Applewood CN Rail Playpark Enhancement

Applewood CN Rail Playpark Enhancement

In partnership with Parks Foundation Calgary and The City of Calgary, CN Rail Playpark located in the community of Applewood Park will be renovated.

Project update | August 2024

Pending final approvals, the project has been awarded, and construction is anticipated to start in mid-August 2024.

Project overview

CN Rail Playpark is in the Transportation Utility Corridor in the community of Applewood Park in SE Calgary. The park currently features small climbing play elements (installed in 2017) and is underutilized. The goal is to enhance the park and provide a multi-generational space for the community.

The CN Rail Playpark Enhancement project was initiated in the summer of 2023 by the Parks Foundation Calgary (PFC) as part of the revitalization efforts for amenity nodes along the Rotary Mattamy Greenway in equity-deserving communities. Two locations were chosen, with CN Rail Playpark being one of them.

PFC presented the idea to local community groups, the community association, the City of Calgary, and Ward 9, which all provided letters of support for proceeding with project development.

Following the receipt of these letters of support, PFC connected with the community to understand their wants and needs. The feedback highlighted a desire for shade, gathering spaces, and a skatepark. These desires were captured in a conceptual design; in spring 2024, the project was approved for construction.

Timeline

Anticipated construction start: Aug 2024
Anticipated completion: Oct/Nov 2024

 

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Project benefits

  • Provides new recreation amenity (skatepark)
  • Responds to community desire for Shade & Gathering
  • Provides inclusive play equipment
  • The park is accessible by all Calgarians (via Rotary Mattamy Greenway)

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