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

Spray Parks Near Calgary – Southern and Central Alberta Splash Pads

Olds Spray Park

Thinking about heading out on a day trip?  Many of the smaller centres surrounding Calgary have their own spray park. To my knowledge, all spray parks are free unless specifically noted. There’s a map at the bottom to help you figure out where you want to go. Strathmore Lion’s Spray Park Typically open June 1st … Read more

Blakiston Park Playground – Brentwood

Location:  mapCommunity: Brentwood – 3023 Blakiston Dr NWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (9 years old): “I really liked the firetruck. It was very realistic”Nicky’s Review (6 years old): “I liked the climbers, and the swings and the firetruck and the slides. Everything!”Robbie’s Review (3.5 years old): “I want to play on the firetruck again!” Age Range: 2-10 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place … Read more