Join Parks Foundation Calgary, Alzheimer Calgary, Bethany Riverview, Calgary Flames Foundation and Good Vibes Memory Choir for the grand opening of a first-of-its-kind Dementia Inclusive park, the Martin Family Legacy Garden. Celebrate the leading reserachers, healthcare professionals, community advocates, and families impacted by dementia who helped bring this inclusive and supportive green space to life.
What to Expect
10:30 AM - Guest Arrival
11:00 AM - Opening Song
11:15 AM - Special Remarks
11:35 Story Moment: MFLG Documentary
12:00 PM - Community Connection and Garden Interview
Why This Event Matters
20,000 Calgarians are living with dementia right now. By 2030, the number is expected to reach 34,000. Despite the large number of Calgarians impacted both directly and indirectly, there are no public outdoor spaces designed to meet the unique needs of those living with dementia as well as those who love them.
That’s why Martin Family Legacy Garden’s design has been informed by extensive dementia research. Features of the park, such as sensory gardens, wayfinding signage, colourful pathways, and shaded areas were carefully chosen and implemented to create a healing sanctuary. Here, individuals with dementia as well as their caregivers and families can experience the therapeutic benefits of nature together.
To learn more about the project, visit the Martin Family Legacy Garden project page.
A first for Canada
Canada’s first Dementia Inclusive Park reflects a committment to inclusivity and accessibility and creates a new destination for families, caregives, and individuals living with Dementia to come and gather.
Welcoming by design
Built together
Featured Experiences
The opening-day program is shaped to serve families, caregivres, individuals with dementia, and the broader community.
- Ribbon cutting
- Key Partner’s Perspectives
- Documentary Debut
- Special remarks from Greg and Joanne Martin
- Live Performance by Good Vibes Memory Choir
Martin Family Legacy Gardem was made possible through the generosity and support of our donors and partners:
- Greg & Joanne Martin
- City of Calgary
- Alzheimer Calgary
- Government of Alberta
- Bethany Care Foundation
- Calgary Foundation
- Government of Canada
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Sofina
- iA Financial Group
- Rotary Club of Calgary West
- Rotary Club of Calgary North
- Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic
- Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial
- Made possible through the generosity and support of many other dedicated community members, partners, and donors
A project brought to life by Parks Foundation Calgary.