Walden Grove Playground

Location:mapAddress: Walden – Walgrove Blvd and Walgrove Gardens SE (East of Macleod Trail and South of 22x)  Parking: free street parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old): “I liked the tallest slide and the zipline” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the zipline”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I liked the slide” Age Range: 2 – 10  Ground … Read more

Calgary’s top 15 Most Popular Playgrounds

In 2018, I set up a survey to find Calgarian’s picks for Calgary’s best outdoor playgrounds. The results were pretty strong with the top 15 standing out from the pack. There are lots of great playgrounds that aren’t on this list but these are all solid choices. Playground Features Calgary Loves Looking at the ones … Read more

Cranbrook Lane Caterpillar Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Cranston – 59 Cranbrook lane SEParking:  free street parking Gordie (age 9): “I liked the green rubber hills”Nicky (age 6): “I liked the caterpillar and the slide and the yellow rolling thing”Robbie (age 3): “The caterpillar!” Age Range: 2-9 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Shade: very littleFeatures: rope climbers, hills, tree climbers, toad stools, 2 … Read more

Walden Green Playground

Thanks to Katie for this review! Location:mapAddress: Walden – Walden Dr and Walden Cres SE (East of Macleod Trail and South of 22x)  Parking: free street parking.   Charlotte’s review (3.5 years old): “The best part was the monkey bars.”Luc’s reviews (1.5 years old): Luc loved the preschool climber.   Age Range: 1 – 12  Ground … Read more

Raymond Outdoor Aquatic Centre – Raymond, Alberta

Opening for the season June 1, 2018 Address:60 N 100 W, Raymond, AB   http://raymondrecreation.ca/ (about 15 minutes south of Lethbridge)Cost:$25 for a family pass Season: Typically open May long weekend until early September.Hours: Generally 12-8pm, 1-7pm on statutory holidays. Features:  Shallow toddler area, recreation pool with zero depth entry with water sprays, diving area, water slides, pool … Read more

Capitol Hill Dinosaur Playground

Capitol Hill Dinosaur Playground

Location    map Community: Capitol Hill – 20th Avenue and 15th St. NW.Parking: free street parking Nicky’s Review (6): “I really liked the saucer swing and the treehouse”Robbie’s Review: “I liked the swings and the fossils” Age Range: 18 months-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Features: 6 swings (2 saucer, 2 baby); Gazebo climber with double slide; climber with … Read more