COWBOYS PARK
Formally known as Shaw Millenium Park, Cowboys Park is located in the vibrant Downtown West community.
As part of a 10-year sponsorship agreement with the City of Calgary, upgrades will be made to utilities, electrical infrastructure, safety, accessibility, and new hardened surfaces. These upgrades will support the transformation of Cowboys Park into a modern and multi-functional event space, attracting more events, business, visitors and increased public use of the park year-round. Event organizers will be able to efficiently set up, tear down and clean after events. The hardened space will better accommodate Calgarians with mobility considerations and better facilitates activities like farmer’s and holiday markets, food trucks, sport and other recreational events, food festivals, and more.
Cowboys Park is owned by and controlled by City operations and City Parks. All programming follows the City’s event approval process.
City of Calgary Website
Following this link will lead you to the Cowboys Park section of the City of Calgary website; this page has plenty of helpful information about Cowboys Park and the upcoming improvements. Full details on what is open and closed at Cowboys Park is available at Calgary.ca/cowboyspark and on signage distributed around the park when applicable.
Upcoming Events
As a City-owned park, Cowboys Park will be activated throughout the year by organizers hosting special events, festivals, and activities. Below is a list of some of those events; make sure to follow the links to learn more!
CONCRETE RODEO COMMUNITY DAY
June 6th, 2026
Join us at Cowboys Park on Saturday June 6 from 10am-3pm for a day dedicated to Calgary’s skate community!
Free entry - no ticket required. Open to all ages & abilities.
Learn more here.
TASTE OF CALGARY
July 30th - August 3rd, 2026
Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. Get a taste of Calgary's great musicians and visit a variety of artisans, entrepreneurs, and interactive activities to add to the fun of the festival!
Learn more here.
CARIFEST
August 14th - 16th, 2026
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and vibes! Carifest Calgary returns, promising an unforgettable weekend of vibrant festivities!
Learn more here.
FRIENDS OF COWBOYS - 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
August 21st, 2026
This tournament is an all-ages daytime basketball event bringing fast-paced games, friendly competition, and community energy to Cowboys Park. It’s designed as an accessible, outdoor tournament where players and spectators can gather around the courts for a fun weekend of sport!
More info coming soon!
FRANCO FESTIVAL CALGARY (FFC)
September 11th - 12th, 2026
Franco Festival Calgary celebrates the richness and diversity of Francophone cultures through music, dance, food, crafts, and cultural programming from communities across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Canada.
Learn more here.
2026 CALGARY POLICE CLASSIC
September 19th, 2026
Calgary’s fall road race tradition, offering a half marathon, 8 km race, and kids race that starts and finishes at Cowboys Park.
Learn more here.
FRIENDS OF COWBOYS - RUN CLUB
First Thursday of every month from May-September
Friends of Cowboys Run Club is a monthly community run starting and ending at Cowboys Park, giving neighbours and Cowboys fans a way to get active together.
Learn more here.
NOTE: This list is non-exhaustive; other events may be taking place at Cowboys Park that aren't on our radar