Fish Creek Park is a provincial park in southwest Calgary, established on June 10, 1975. One of Canada’s largest urban parks, it stretches across the south of the city with trails, day-use areas and wildlife.
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Guide To Fish Creek Park
Parks And River
The park itself is the attraction: more than 80 kilometres of trails, day-use areas, the Sikome Aquatic Facility and the Bow Valley Ranche. Wildlife and wetlands fill the valley.
Main Street
There is no main street in the park. Nearby communities like Midnapore, Canyon Meadows and Evergreen have shops, restaurants and services.
Community Resources
The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society supports stewardship and runs programs and events in the park. Alberta Parks manages the park.
Explore The Area
Access points are spread across south Calgary, from Evergreen to Bebo Grove.
Public Transit
Public Transit (Calgary Transit) does serve the area, as well as cabs/taxis and Uber.
Is there a c-train station?: Nearby (Fish Creek-Lacombe station, Red Line)
Main bus route: Calgary Transit routes serve the communities around the park.
Outreach/Support
There are some resources in Fish Creek Park but make sure you’ve reached out to the Calgary Food Bank first, as well as 211.
Things To Do
Guided Birding Walks
Guided birding walks explore the park’s habitats each spring.
Creekfest
The Friends of Fish Creek host Creekfest, a Parks Day celebration at Bow Valley Ranch each July.
Speaker Series
A monthly speaker series covers the park’s nature and history.
Fish Creek Park news and updates
City of Calgary newsroom: Fish Creek Park
Source: City of Calgary Newsroom
History Of Fish Creek Park
Fish Creek Provincial Park is established on June 10, 1975, preserving the Fish Creek valley.
One of Canada's largest urban parks, it draws about 3 million visits a year.
Fish Creek Provincial Park was established on June 10, 1975, preserving 3,349 acres of the Fish Creek valley in southwest Calgary. The park stretches across the south of the city, from Evergreen to the Bow River.
The park has more than 80 kilometres of trails, day-use areas and the Sikome Aquatic Facility, plus the historic Bow Valley Ranche. The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society supports stewardship and runs programs and events like Creekfest.
The park draws about 3 million visits a year and is home to deer, beavers, owls and many other species.
WikipediaLocal Organizations
Fish Creek Park BIA
Fish Creek Park does not have a Business Improvement Area.
Friends Of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society
The Friends of Fish Creek Provincial Park Society supports stewardship, programs and events in the park.
Wards 12, 13 And 14 Councillors
Fish Creek Provincial Park stretches across the south of Calgary, so it is covered by three city wards. The ward councillors are:
Mike Jamieson
Ward 12 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Mike Jamieson represents Ward 12 on Calgary City Council. A lifelong Calgarian with southeast roots, he comes from a construction background and is a foster parent.
Dan McLean
Ward 13 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Dan McLean represents Ward 13 on Calgary City Council. He has lived in southwest Calgary for over 20 years and founded McLean Golf in 1998.
Landon Johnston
Ward 14 Councillor
Elected October 20, 2025
Landon Johnston represents Ward 14 on Calgary City Council. Elected as an Independent on October 20, 2025, he is a tradesman who led the 2024 petition to recall the mayor.
Local Legends
20+ years in business!Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
Restaurant in the historic 1896 Bow Valley Ranche house, serving the park since 1999.