Castle Downs Playground – Edmonton, AB

Castle Downs Playground - Edmonton, AB

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

Strathcona Island Playground and Spray Park – Medicine Hat, AB

Strathcona Island Playground and Spray Park - Medicine Hat, AB

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

Meadowview Dinosaur Playground, Leduc, AB

Meadowview Dinosaur Playground, Leduc, AB

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

Rotary Park playground and river slides – Whitecourt, AB

Whitecourt Rotary Park

Location: North on 51 St from Highway 43    mapParking: Free parking in adjacent parking lot https://www.whitecourt.ca/Rec-Culture/Rotary-Park Whitecourt’s Rotary Park is easily one of the best parks for free outdoor family fun in Alberta. The playground is amazing, the spray park is great and the river slides are at the top of my list of fun … Read more

Marnevic Memorial Park Heavy Duty Construction Equipment Playground – Fox Creek, AB

Marnevic Memorial Park Heavy Construction Equipment Playground - Fox Creek, AB

Address: 8 St North of Hammond Dr N, Fox Creek, AB (mid-way between Edmonton and Grande Prairie)   map Surrounding Park Area: next to a pretty cool looking bike park Playground Features: Bulldozer climber, Large construction equipment climber, short wide base zip-line, diggers, activity panels, swings, web climber Review: One of the most spectacular themed playgrounds … Read more