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Mahogany's Safe-Water Hub
Mahogany Lake is one of Calgary’s most unique community amenities. This Safe-Water Hub outlines the systems, standards, and safeguards in place to support safe waterfront recreation.
Mahogany Lake at a Glance
- 2+ million visitor entries in 7 years; 184,000 in 2025 alone
- 63-acre freshwater lake; largest in Calgary
- 84 acres total including beaches, docks, shorelines, and facilities
- Lake depth range: 0–30 feet
- 16 access gates throughout the community
- 3-section lake system (North Arm, Central Basin, South Arm)
- 2 park locations: Main Beach and West Beach
- 4 bridges and 2 aeration systems
Lake Designation
- Mahogany Lake is an Open Unsupervised Waterfront, as defined by the Lifesaving Society, meaning there are no lifeguards on duty and individuals are responsible for their own safety.
- "Use at Your Own Risk" is posted at all park access points and public water-safety equipment as a required safety warning.
- Key Aspects of "Use at Your Own Risk" Notice:
- Responsibility: The user takes on the responsibility for their own safety and any potential consequences.
- Warning: It is a warning about potential dangers associated with the activity, place, or product.
- No Liability: The supplier or owner of the activity, place, or product is disclaiming their liability for accidents, loss, or damage that may happen.
- This designation is standard for all large community lakes and water bodies and is supported by industry best practices for open-water activities and recreation.
- The MHOA maintains a robust eight-layer safety system that exceeds the Lifesaving Society's national minimum standards.
