Prestwick Common – Canada 150 Splash Park in McKenzie Towne

Open for the 2021 season 2019 – now has a new updated playground with rubberized surface Location: Prestwick – 15113 Prestwick Blvd SE    http://mtcouncil.com/common The spray park is run by the McKenzie Towne Residents Association in conjunction with the City of Calgary and is open for public use. Parking: There is free street parking along the … Read more

Mills Park Natural Playground – Inglewood

Mills Park Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Inglewood – 9 Avenue and 14 Street S.E.Parking: limited free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “It’s better than it looks at first. I really liked that they have a sandpit and logs.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the little drums. I liked the logs but they scratched me.”Robbie’s Review (2.5 years old): “I liked … Read more

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Address: 2425 9 Ave SE Parking: Free lot parkingPark Features: Natural environment pathways, nature centre, river viewOther activities: The park also offers nature programs and birthday parties. Overall: The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been a nature preserve since 1929 and is now run by the City of Calgary. It was heavily damaged by the recent floods but … Read more

Mahogany Giant Rocks Playground

Mahogany Giant Rock Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Mahogany – Mahogany blvd and Marquis Heights SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how you could climb on all the rocks”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the smaller rock”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): He mostly wandered around. Age Range: 5-12+Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooringShade: some small trees nearby … Read more

Auburn Bay St North Playground

Auburn Bay St North Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Bay St and Auburn Springs Blvd SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked going up and down the logs”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the big rock. But I couldn’t go down. Or up.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Enjoyed climbing up the steps. Age Range: … Read more