Snazzy design revealed for a new southwest Calgary park in the works
The City of Calgary has revealed the design concept for Kingsland Park, giving a first look at what could be coming to the former Kingsland School site.
The proposed redesign includes a toddler play area, a natural and inclusive playground, a teen zone, a fitness area, a mixed court, and a bookable artificial turf field with bleachers and lighting.
The plan also includes new amenities such as washrooms, seating areas, open and flexible space for picnics, gatherings, and playing, as well as a parking lot. The City also plans to include more trees as part of its goal to “create a greener, more comfortable park.”
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There was also strong community interest in a garden, but the City says it will require further exploration, including developing a community-led stewardship and operating model.
The site the park sits on was previously Kingsland School but was designated as park space in 2024.
“Since that time, the City has been working through a phased process to understand how the park can best serve both local and city-wide needs,” the website says.
The project began with a temporary pop-up park in Summer 2024, followed by the “Discover Phase,” which included public engagement to gather community feedback.
The City of Calgary
It has also completed the “Explore Phase,” where the preliminary design concepts were shared with the public for further input in April and May 2026.
The project is now in the reveal phase and will be moving into the detailed design phase this fall. That phase is expected to take 11 to 15 months, and construction is expected to move forward once funding is approved.
You can learn more about the project online.