Central Commons Park, Calgary, AB

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A Park for All Seasons

Central Commons Park is a true every-season destination designed to activate the public realm year-round. Summer amenities include a splash pad, open lawns, and picnic areas, while winter features warming zones, a custom 50-foot linear fire feature, and a seasonal refrigerated skating rink atop the central lawn. All amenities and destinations are accessible and welcoming, encouraging outdoor activity in all four seasons for everyone of all abilities.

Outdoor rooms of varying sizes featuring picnic areas and aromatic gardens encourage comfortable relaxing options for those with neurodivergent conditions. Pathway hierarchy is emphasized for the vision-impaired with precast paving in high contrast colors and patterns. Inspired by the tectonic forces of the nearby Rocky Mountains, the park’s sharp, angular forms integrate landscape and architecture in collaboration with Gibbs Gage Architects. In 2023, the project was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Top 3 Urban Design International Projects.