St. Patrick's Island
St. Patrick's Island
Urban amenities in a natural setting right in the middle of the city
- Mon - Sun: 5 AM - 11 PM
- Holidays may affect these hours
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November 16th, 2021
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Urban park
The island welcomes all Calgarians to experience urban amenities within a natural setting. The 31-acre park offers a playground, picnic area, seasonal breach, fishing cove, a plaza and amphitheatre with room for programming, and a rise that offers some of the best views in the city. St. Patrick’s Island can be accessed from the George C. King pedestrian bridge, or from the West zoo parking lot.
Why Go
The newly revitalized St. Patrick’s Island reopened in July 2015, welcoming all Calgarians to experience urban amenities within a natural setting. St. Patrick’s Island can be accessed from the George C. King pedestrian bridge, or from the West zoo parking lot.
What's Great
The 31-acre park offers a playground, picnic area, seasonal beach, fishing cove, a plaza and amphitheatre with room for programming, and a rise that offers some of the best views in the city.
Local Tip:
If you’re heading to the Calgary Zoo, make a stop at St. Patrick’s Island. You can get to it from the West Zoo parking lot.
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