Katie from Saskatoon Playground Review visited Richmond, BC to see what they had to offer for families. Here’s one of the great playgrounds found! Address: 6620 Garden City Road, Richmond BCParking: free and was plentiful when we visited Ground Cover: includes pavement, grass, paved pathways, sand / gravel, and some pour-in-place recycled tire flooring Overall assessment: The Garden City … Read more
Location mapAddress: 113th Avenue and 102nd StreetParking: street parking Surrounding Park Area: large grassy areasGround Cover: accessible artificial grass turf Overall assessment: This is an excellent playground that is well suited for kids of a wide range of ages and abilities. I was a little unsure whether the ground cover would really be accessible, but … Read more
Location map Address: 11520 153 Ave NWParking: Free parking lot Surrounding Park Area: grassy areas, spray park, skate park, baseball diamond, sports field, picnic sites, outdoor rink, washrooms (in Recreation Centre), Castle Downs Park pavilion Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire in some areas, sand in others Overall assessment: One of Edmonton’s largest playgrounds also has a … Read more
Address: Strathcona Island Park (Minto Avenue SE & 5 Street SE), Medicine Hat, AB, Parking: free lot parkingSurrounding Park Area: pathways, washrooms, picnic areasGround Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire Overall assessment: Strathcona Island park has a Saamis Teepee themed playground with a large set of ramps that go up several levels and accessible flooring. There are also picnic areas, washrooms, … Read more
Location mapAddress: South off of Meadowview Blvd between Meadowview Dr and CW Gaetz Rd -LeducParking: street parking Surrounding Park Area: Small park area and pathway to the parkGround Cover: wood chips Overall assessment: This playground commemorates the hadrosaur dinosaur skelton fossil found in the area of Leduc. The playground has a dinosaur theme which kids will love … Read more
(Bannerman Park photos courtesy of Jennifer M. Stamp) Location mapAddress: Military Rd, St. John’s, NewfoundlandParking: parking lot Surrounding Park Area: Large Victorian style urban park. Grassy areas nearby.Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire accessible flooring Overall assessment: Newfoundland’s first public park, located in downtown St. John’s, is newly-renovated with a large accessible playground that will appeal to kids of … Read more