Barb Scott Park Explained

Barb Scott Park
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Type:Urban park
Location:Calgary, Alberta
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Coords:51.0414°N -114.0833°W
Area:0.42ha
Created:2013
Operator: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.[1] 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.[2] The focal point of the park is the Chinook Arc, an interactive illuminated sculpture created by artists Joe O'Connell and Blessing Hancock.[3] [4] During the winter the park contains a temporary skating rink.

See also

Notes and References

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