Note: this is a school playground – you may be asked to leave during school hours.
Location: map
Community: Bowness – 4631 85 St NW
Parking: Free street parking
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-1.jpg)
Gordie’s Review (5 years old) “I liked the big rock!”
Nicky’s Review (2 years old) “rock too!”
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-8.jpg)
Age Range: 2 years -12 years
Ground Cover: pea gravel
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-7.jpg)
Shade: A large tree on the southern side of the playground provides good shade for parts of the playground.
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-6-e1411677833906.jpg)
Features: Large climber with ramp, bridge, catwalks, overhead features, flying foxes and slides; Large Apollo spinner; 3 saucer swings; Artificial rock climber; tire swings.
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-5.jpg)
Surrounding Park Area: Large grassy field area. Right nearby the historic Bowness School.
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-4.jpg)
Accessibility: None.
Seating: several benches
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-3.jpg)
Overall assessment: This playground is large and will appeal to a wide variety of ages. Although it’s starting to show it’s age a little, it has some great features like the saucer swings and Apollo spinner.
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-2.jpg)
![Belvedere Parkway School Playground](https://calgaryplaygroundreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bowness-1.jpg)