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 mapCommunity: Windsor Park – 6 St and 53 Ave SWParking: free street parking Age Range: 2 years-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: Some trees provide some shade Features: preschool climber with steps, slide, sunshade, 4 swings (2 baby), dinosaur climber, bowl spinner, school-age climber with slide, twisty slide, bar bridge. Large web spinner. Surrounding Park Area: Next to … Read more
Location http://www.heritagepark.ca/Address: 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. Gordie’s Review (6 years old): “What was the best part?” “Riding on the Steam Engine!”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “I like the boat swings” Season: The historical village is open from Mid-May until early October. Gasoline Alley is open year round. Day Pass Cost: Adult – $26.25, Child (3-6) … Read more
Currie Barracks Airport Playground has a great imaginative theme and is one of Calgary’s best playgrounds. Location mapCommunity: Curie Barracks – 2953 Battleford Ave SWParking: free lot parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old): What was your favorite thing? “the big slide!”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “the long slide”Robbie’s Review (7 months old): the swings Surrounding Park Area: … Read more
Location: see map at the bottom of the postAddress: Southwood – 110 Avenue and 5 St SW. You can find this little meditation labyrinth in the park by the Anderston LRT station. I’m sure many people walk right by it because it is not easy to see. It’s not overly large, the bricks are flush with … Read more
Location mapSouth Glenmore Park – 90 Ave. & 24 St. S.W. Parking: There is a large free parking lot at the entrance to the playgroundSurrounding Park Area: The playground is very close to Glenmore reservoir, home of the Glenmore sailing school which also has boat lessons. There are also walking, biking and hiking trails as … Read more