Peter’s Drive-in – In search of Calgary’s best ice cream

Peter's Drive-In - In search of Calgary's Best Ice Cream

Address:  219 – 16 Avenue NE Season: Open year roundSeating: No indoor seating. There are many picnic tables in the area surrounding Peter’s and the parking lot.Special Diet Options: None.Ice Cream: Soft serve ice cream.Other frozen treats: They also serve milkshakes and pints of ice cream.Other options: Burgers, hot dogs, fries and onion rings. Peter’s Drive-in is … Read more

St. Patrick’s Island Park

St. Patrick's Island Park - Calgary, AB

Location    (maps at the end of the post)Community: East Village – 1300 Zoo Rd. NE (you can access it by car through the parking lot on the South side of the Zoo along Zoo Rd)Parking: Pay lot parking Park Features: Playground, washrooms, river wading area, large hill for tobogganing, plaza, picnic areas, pathways. Overall: St. … Read more

Colonel Walker School Playground

Col Walker School Playground - calgaryplaygroundreview.com

Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location   mapCommunity: Inglewood – 1921 9 Ave SEParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (5 years old) “I liked the big rope bridge.”Nicky’s Review (2 years old) “Like rocks” Age Range: 5 years -12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Shade: Very little right now but it should improve … Read more

Bridgeland Community Centre Playground

Bridgeland Community Centre Playground

Location:    mapCommunity: Bridgeland – 9th St and Centre Ave NE.  Parking: There is 2 hr free street parking along 9th St as well as in the community centre parking lot off of 9th St.   Gordie’s Review (15 months old) – Loved the ramps and steps!Gordie’s Review (4.5 years old) – “I liked playing on … Read more

Nellie Breen Park Playground

Nellie Breen Park

Location     map Community: Inglewood – 14th St and St. Monica Ave SEParking: Free Street Parking Gordie’s Review (18 months old – from our first review) – Walking over the ropes was fun!Gordie’s Review (4 years old) – Both spinners. And the slide.Nicky’s Review (16 months old) – Really liked the spinner. Age Range: All ages.Ground … Read more