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Park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Barb Scott Park
Chinook Arc at Barb Scott Park
TypeUrban park
LocationCalgary, Alberta
Coordinates51°02′29″N 114°05′00″W / 51.04139°N 114.08333°W / 51.04139; -114.08333
Area0.42 hectares (1.0 acre)
Created2013
Operated byCity of Calgary

Barb Scott Park is an urban park located in downtown Calgary. The park was named in honor of Barb Scott, a Calgary Alderman who served on council for 24 years. The park is located on the same block as the Calgary Board of Education headquarters, the Dr Carl Safran Centre.

Features

The park features a small greenspace with garden beds and a seating area. The focal point of the park is the Chinook Arc, an interactive illuminated sculpture created by artists Joe O'Connell and Blessing Hancock. During the winter the park contains a temporary skating rink.

See also

References

  1. "Barb Scott Park". City of Calgary. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  2. "Barb Scott Park". Alpha Better. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  3. "Chinook Arc". CODA WORX. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  4. "Barb Scott Park Grand Opening". Group 2. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 4 October 2023.

External links

Media related to Barb Scott Park at Wikimedia Commons

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