[2] Designed by CPV Group Architects and Engineers Ltd in late modernist style,[1] it was built by PCL Construction and was completed in 1977.

The gardens include a living wall, koi ponds, fountains, a children's play area, and over 550 trees, as well as meeting/function space for special events.

Cook Architects and Engineers and donated to the City of Calgary by the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations and Calford Properties.

A major redevelopment of The Core Shopping Centre (formerly TD Square) beneath the park began in 2008, requiring the gardens to close for renovations for 4 years.

The gardens reopened on June 27, 2012, and features additional seating for the CORE food court, a playground and space for corporate events.