Nine of the City of Calgary parks have bookable picnic sites. Below I have an overview of all 9 locations and links to reviews of the different parks. For specific information about each picnic site you can look at the city of Calgary website. In addition to the bookable picnic sites, there are also … Read more
Location map Community: Riverbend – 67 Riverview Dr. SE.Parking: free lot at the park entrance. Park Features: Two man-made ponds (fishing, canoes, dinghies and paddle boats are allowed). Pathways, picnic areas (some bookable) & bookable picnic shelter, fire pits, BBQ stands, seasonal washroom (at park entrance only – map at the park is not accurate). Cross country … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Hillhurst – 800 12 St. N.W (South of SAIT)Parking: reasonably priced street parking as well as a pay parking lot on the north side of the park (You can only access it from 8th avenue from the west). There is also a small free parking lot if you follow the road past the … Read more
Location map Community: 632 13 AV SEParking: There is some street parking and a pay lot next to the park. Ground Cover: grass and stonePark Features: Sandstone hospital ruins, sundial Shade: not yetAccessibility: There are some pathways in the park. Overall assessment: One of Calgary’s most unique parks, Rundle Ruins Park contains the ruins of … Read more
We visited 3 playgrounds in Stanley Park and the reviews for each are below. Visit the map link to see where each playground is at the park. Location map Community: Stanley Park/Elboya 4011 1A St. S.W.Parking: There is a free parking lot mid-way along the park on 42nd Ave and a larger parking lot at … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Downtown – 228 8 Ave. S.E.Parking: Typical Downtown parking – this park is right along the C-train line Gordie’s Review (3 years old) – I liked playing in the water!Features: Sculpture of the “Famous Five”, large seating area, stage, waterfalls, year round washroom, Ice skating (winter), concession (seasonal)Water Features: Large reflecting pond with … Read more