Barb Scott Park

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Barb Scott Park
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Chinook Arc at Barb Scott Park
Barb Scott Park
Type Urban park
Location Calgary, Alberta
Coordinates 51°02′29″N114°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. [1] The park is located on the same block as the Calgary Board of Education headquarters, the Dr Carl Safran Centre.

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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

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.

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