Barb Scott Park
| Barb Scott Park | |
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 Chinook Arc at Barb Scott Park | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 51°02′29″N 114°05′00″W / 51.04139°N 114.08333°W |
| 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.[1] The park is located on the same block as the Calgary Board of Education headquarters, the Dr Carl Safran Centre.
Features
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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
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Media related to Barb Scott Park at Wikimedia Commons
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