Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association - Calgary General Hospital Commemoration Project

Introduction
The Heritage Committee of the Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association is working on a project to “tell the story” of the former Calgary General Hospital. We are planning a Commemorative Plaza and your feedback will help shape the design and features of this community space.

The survey closes January 25, 2026. As our thanks, everyone who participates will be entered into a draw to win a $10 gift card for a local Bridgeland business (Lukes, Made by Marcus, etc).

Background
For 88 years, the Calgary General Hospital stood on the land that is now Murdoch Park. From 1910 to 1998, it grew from 160 beds to nearly 1,000 and offered many outpatient services. Known as “The General,” it served Calgary and Southern Alberta with leading-edge care until its closure and demolition in 1998. The site has since become part of the vibrant Bridgeland-Riverside community we know today.

About the Commemorative Plaza
Planned features include:

A year-round, accessible outdoor museum with interpretive plaques, QR codes, and digital storytelling.
Upgrades to the northwest corner of Murdoch Park, including more seating, improved lighting, new vegetation, and potential public art or gardens.
A gazebo-style structure offering a safe space for gathering, music, and reflection.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, your name will be entered into a draw for a Bridgeland gift card.

More info about the CGH history and the project can be found at brcacalgary.org/history

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Park Usage

1. How many times have you visited Murdoch Park in Bridgeland, in the past 12 months?

never occasionally daily weekly monthly I don't know / not sure

2. How do you spend your time when you visit Murdoch Park? (check all that apply)

Historical Awareness & Importance

3. How familiar are you with the presence and the story of the Calgary General Hospital in Bridgeland?

very familiar somewhat familiar not familiar at all

4. How important is it that the story of the Calgary General Hospital is told?

very important somewhat important unsure somewhat unimportant very unimportant

Why do you feel this way?

Support & Design Preferences

5. Would you support the investment of City of Calgary funds to commemorate the General Hospital?

strongly support somewhat support uncertain somewhat do not support strongly do not support

Please comment as to why you feel this way.

6. Which aspects of the proposed design are important? (check all that apply)

Benefits & Future Visits

7. What do you think are the benefits of the CGH Commemoration Plaza? (check all that apply)

attracts out of town visitors preserve community history promotes learning about past health care in the city provides 'closure' to the loss of the hospital provides a place for gathering and reflection strengthens city and local community pride educational resource for schools

Other

8. When the CGH Commemorative Plaza is completed, how often will you visit Murdoch Park?

more often the same amount less often

Personal Connection & Demographics

9. Tell us about yourself.(check all that apply)

10. Do you have any comments you would like to share about the Calgary General Hospital Commemoration Project? What would make this project meaningful to you?

11. What is your age?

under 20 21-50 over 50 prefer not to say

If you would like to stay in contact with us or if you have stories about the Calgary General Hospital that you would like to share with us, please contact cghproject@brcacalgary.org or phone 403-263-5755.

If you would like to make a donation to the Calgary General Hospital Commemoration Plaza, visit www.brcacalgary.org/history which will take you to the Calgary Parks Foundation website. Use the drop down arrow to select Calgary General Hospital Commemoration.