Shaw Millennium Park Calgary

About Shaw Millennium Park Calgary

Sponsored by Shaw Communications, and maintained by the city of Calgary Recreation Department,Shaw Millennium Park is North America’s largest free outdoor skate park.

The park opened in 2000.

What to do at Shaw Millennium Park Calgary?

Things to do at Millennium Park

This skate park has something for every ability level of the skater, from beginner to expert. It consists of a street course with ledges, flatbars, stairs and trannies, an intermediate course with rails down stairs and banks, and an advanced course with cloverleaf bowl, street course and a large fullpipe.

The park also includes a clock tower, basketball courts, and a family park with cascade fountain.

The facility also hosts events like the Calgary International Reggae Festival.

Festivals @ Shaw Millenium Park

Franco Festival (July), Calgary International Blues Festival (July), ReggaeFest (August), Carifest Calgary (August), Pride Festival (August – September)

Who all can go and enjoy ? – Those who enjoy skating.

How to get to Shaw Millennium Park ?

Shaw Millennium Park Calgary location and direction

It is built on the westside of downtown Calgary, adjacent to Mewata Armouries and is located at 1220 9 Ave SW, intersection of 9th AVE SW and 11 ST SW. The park is a short walk from public transit stops.

GPS Coordinates:

In DMS:51° 2′ 43.5042″,-114° 5′ 26.6022″

In DD: 51.045418,-114.090723

How long will it take to see the Park?

Depends on how long you want to skate.

How much to visit the Park?

Shaw Millennium Park Admission/fees

Free

When to go ?

Open 24 hours.

Wash rooms: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Surrounding park hours: 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.

What about Amenities, Access & Parking at Shaw Millennium Park ?

Restrooms/ Wash rooms (9 am to 9 pm)

No Wheel chair access.

Pay parking is available onsite off of 11 Street S.W. before the Mewata Armoury.
For other parking options, see here