Violet King Park Commemorative Project

On behalf of the HSCA Heritage Committee, Lorna Cordeiro, has been working with partners, the City, and the community, and we are excited to share that the Sunnyside bus loop park has officially been named Violet King Park. A short celebration was held on February 22, 2026, to mark the occasion - you can read about it in the Calgary Herald here.

We are now launching a fundraising campaign to raise $35,000 to support a local artist in creating a commemorative feature that honours Violet King’s legacy and ensures her story is shared and remembered for generations to come.

Once the commemorative piece is complete, we look forward to celebrating with a larger community event!

Click here to learn more history and information about Violet King and the Park.

How You Can Support

Together, we have an opportunity to create a lasting tribute to Violet King. Every contribution, big or small, helps to support this project. All donations will receive a tax receipt.

For those who wish to make a larger donation, we invite you to join us at one of the following recognition levels:

Community Champions ($1,000 - $2,499) | Website name listing + celebration event recognition

Community Builders ($2,500 - $4,999) | Name or Logo recognition on website & event + post-event thank-you

Legacy Partners ($5,000+) | Prominent recognition + customized partnership opportunities

To be part of this meaningful project, please select “Violet King Park” in the CanadaHelps form on our donation form below. Donors contributing $1,000 or more will be contacted to discuss recognition opportunities. All logo recognitions are subject to review to ensure alignment with the values of this project and HSCA.

* Please note, a portion of your donation will be retained by the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA) to help manage and administer this project. Once our $35,000 goal is reached, additional funds will support the community celebration and any surplus will go toward HSCA’s food security programs for local families.

Thank You to Our Donors

Thank you to everyone who has generously supported this ongoing project. A special thank you to the following groups:

Legacy Partners ($5,000+)

Community Builders ($2,500 - $4,999)

• Scarboro Foundation Fund at Calgary Foundation

Community Champions ($1,000 - $2,499)