Strategy program, helping ensure resources are distributed in a way that strengthens communities citywide.
We have been working closely with Council and community groups to progress projects across the city, and through an intake evaluation that considered equity, missing amenities, and emerging sport, approximately 53 funded projects with an estimated total budget of $19.5M have been approved, as of January 2026.
Project Overview
Parks Foundation Partnership Projects
Inclusive playgrounds
- Diamond Cove
- West Hillhurst
- Ogden
- Redstone
- Inclusive Playground in Dover (2026)
New and upgraded playgrounds
- Falconridge
- Bridlewood
- New playground and play amenities in Castleridge (2026)
Recreational amenities
- Tuxedo Park Beach Volleyball courts
- Cricket/soccer pitch in Silverado
- Vista Heights disc golf course
2026 planned projects:
- Kabaddi sport field in Horizon
- Flag football field design
- Nolan Hill Basketball Court
- Cornerstone Basketball Court
- Outfield Fencing in Cedarbrae
- Baseball Diamond Upgrade in Hawkwood
- Baseball Diamond Upgrade in West Springs
Infrastructure and amenity improvements
- Citadel Community Association parking lot upgrade
- Chinese Cemetery Revitalization in Erlton
- Upgrades and improvements to the entrances of Riley Park planned projects
- Missing pathway link along Country Hills Boulevard NE in to access Nose Creek Park natural area
2026 planned projects:
- Upgrades and improvements to the entrances of Confederation Park
- Electrical upgrade at Elliston Park
- A Royal Astronomical Society of Canada telescope shelter observatory at Ralph Klein Park
- Two new shade structures in Redstone
- The purchase of additional Off-Leash Area signage city-wide
- The installation of general park amenities like benches and picnic tables
- Off-leash fencing in Braeside
- Martindale Shade Structure & Garden
- Picnic Shelter in Glenmore Park
- Seating & Picnic tables in Valley Ridge
- Moveable Seating in Taradale & Saddle Ridge
- New bench installation in Crescent Park