Location mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Bay St and Auburn Bay Blvd SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I like the monkey bars.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked those two slides.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Most of the equipment was a little beyond him Age Range: 3-10 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooringShade: … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Bay Ave and Auburn Meadows Blvd SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the structure and how many slides there were.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the slide.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Mostly enjoyed the swing Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: Pour-in-place recycled tire flooringShade: … Read more
Update – this playground now has pea gravel Location mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Crest Way and Auburn Crest Green SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the playground. I just liked it.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I really liked the slide. And the swings.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Enjoyed the swings … Read more
Downtown – 130 – 9 Avenue S.E.
This was the first time that I’ve taken Gordie to the Glenbow when he wasn’t just a baby and we weren’t able to visit nearly all of it in one trip. We spent about 2 hours there and if we had arrived a bit earlier I think Gordie might have lasted another half hour at the most. That gave us enough time to go through 2 exhibits at a toddler pace and do a quick craft at the children’s Discovery Room.
Location mapCommunity: Applewood – Applewood Dr at Applecrest Crescent SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how big it was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the airplane bouncer” Age Range: 2 years-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: there are some trees on the outside of the playground. Features: Large climber with slides and bridges, saucer … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Willow Park – 809 Willingdon Blvd. SEParking: free street parking Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade nearby from a large tree Features: Large climber, swings, saucer swings, Apollo (web spinner), musical panelsSurrounding Park Area: School yard Accessibility: None.Seating: several benches Overall assessment: Solid school playground that will appeal to kids of a wide variety … Read more