Dana, Author at calgaryplaygroundreview.com

Righteous Gelato (formerly Fiasco Gelato) – In search of Calgary’s best ice cream

March 24, 2021May 21, 2016 by Dana

Address: 110 221 19th St SE http://www.fiascogelatoshop.com/ Season: Open year round.Seating: indoor bar seating, a couple of tablesSpecial Diet Options: dairy free sorbettoIce Cream: made on site gelato and sorbettoOther frozen treats: gelato sandwiches, take home pints and affogato (gelato and coffee)Other options: italian coffee, tea, drinking chocolate Fiasco Gelato’s headquarters serves ice cream by the scoop … Read more

Fort Macleod Playground and Spray Park

March 19, 2021May 16, 2016 by Dana

Location: mapAddress – 26 St and 5 Ave S, Fort MacleodParking: Free lot and street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old): “I liked the flying fox. It was the best”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “It was fun. We should go to it again”Robbie’s Review (8 months old): Robbie was pretty sleepy but there are some good … Read more

Riverfront Park Natural Playground – Cochrane

March 19, 2021May 12, 2016 by Dana

Address: Griffin Road and Cowboy Trail (highway 22) – CochraneParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: pea gravelShade: plentiful. Features: natural playground features – slide, web climber, rocks and logsSurrounding Park Area: Next to pathways, the river and Riverfront Park Accessibility: None.Seating: a few picnic tables Overall assessment: This playground is part of the redevelopment of the Riverfront … Read more

Kerry Wood Nature Centre Natural Playground – Red Deer

March 20, 2021May 12, 2016 by Dana

Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Natural Playground - Red Deer

Kerry Wood Nature Centre – Waskasoo Park – 6300 45 Ave, Red Deerhttp://www.waskasoopark.ca/Kerry-Wood-Nature-Center.htmlParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: mulchShade: plentiful. Features: natural playground featuresSurrounding Park Area: Next to the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Waskasoo nature preserve. Accessibility: None.Seating: a few picnic tables Overall assessment: Located in Waskasoo Park, the Kerry Wood Nature Centre has a … Read more

Iron Horse Park – Miniature Ride on Trains – Airdrie

March 19, 2021May 10, 2016 by Dana

Iron Horse Park - Miniature Train Rides - Airdrie

Location: 820 Railway Gate SW, Airdrie http://www.ironhorsepark.net/ map Gordie’s review (6 years old): “I thought it was great. That’s all I have to say.”Nicky’s review (3 years old): “I liked the flowers” [At the front gate]Robbie’s review (6 months old): Robbie was able to ride with me in a front carrier Ride Cost: $3 per ride. Kids under … Read more

Kinjo Sushi and Grill – Eating Out With Kids in Calgary

September 11, 2019April 23, 2016 by Dana

Address: 4 Calgary locations http://www.kinjosushiandgrill.com/ Restaurant Type: sit downFood Options: Sushi, Sushi Rolls, Tempura, grilled items Kid Menu: None.Seating: lots of seating, tables booths, circular booths. Restaurants easily accommodate big groups. Kid friendly features: pocky sticks for the kids after the meal, fruit plate before the food comes out, ‘kids’ chopsticks Kid comfort level: 8/10 – pretty … Read more