Ralph Klein Park Loop
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Ralph Klein Park Loop
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The Ralph Klein Park Loop in Calgary is located in the southeast quadrant of the city. The park features a serene water feature, and the lollipop trail follows a path to the park and circles around the park before returning. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy this green space and play in the park along the way.
Getting there
To get to Ralph Klein Park, make your way onto Glenmore Trail SE and head east of the South Foothills. Merge onto AB-201 S and travel southbound and take exit 91 for 114 Ave SE. Turn left off the exit and follow 114 Ave SE to the next intersection. Turn right onto 84 St SE and find the park on your left. Our route starts in the main parking lot of the park.
About
| When to do | March-October |
| Backcountry Campsites | No |
| Pets allowed | Yes - On Leash |
| Family friendly | Yes |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | High |
| Route Type | Lollipop |
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Ralph Klein Park Trail Description
Hiking the Ralph Klein Park Loop is a great way to spend a few hours in some greenspace in the city. There may be a lot of traffic here, but not as much as some of the bigger parks in the city. Because the park is in a wetland, the marshy area may see lots of bugs. There isn’t much shade, so don’t forget your sunscreen!
The park itself is home to a natural playground and environment education facility, and operates on a zero waste target. It is a unique greenspace with lots of ecological integrity, and a great spot to get outside in the southeast of the city.
From the main parking lot in the park, join the Ralph Klein Park Loop Trail by hiking towards the water and along the water’s edge. You will wrap around the main area of the park and join the access road you drove in on.
Rejoin the trail on the right from the access road and make an out and back along the water, exploring what the park has to offer. Turn around at the edge of the park and make your way back to the central area.
This trail is great for all abilities, offers easy going paths, and can be adjusted in distance to meet your needs. The park is also a great place for a picnic and an afternoon by the water playing in the playground.
Insider Hints
Bring your reusable containers on this route as the park has a zero waste mandate.
Stick around and enjoy the playground built entirely from natural materials.
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