Following two years of design, construction and landscaping, the Calgary Stampede and Calgary Stampede Foundation were proud to officially open Community Park East, a year-round gathering place for the community.

Community Park East Trail

Community Park East is home to the 650-meter-long Cenovus Legacy Trail that weaves through the park telling the story of the area through the lenses of First Nations People, Calgary and the Calgary Stampede. The 16 acres of green space is home to The Elbow River Camp, with 26 tipis set up in a traditional circle during our 10-day festival in July.

Ideal For:

  • Community gathering space
  • Weddings
  • Charity runs
  • Public and private community events
  • Corporate team building events
  • Small festivals

 

Features:

  • 16 acres
  • Rainbow Trout art installation
  • Home to the Elbow River Camp during Stampede

 

Sweetgrass Lodge

Standing in Community Park East, Sweetgrass Lodge combines with green space to create a beautiful and functional venue to share with the community. This space is a base for Indigenous programming, education and true community gathering.

With multiple spaces to host meetings, programming, events and more in Sweetgrass Lodge, the outdoor venue of Community Park East is functional and ideal for hosting charity runs, private and public community events, local fairs and much more.

Ideal for:

  • Indigenous programming
  • Meetings
  • Educational purposes

 

Features:

  • Boardroom: 643 sq. ft.
  • Room A: 2928 sq. ft.
  • Office: 810 sq. ft.