Crescent Heights Park Playground

Crescent Heights Park Playground

Location    map Community: Crescent Heights – 3rd St and 11 ave NWParking:Free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how fun the structure was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “It was super, super fun. I kind of liked everything.”Robbie’s Review (18 months old): “bounce, bounce!” Age Range: 2-12 years.Ground Cover: pea gravelShade: large mature trees are … Read more

Hayden Block – Eating Out With Kids in Calgary

Hayden Block - Eating Out With Kids in Calgary

Address:   1136 Kensington Road NW       http://www.haydenblockyyc.com/ Restaurant Type: Texas BarbecueFood Options: Texas Barbecue served family-style Kid Menu: NoneSeating: Communal seating at long tables with benches, tables with bar height chairs, smaller tables Kid friendly features: HighchairKid comfort level: 7/10 – Kids are allowed until 8pm. The environment is very casual but they are not aiming … Read more

John Laurie Park Playground

Edgemont John Laurie Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Edgemont – Edgemont Drive and John Laurie Blvd NWParking:  free lot parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the train”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “The best part for me was those rocks. Because then you could go up and across and up and back down.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): He loved the ramps and … Read more

West Dalhousie School Playground

West Dalhousie School Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Dalhousie -6502 58 St NWParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how you could climb up to the bridge”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the spinny thing” Age Range: 1.5 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place recycle tire flooringShade: there are some trees on the outside of the playground. Features: Apollo (large rope … Read more

Skating at Bowness Park Lagoon

Bowness Park Skating RInk

Address: 8900 48 Ave. N.W.Rink type: pond (lagoon)Season: Weather dependent – typically Mid-december through February – Check here for rink conditions Rentals: skates, stabilizers, helmets, skate sharpening. (helmets rentals are free of charge)Food Services: Casual Fine Dining at Seasons of Bowness Park as well as a small take out cafe Rules: No hockey nets or pucks. … Read more

Harmony Playground – Springbank

Harmony Playground - Springbank

Location    map Community: off Copithrone Road – Harmony – Springbank, AB(follow the signs to the Harmony show homes – you should be able to see the playground when you are close)Parking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how much I could do!”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I kind of liked that big slide!”Robbie’s … Read more