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 mapCommunity: Applewood – Applewood Dr at Applecrest Crescent SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how big it was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the airplane bouncer” Age Range: 2 years-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: there are some trees on the outside of the playground. Features: Large climber with slides and bridges, saucer … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Willow Park – 809 Willingdon Blvd. SEParking: free street parking Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade nearby from a large tree Features: Large climber, swings, saucer swings, Apollo (web spinner), musical panelsSurrounding Park Area: School yard Accessibility: None.Seating: several benches Overall assessment: Solid school playground that will appeal to kids of a wide variety … Read more
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
Address: 110 221 19th St SE http://www.fiascogelatoshop.com/ Season: Open year round.Seating: indoor bar seating, a couple of tablesSpecial Diet Options: dairy free sorbettoIce Cream: made on site gelato and sorbettoOther frozen treats: gelato sandwiches, take home pints and affogato (gelato and coffee)Other options: italian coffee, tea, drinking chocolate Fiasco Gelato’s headquarters serves ice cream by the scoop … Read more
Location map http://treehouseplay.com/calgarynorth/ Address: 3337-34 Avenue NE Gordie’s Review (5.5 years old)– “I liked the games. And the climber”.Nicky’s Review (2 years old) – “The slide!” Cost: $7.95 – 1 year to 3 years old, 4 and up – $11.95 Monday-Thursday. $2 more Friday-Sunday.Value pack with 12 tokens $9.95 – 1 year to 3 years old, 4 and up – $13.95Adults … Read more