Experience the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Pathway Network

The Rotary/Mattamy Greenway was just a dream in 2009. The idea was to build a pathway that encircled Calgary, the only one of its kind anywhere. Along the pathway, there would be over a dozen parks and amenities to visit and enjoy. The $50M project was massive and unprecedented in scale, both for Calgary and for the Parks Foundation. Imagine a wheel – the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway, connecting to spokes – Calgary’s many existing pathways. Together, they form the largest pathway network in the world, over 1000 km of trails. Starting with pathway construction in Calgary’s northeast in early 2010, the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway progressed with support from key partners, including real estate developers, energy companies, individual Calgarians and all levels of government.

After ten years since inception, the dream of leaving a legacy to our city and a unique outdoor free recreational attraction of connected urban pathways for everyone to enjoy has become a reality. The Rotary/Mattamy Greenway project is unique in that it makes use of the Transportation Utility Corridor (TUC), by safely incorporating public pathways and park amenities on underutilized and often vacant green spaces. Bordering Tsuu T’ina Nation lands on the west side, and continuing through several areas of significance for the Blackfoot and other First Nation communities, it travels through 55 Calgary neighbourhoods, and reflects the diversity of the city’s population.

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Portions of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway use existing pathways through established neighbourhoods, while other sections traverse several communities that were once separate towns or hamlets, including Midnapore, Shepard and Bowness. These are places that have their own unique identities.

Large sections of the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway are adjacent to the city’s newest neighbourhoods, which are just beginning to establish a sense of place and community. As a year-round destination for cyclists, cross-country skiers, runners, nature lovers, and kids of all ages, the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway is home to over 12 specialized and incredible amenities. At Parks Foundation Calgary, our dream is to continue enhancing the pathway, with more and more amenities, like pearls to a necklace. We’ll see you out there!

By: Alexandra Velosa