Sprayparks
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June 13, 2013, 2 Comments

The City of Calgary spray parks and wading pools as well as Sikome Lake are scheduled to open June 15th. Sommerset Spray Park opened later than usual but is already …

Butterfield Acres
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June 7, 2013, 1 Comment

Butterfield Acres had been on my list of places to go since Gordie was small, but for one reason or another we had never made it. We ended up meeting up with a friend of mine and her son this year on a perfect day. It was warm, but not too hot and not the least bit muddy.

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May 25, 2013, 5 Comments

This February, our family won a trip to Washington, DC as part of Kaboom.org’s Summer Playground Challenge. It’s almost overwhelming how many options there are for things to do when …

Calgary Parks with bookable picnic sites
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May 11, 2013, 1 Comment

Nine of the City of Calgary parks have bookable picnic sites. Below I have an overview of all 9 locations and links to reviews of the different parks. For specific …

Calgary's Best Playgrounds
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April 22, 2013, 13 Comments

Every year I find more great playgrounds in Calgary making it harder to decide on my best playgrounds list. About half of this year’s playgrounds are new to the list, …

Calgary's Indoor Play Centres
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April 9, 2013, 7 Comments

(click on the title for a full review) It’s no secret that I love indoor play places. Sure, I love the outdoors but Winter in Calgary can seem to last …

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Highland Park Playground

Highland Park Playground

June 18, 2013, No comments

This newly built playground isn't huge, but it is has a lot to offer. Gordie loved playing firefighter with the firetruck and then running around the ...

Elboya Park Playground

Elboya Park Playground

June 14, 2013, 1 Comment

Location     map Community: Elboya – 46 Ave & 4a St. SW Parking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old): ”What was the best p ...

Sprayparks

Calgary’s Spray Parks and Wading Pools – 2013

June 13, 2013, 2 Comments

The City of Calgary spray parks and wading pools as well as Sikome Lake are scheduled to open June 15th. Sommerset Spray Park opened later than usual ...

Pearce Estate Park

Pearce Estate Park

June 12, 2013, 3 Comments

Pearce Estate Park is not a huge park, but it has a lot to offer. It boasts, mature trees, a picnic area, playground and interpretive wetland pathway ...

Butterfield Acres

Butterfield Acres

June 7, 2013, 1 Comment

Butterfield Acres had been on my list of places to go since Gordie was small, but for one reason or another we had never made it. We ended up meeting ...

Bow Habitat Station

Bow Habitat Station – Fish Hatchery

June 4, 2013, 3 Comments

This was our first visit to the Bow Habitat Station. The main floor has a seasonal cafe, gift shop and access to the fish hatchery tour. The 30 minute ...

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5 Great Things to do With Young Kids in Washington, DC (even if it’s cold)

May 25, 2013, 5 Comments

This February, our family won a trip to Washington, DC as part of Kaboom.org’s Summer Playground Challenge. It’s almost overwhelming how m ...

Chapel Park - Turtle Playground

Chapel Park – Turtle Playground

May 22, 2013, 10 Comments

One of the things that I really like about this playground is that it shows how you don't have to spend a lot of money to make a playground unique. My ...

Calgary Parks with bookable picnic sites

Calgary Parks with Bookable Picnic Sites

May 11, 2013, 1 Comment

Nine of the City of Calgary parks have bookable picnic sites. Below I have an overview of all 9 locations and links to reviews of the different parks. ...

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