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Walk, pause, and explore Gray Park.

A place for people and wildlife

Gray Park Natural Area sits along the Sheep River in Diamond Valley, southwest of Calgary. Its public trails invite visitors to walk through grasslands, riverside forests, and wetlands while noticing the plants, wildlife, and changing seasons that make this place special.

The park was made possible through Gordon Gray’s generous gift. Today, Western Sky Land Trust owns Gray Park and works in partnership with the Town of Diamond Valley to welcome visitors while caring for the land and its sensitive habitat.

Plan your visit

A little planning can help you make the most of your time at Gray Park. Check entrances, trail conditions, and visitor guidance before you go.
Getting there
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Gray Park Natural Area is in Diamond Valley, southwest of Calgary. Use the map below for directions and choose one of the marked public entrances.
Dogs and wildlife

Gray Park is not an off-leash area. Dogs must remain leashed at all times. Staying on designated trails and giving wildlife space helps keep the park welcoming for everyone.
Entrances and trails

Enter through marked public entrances and stay on designated trails. The trails take visitors through grasslands, riverside forests, wetlands, and areas shaped by the Sheep River.
Conditions and accessibility

Trail conditions can change with rain, snow, ice, river levels, maintenance, and wildlife activity. Some trails have natural, uneven surfaces. Review current conditions and posted notices before visiting.
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​Trail access and conditions may change. Check the Town of Diamond Valley’s current visitor information before travelling.

Explore Gray Park

Every visit can offer something new. Look closely along the trails, try Gray Park Bingo, scan the markers around the park, or explore from home.
Gray Park Bingo
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Use the Gray Park Bingo card to search for plants, wildlife, water features, and signs of beaver activity. Open it on your phone or print a copy before your visit.
Open the Bingo card
QR markers

Look for QR markers as you explore. Scan one with your phone’s camera to open a short story about a plant, animal, habitat feature, or part of Gray Park’s history.
Browse park discoveries
Virtual hike

Not able to visit in person? Follow the virtual hike to learn about Gray Park’s landscapes, wildlife, and seasonal changes from home or the classroom.
Start the virtual hike

Discover the stories of Gray Park

Every trail holds clues to the plants, wildlife, water, and people that shape Gray Park. Choose a topic to learn more before, during, or after your visit.

Birds and plants

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Pileated Woodpecker
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Red-Winged Blackbird
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Silverberry Shrub
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Balsam Poplar

Beavers, water and habitat

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Beaver Lodge
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Beaver Chew
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Beaver Dam
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Pond Leveller
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Beaver Coexistence
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Riverbank Habitat

The Gray Park story

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Gordon Gray's Gift
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EcoGift Zone

​Take learning outdoors

​Gray Park offers opportunities for students, families, and community groups to explore local plants, wildlife, water, and seasonal change through hands-on activities connected to the landscape.
Explore Gray Park education programs

Our Address

Western Sky Land Trust
Ad Valorem Place
2924 11 Street NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7I7


​Mail Code #55
P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M
Calgary, AB T2P 2M5

Registered Charity #
862411634 RR 0001
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