Century Gardens is a recognized historic resource that was originally developed in 1975 to celebrate Calgary’s Centennial, the landscape is an abstraction of the nearby Rocky Mountains and Foothills. At over 40 years old, the park’s mechanical and electrical equipment, and some above ground features have reached the end of their lifecycle. These lifecycle upgrades gave The City an opportunity to explore the park further and to create a redevelopment plan for its overall use.

Redevelopment highlights

The concept for the site redevelopment was created with extensive public engagement. The changes will make the park more open and welcoming, while preserving historic fountains.

Redevelopment highlights include:

New year-round washrooms.

A small grassed amphitheatre.

Retained historic fountains.

Retained public art.

A new central splash pond with water jets.

Upgraded fountains, landscaping, lighting and security.

Wider entrances, improved site lines and increased route options.

Two new park pavilions, which could house a café, a seating area, and office space.

Controlled access to the upper south-west corner fountain level.

The planting of 70 new trees and retention of 16 trees.