Century Gardens — Attraction in Calgary

Amazing place for me to train my skills in Parkour, with the sport being so welcome in the area it's a really positive place to be during the day time. I don't recommend being there after nightfall however, as good as it is in the day it is sketchy at night time, drug deals are known to be common in the area as well as being swarming with cops at night, not the most fun. With that all said Century Gardens has become a Parkour Hub in Calgary if you are lucky and happen to walk by you may be able to see some live parkour happening, people expressing themselves through movement and freedom among their environment. Something you won't likely find anywhere else in Calgary. If you want to see some examples of Parkour at Century Gardens head over to Instagram and check out users like @podimaiku...

A hidden oasis in downtown Calgary, Century Gardens is a unique urban park inspired by Alberta’s rugged landscape. Originally designed in 1975, the park features dramatic concrete formations, cascading waterfalls, and lush greenery, creating a tranquil retreat amid the city’s high-rises. Recently revitalized, it now includes modern seating areas, open green spaces, and interactive water features while preserving its original Brutalist design elements. Whether for a peaceful escape, a scenic lunch break, or a place to admire public art, Century Gardens is a refreshing...

As opposed to other reviews, I have no issues with this splash pad. It’s not a “splash pool” as others describe it. It clearly reads “splash pad on the website. I have never been harassed there. The only issue I have is that it’s July 9th 2022 and it’s not turned on. The website has no info and when I called 311 they couldn’t tell me anything either. Way to put tons of money into renovations...