Barb Scott Park | |
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Chinook Arc at Barb Scott Park | |
Type | Urban park |
Location | Calgary, Alberta |
Coordinates | 51°02′29″N 114°05′00″W / 51.04139°N 114.08333°W / 51.04139; -114.08333 |
Area | 0.42 hectares (1.0 acre) |
Created | 2013 |
Operated by | City 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
- "Barb Scott Park". City of Calgary. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- "Barb Scott Park". Alpha Better. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- "Chinook Arc". CODA WORX. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- "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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