Reader Rock Garden

Calgary's first Legacy Park featuring Reader House with garden cafe and shop, rock pathways, bridges, flowers and seasonal programming. Recently designated as an official National Historic Site, this 1.65-hectare park, on the northern slope of Union Cemetery, is named for William Roland Reader. Private function space. CTrain access. Close to Stampede Park. Calgary’s first legacy park (named for William Roland Reader), is just beside Stampede Park. It has a garden café and shop, rock pathways, bridges, flowers and seasonal programming; open sunrise to sunset. Here comes the bride: on any sunny Saturday during the summer watch as bridal parties have their photos taken.