nose hill park

Nose hill park is a great place to walk dogs. It is beautiful and easily makes you feel like you are out of the city. One downside is that there can occasionally be kyotes roaming the hills, so keep an eye out!

Nose Hill Park has preserved the outdoors pleasures I knew as a child growing up on the prairie. Walk on packed earth paths (some have been paved in recent years.) See croci bloom as the snow melts and watch the Buffalo Beans flower in May. Walk your kids and your dogs in safety and view the city from the highest point in this area. It has been preserved, as it is a sacred height for the First Nation peoples. Fortunately, all of us can enjoy seeing this beautiful stretch of undisturbed nature from most points in the north of Calgary.

Great park for walking, running and letting your dog off leash. Runners have loads of trails to choose from. Recommend to pick one end of the park to stick with and do a small loop - don't try to cross it. North and west end are the flattest. Biggest hills on the south and east ends.

Lovely walking path leads to great view of downtown Calgary. Excellent opportunity to experience a bit of nature without travelling out of the city.

Very big urban park that is unspoiled other than parking and I think washrooms(?). Fresh air is in abundance and the views out of this world. A good place to enjoy the outdoors in a safe place. Calgary keep it the way it is. cheers

I love Nose Hill Park. It is for this very reason I live in the area, so that I can walk up there whenever I want. I love that I can walk up to the west side of the park and see the mountains on a clear day.

If one is into walking and walking up hill this is the walk. The starter trails are on the side of the hill and your journey to the top of hill is a bit hard. However, at the top the view of the city is magnifcient. Lots of trails that take you around the hill and in some bushes and out onto the fields. Bring water as there is no stores, just trails and awesome views.

The trails are everywhere and the wildlife is protected under law. Just a nice Sunday stroll is perfect. You can enter the park bay paths on all 4 sides of the hill. You want fresh air this is where to be. Excellent

I am very fortunate that I live quite close to Nose Hill Park. It is a beautiful stretch of green wilderness with hills and trails in abundance for people who like to walk, run or walk their dogs and to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the wonderful wild crocuses that pop up all over in the spring.If you are very fortunate early in the morning while walking you might see a deer, coyote, badger etc wondering through the area and there have also been moose that have come through Since it is a wilderness area which it situated on a corridor that goes out of the city you need to keep a diligent watch on your dogs especially at dusk as coyotes have been known to take a small dog if they run up bothering the wild animal There are areas designated as on leash areas and some areas for off leash plus some wonderful paths for biking and a few benches around for those who just want to sit and enjoythe view.I worked at the City and some of the top officials wanted this area which is very valuable to be used for large rich homes and to be developed but thank goodness the wilderness people prevailed and we have this gorgeous treasure to enjoy in all seasons right in the middle of the north end of the city.

Lots of walking trails and dog areas. The sites is good year around and deers and coyotes are abundant.

Parked at John Laurie & Brisebois and walked along the paved trail with a BOB stroller. Quite a hill - great for getting your heart rate up without over doing it

As I was traveling through the Calgary area, I stumbled on this park while finding a nearby area with some nice outdoor space and views of the area - I definitely found it. The park was easier to find than I expected and parking/bathroom facilities were great. The pathways were wide and easy to follow in any direction you wish - I took them heading towards the city center and while it took a little longer than I may have anticipated, the trek was worth it for the views of the landscape of the mountains and the city. I can understand other comment's about dogs being a concern - although I was fortunate enough to encounter pet owners who kept close watch of their dogs, I could definitely see it being disruptive of your pleasant walk to be chased or run down by someone's large dog. So long as everyone is respectful of other park-goer's this is a gem of a park in the city of Calgary.

It never ceases to amaze me as to how great a view one gets from this hill. Love the expanse as well as the off leash aspect for a freedom run/ walk with my gal..how she loves to just open up and run run run..so glad they still allow this as it makes for a great outing for both me as the owner and my dog..we both come home feeling very peaceful and satisfied.

Living in a city, there isn't much nature to escape too, but this is a huge park with loads of biodiversity and my dogs love it there. Be weary of some pet owners who don't have control of their dogs, but otherwise, it is a great place to explore and feel apart of something more. My favourite off leash destination for my pups and I. If one entrance is busy, drive around. there are several entrances and a big enough park to ensure you have a good time without loads of people on your path!

Nose hill park is a haven in the middle of Calgary. The perfect place to scape and have a walk to reenergise for your work days! Easy access, plenty of walk trails and an astonishing view of Calgary. I recommend about 3 hours to have a relaxing walk where you can take pictures, have a sit and enjoy some food, etc. Lovely place for nature lovers!