Five ways to get out and enjoy the dog days of summer

five ways to get out and enjoy the dog days of summer There are endless possibilities of fun things to do right here in our own city.

Provided by Parks Foundation Calgary

In a year filled with challenges, many of us have experienced the happiness and solace that parks can bring. Calgarians are utilizing our green spaces and pathways now more than ever allowing families, friends, and everyone in between to get outside and enjoy some time together.

At the Parks Foundation, we remain committed to the potential and the importance that parks and outdoor spaces hold in our city, and invite you to continue enjoying our beloved park spaces. While going for a walk outside has become the new ‘norm’ for many of us, there are a number of other incredible activities and fun things to do in parks.

Check out this list for some great ideas to get you started! 1 . Outdoor yoga in the park. A great way to relax, get your stretch on, and enjoy some gorgeous views! To register for classes on Sundays in Stanley Park or in Mahogany SE, visit eventbrite.com/e/outdoor-yogaevery-sunday-in-stanley-park-tickets-108888012978. 2 . Try your hand at Disc Golf! The David Richardson Memorial Disc Golf Park features 27 acres of land in a gorgeous natural wetland setting. There are amateur and professional tees at each of the 18 holes, so people of all

"While going for a walk outside has become the new ‘norm’ for many of us, there are a number of other incredible activities and fun things to do in parks."

skill levels can play. Find more information and a map to the course located in Royal Oak NW at parksfdn.com/ david-richardson-memorial-disc-golf-park. 3 . Explore Reader Rock Garden. Reader Rock is a historical site that offers one of Calgary’s most unique cultural landscapes. The site is filled with blossoming flowers and the restored Reader House, now home to Reader’s Garden Café. This place is definitely picturesque! Read more about the garden at readerrock.com.

4. Find a food truck and enjoy a picnic outside.

Enjoy some great eats made by your family’s favorite local YYC Food Truck and then enjoy a picnic in a park! What’s on the menu today? Track down Calgary’s Food Trucks on the go with the free app for iPhone and Android, streetfoodapp.com/calgary. 5 . Bike the Rotary/Mattamy Greenway. Did you know this 138-kilometre pathway encircles the entire city? That means you’re bound to find a section of the pathway near you. Whether you take a short ride in your neighborhood or challenge yourself to complete the loop, this is a great option to get outside and get biking. Find more information and a full map for the Rotary/ Mattamy Greenway at parksfdn.com/greenway.

There are endless possibilities of fun things to do right here in our own city. We hope this list inspires you to try something new and reinforces the value our park spaces offer. Be sure to tag @ParksFdnCalgary on social media when you’re out enjoying our parks!

For more than 30 years, in collaboration with cherished donors and partners, Parks Foundation has been a catalyst in pioneering and creating outdoor spaces in our city that we love and value. For more information or to donate to create new parks, improve existing park space, and offer important programs and grants, visit parksfdn.com. CCM