Sweet Haven Soft Serve Ice Cream – permanently closed

Update: Sweet Haven now has a pop-up location at  PO-KE 17th AVE Starting June 1st at 614A 17th AVE SW from 5PM-10PM Friday-Sundayhttps://www.facebook.com/SweetHavenIceCream/ The following information and photos are from their 2018 location. Season: Seasonal during the warmer months. Closes in OctoberSeating: A few  benches inside, benches outside.Special Diet Options: noneIce Cream: Soft serve ice … Read more

Free Things to do in Calgary with kids this Summer

Free Calgary Summer Fun Ideas

You don’t have to spend money to have fun this summer. Here’s some ideas for fun with kids in Calgary that doesn’t cost a thing. 1. Check out one of Calgary’s many playgrounds Calgary has tons of great playgrounds – check out this list of playgrounds with reviews 2. Spray Parks Calgary has 6 spray … Read more

Awesome Airdrie Playgrounds

1. Midtown Playground Midtown – Midtown Court Located a short distance from Iron Horse Park. This playground has an area for older kids and younger kids. You’ll be able to entertain a wide age range with the unusual equipment at this playground. 2.  Coopers Crossing Discovery Playground Cooper’s Crossing – Coopers Drive and Coopers Crescent SW … Read more

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