Location map Community: 632 13 AV SEParking: There is some street parking and a pay lot next to the park. Ground Cover: grass and stonePark Features: Sandstone hospital ruins, sundial Shade: not yetAccessibility: There are some pathways in the park. Overall assessment: One of Calgary’s most unique parks, Rundle Ruins Park contains the ruins of … Read more
Location map Community: Inglewood – 8th St & 8th Ave SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (3 years old) – “what was the best part?” “the slide!” Age Range:2-8Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: 2 baby swings, jeep climber, dinosaur climber, teeter-totter, digger, 2 climbers, tall slide, bowl spinner. There are also a number of non-permanent … Read more
Olympic Plaza is currently being redeveloped Location mapCommunity: Downtown – 228 8 Ave. S.E.Parking: Typical Downtown parking – this park is right along the C-train line Pre-redevelopment: Features: Sculpture of the “Famous Five”, large seating area, stage, waterfalls, year round washroom, Ice skating (winter), concession (seasonal)Water Features: Large reflecting pond with water sprays that can … Read more
Location map Community: Albert Park – Radcliffe Crescent SEParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (3 years old) “What did you like about that park?” “The Ramps!” Age Range: 0-8 years.Ground Cover: Pour in place recycled tireShade: Some shade from the play structure itself as well as some mature trees in the surrounding park area Features: … Read more
Thanks to Alisha for this guest review! Check out her blog Learning From My Kids Location map Community: McKenzie Towne – Prestwick Gate and Prestwick Circle SE (also accessible from Prestwick Heights SE)Parking:Free street parking Keenan’s Review (7 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “Climbing on the big wheels.”Ryan’s Ryan (4 … Read more
Location map Community: Albert Park/Radisson Heights – 12 Ave & 28 St SEParking:Free street parking. Gordie’s Review (2 years old): the swings! Age Range: 5-12.Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: school-aged climber with double slide; 2 seat spinners; 2 swings (1 baby).Surrounding Park Area: Community centre, baseball diamond, grassy area. Shade: Not a lot in the … Read more