Scenic Green Playground

Scenic Acres Playground

Location    mapCommunity: Scenic Acres – Along Scenic Green off Scenic Rise NWParking: There is free street parking. Gordie’s Review (5 years old): “I liked those big red things.”Nicky’s Review (2 years old): “Swing!” Age Range: 18 months to 10 years old.Ground Cover: pea gravel. Features: 4 swings (2 baby), school aged climber with flying fox and tall … Read more

Capitol Hill School Playground

Capitol Hill School Playground

Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location    mapCommunity: Capitol Hill – 22nd Ave and 18th St. NWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (4.5 years old) –  ”I liked the purple slide”Nicky’s Review (17 months old) – “whoa, whoa” (she liked being bounced on the wave balance beam) Age Range: 5-12 … Read more

Helicopter Playground

West Hillhurts Helicopter Playground has a helicopter climber, partially accessible flooring and equipment that will engage kids of a wide age range. Location    mapCommunity: Parkdale/West Hillhurst – 5th Avenue and 27th St. NW.Parking: Free Street Parking along 27th St Gordie’s Review (15 months old) – Going up the stairs and down the slide was … Read more

Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs

Location     map       http://www.botanicalgardensofsilversprings.ca/Community: South of Crowchild Trail and West of Silver Springs Gate. (I would highly suggest checking out my map link above)Parking: Free lot or street parking Gordie’s Review (4.5 years old) – “I liked the maze!”Nicky’s Review (17 months old) – “woof woof” – she liked seeing the dogs (the park is … Read more

Baker Park

Location     mapCommunity: Across the River from Bowness – 9333 Scenic Bow Rd. N.W.Parking: Free lot parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old) – “I liked riding my bike down the hill”Nicky’s Review (16 months old) – “Go!” (she liked running around) Park Features: Picnic areas, pathways, popular outdoor wedding location, grass amphitheatre, river observation point, gazebos, seasonal washrooms … Read more

Highland Park Playground

Highland Park Playground

Location    map Community: Highland Park – 42 Ave & 1a St NWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old): ”What was the best part?” “The firetruck!”Nicky’s Review (14 months): Loved getting on and off of the bouncer. Age Range: 0 – 8Ground cover: Pea gravelShade: Decent shade in the nearby park area, but not too much in … Read more