Location map Community: Thorncliffe– 54 ave & Thorndale Place NWParking: Free street parkingNote: This playground is next to a school. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “Sliding!” Age Range: 3-10 years.Ground Cover: Pea gravel Shade: Mature trees on the … Read more
Location map Community: Albert Park – Radcliffe Crescent SEParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (3 years old) “What did you like about that park?” “The Ramps!” Age Range: 0-8 years.Ground Cover: Pour in place recycled tireShade: Some shade from the play structure itself as well as some mature trees in the surrounding park area Features: … Read more
Thanks to Alisha for this guest review! Check out her blog Learning From My Kids Location map Community: McKenzie Towne – Prestwick Gate and Prestwick Circle SE (also accessible from Prestwick Heights SE)Parking:Free street parking Keenan’s Review (7 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “Climbing on the big wheels.”Ryan’s Ryan (4 … Read more
Location map Community: Vista Heights – 1820 Valleyview Rd NEParking:Free street parking Gordie’s Review (3 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “Running around with my friends” Age Range: 0-5 years.Ground Cover: Pour in place recycled tiresShade: some shade from mature trees. Features: preschool play structure with ramps (3 levels), slides and … Read more
Location map Community: Dalhousie – 53 St and Dalhart Rd NWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (3 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “The climber. I liked the climber.” Age Range: 2-10.Ground Cover: pea gravel Shade: some shade from mature trees on the east side of the playground.Features: school-aged climber with … Read more
1900 Heritage Drive S.W.
My son Gordie loves trains. One day he asked to go to a train museum but Calgary doesn’t really have one. Heritage park is the next best thing inside the city limits. I knew that Heritage Park had things my little train fan would love, but I was surprised with just how much there was.