Location http://www.readerrock.com – Map at the bottom of the postAddress: 325 25 Ave. S.E.Parking: Free lot parking Park Features: Rock garden paths, gazebo, Reader’s Garden Cafe (lunch and brunch times) Overall: This park was formally used by William Reader while he was Calgary’s parks superintendent (1913 – 1942). The park is in bloom … Read more
200 Barclay Parade SW (Downtown) – Inside the food court
This indoor play space is pretty unusual. It was developed through a partnership with the Emmanual Foundation (who installs recycled playgrounds to places in the world where children would otherwise not have access) with the help of GPI Outdoor Designs Inc and CDC Recreation Inc. It’s basically an outdoor playground moved inside.
Location: Community: Renfrew811 Radford Road N.E. (Beside the Renfrew Community Association – NOT the athletic park) map Parking: There is free parking along the street and in the community centre parking lot. Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I like eating snack at the picnic table.”Robbie’s Review (15 months old): Really enjoyed just walking around the ramps. Age … Read more
220 St. George’s Drive NE
I wasn’t sure what to expect for our first visit to the science centre. I had only been a few times to the old science centre (as a child and as a class volunteer) and didn’t remember much. With Gordie only being 2.5, I wasn’t sure whether he would be old enough to really appreciate the experience. I was pretty sure that we would only go a couple times a year at the most.
Location http://calgaryzoo.ca/Address: 1300 Zoo Road NE Annual Passes: 3 levels of membership are availableParking: $10 per day. Included with Engage and Inspire level memberships. Food Services: Over the winter only the Kitamba Cafe/Kitamba Java and Penguin Cafe are open, you can also pack a picnic lunch and eat it inside. … Read more
Location: http://www.fortcalgary.com/750 – 9 Avenue SE Gordie’s review (6 years old): I liked brunch the best.Nicky’s review (3 years old): I liked the pink hat and the red hat.Robbie’s review (9 months old): Lots of things to look at. Easy to get around in a stroller or baby carrier. Day Pass Cost: Adults $12, Youth (7-17) … Read more