Bow Habitat Station – Fish Hatchery

Location:     Pearce Estate Park East of Inglewood – 1440-17A Street SE Gordie’s review (4 years old): “What was the best part?” “Seeing the fish!”Nicky’s review (13 months old): ish! ish! (Fish) Day Pass Cost:  See website for ratesParking: free parking lotFood Services: There is a small cafe inside the Bow Habitat Station that may … Read more

Prestwick Butterfly Playground

Prestwick Butterfly Playground

Thanks to Katie for this guest review! Location     mapCommunity: Prestwick – Prestwick Drive & Prestwick Circle SEParking: Free street parking Charlotte’s Review (2.5 years old): “What was your favourite thing about the park?”  “The swings! And the slide. YEAH!” Luc’s Review (5 months old): “Mah mah mah mah MAH!”   Age Range: 0 – 12 … Read more

Elgin Dragon Playground

Elgin Dragon Playground

Thanks to Alisha for our first outdoor playground review of 2013! Alisha is the mom of 3 boys with another little one on the way. She blogs about the ups and downs of parenting, home schooling, vegetarianism, attachment parenting and more over at Learning From My Kids. Location    map Community: McKenzie Towne – Elgin – Elgin Ave and … Read more

Carburn Park

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

St. William School Playground

Location    map Community: Willow Park – Fairmont Drive & Willingdon BlvdParking: free street parkingNote: This is a school playground – you may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old) – “what did you think of this playground?” “I liked climbing” Age Range: 5-12Ground Cover: pea gravel Features:  gazebo climber, interconnected climber with slides, 3 saucer … Read more

Le Roi Daniels School Playground

Note: This is a school playground – you may be asked to leave during school hours. Location    map    Community: Fairview – Fulham Drive & Fyffe Rd SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old) – “what did you think of this playground?” “I liked the ramp” Age Range: 5-12Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: large interconnected climber with double slide, … Read more