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Calgary's Cowboys Park Sparks Outrage Over Green Space Loss

6/24/2025

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Calgary's Millennium Park, rebranded as Cowboys Park, is under fire after recent renovations stripped away green spaces and shuttered the beloved skatepark during peak festival season. Once a vibrant hub, home to Canada's largest skatepark, these changes highlight ongoing struggles with urban planning and the need for better community involvement.

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Story summary

Calgary's Millennium Park, rebranded as Cowboys Park, is under fire after recent renovations stripped away green spaces and shuttered the beloved skatepark during peak festival season. Once a vibrant hub, home to Canada's largest skatepark, these changes highlight ongoing struggles with urban planning and the need for better community involvement.