Memorial Park Library is a classically-inspired, early 20th century, two-storey sandstone building located on 1.93 hectares in Central Memorial Park in downtown Calgary. An east-facing portico, set a top a series of granite steps, is adorned with iconic columns and a skillfully-carved pediment, creating a dignified entry into the library. The building is topped with a low-hipped roof, and expertly executed decoration. The park on which the library sits contains several objects, including:
- An equestrian statue, added in 1914; The Horseman of the Plains, commemorating the South African War, located in the centre of the park’s oval.
- First World War Memorial, added in 1924, located at the east end of the park in front of the library.
- Cenotaph and accompanying benches, added in 1928, located at the west end of the park.
- Federal Geodetic Survey marker, added in 1928, located at the east end of the park’s oval.
- Water fountain commemorating the 50th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, added in 1930.
- Eternal flame memorial located to the east of the cenotaph, added 1967.
- Royal Canadian Legion Commemorative Medallion, located to the West of the cenotaph, added 1994.
- Second World War memorial, Burma Star, located near the cenotaph, added in 1996.
- Memorial to the Australian and New Zealand armed forces located near the cenotaph, added in 2004.
