Coco Brooks Pizza – Eating Out With Kids in Calgary

Address: 3 Calgary locations   https://www.cocobrooks.com/ (we visted the NE location)Restaurant Type: fast casual Food Options: pizza, calzones, salad, pasta, dessertsKid Menu: pasta and pizzaSeating: several tables and chairs. Kid friendly features: high chairsKid comfort level: 10/10 – The restaurant is very casual and the food is super kid friendly. Even if you have never been into a Coco Brooks restaurant, … Read more

Killarney Accessible Playground

Killarney Accessible Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Killarney -29 St SW at 19 Ave SWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the car.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I kind of liked the rocks, the slide, actually everything.” Age Range: 2 years-9 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place-recycled tireShade: shade from mature trees Features: climber with ramp, slides, bridges, tree climbers; wobbly balance beam, bouncy … Read more

The Tot Spot at the Flip Factory

Location      http://www.flip-factory.com/Address:  Bay 1, 4500 – 5 Street NE (faces Edmonton Trail – accessed from the 32nd Ave Connector) Robbie’s Review (4.5 years old): “I liked everything!” Cost: $8.50 walking kids, $5.25 for crawlersAge Range: under 6Footwear: Shoes must be taken off at the door. Safety Features/Concerns: The Tot Spot is on the upper level and … Read more

Skating at Bowness Park Lagoon

Bowness Park Skating RInk

Address: 8900 48 Ave. N.W.Rink type: pond (lagoon)Season: Weather dependent – typically Mid-december through February – Check here for rink conditions Rentals: skates, stabilizers, helmets, skate sharpening. (helmets rentals are free of charge)Food Services: Casual Fine Dining at Seasons of Bowness Park as well as a small take out cafe Rules: No hockey nets or pucks. … Read more

Applewood Park Playground

Applewood Park Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Applewood – Applewood Dr at Applecrest Crescent SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how big it was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the airplane bouncer” Age Range: 2 years-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: there are some trees on the outside of the playground. Features: Large climber with slides and bridges, saucer … Read more

Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix School Playground

Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix

Location   mapCommunity: Willow Park – 809 Willingdon Blvd. SEParking: free street parking Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade nearby from a large tree Features: Large climber, swings, saucer swings, Apollo (web spinner), musical panelsSurrounding Park Area: School yard Accessibility: None.Seating: several benches Overall assessment: Solid school playground that will appeal to kids of a wide variety … Read more