Location map Community: Crescent Heights – 3rd St and 11 ave NWParking:Free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how fun the structure was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “It was super, super fun. I kind of liked everything.”Robbie’s Review (18 months old): “bounce, bounce!” Age Range: 2-12 years.Ground Cover: pea gravelShade: large mature trees are … Read more
Address: 2425 9 Ave SE Parking: Free lot parkingPark Features: Natural environment pathways, nature centre, river viewOther activities: The park also offers nature programs and birthday parties. Overall: The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been a nature preserve since 1929 and is now run by the City of Calgary. It was heavily damaged by the recent floods but … Read more
Address: 1136 Kensington Road NW http://www.haydenblockyyc.com/ Restaurant Type: Texas BarbecueFood Options: Texas Barbecue served family-style Kid Menu: NoneSeating: Communal seating at long tables with benches, tables with bar height chairs, smaller tables Kid friendly features: HighchairKid comfort level: 7/10 – Kids are allowed until 8pm. The environment is very casual but they are not aiming … Read more
Downtown – 130 – 9 Avenue S.E.
This was the first time that I’ve taken Gordie to the Glenbow when he wasn’t just a baby and we weren’t able to visit nearly all of it in one trip. We spent about 2 hours there and if we had arrived a bit earlier I think Gordie might have lasted another half hour at the most. That gave us enough time to go through 2 exhibits at a toddler pace and do a quick craft at the children’s Discovery Room.
Location: http://www.lougheedhouse.com/Beltline – 707 – 13 Avenue SW Gordie’s review (7 years old): “I really liked that they had a scavenger hunt and how that the house was restored instead of torn down”Nicky’s review (4 years old): “I liked getting the pink necklace” [They have a gift shop with new and vintage items]Robbie’s review (1.5 … Read more
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location map Community: Mount Pleasant – 9 St and 21 Ave NWParking: there is free street parking right beside the playground on 9th Street. Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the big rocks!”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “Everything!”Robbie’s Review … Read more