Eric Harvie School Playground

  Location: map Address: Tuscany – 357 Tuscany Dr NW  Parking: free street parking.   Gordie’s review (9 years old):”I liked the web climber” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the monkey bars and the roller slide.” Robbie’s review (3 years old): “The slide!”   Age Range: 2-12  Ground cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooring  Features: Large school-age climber … Read more

Studio Bell – Canada’s National Music Centre’s Museum

Location:   https://studiobell.ca/Address: East Village – 850 4 Street SE Cost: Adult $18, Youth (3-12) $11, Under 3 freeMembership break event point: Adult membership breaks even on the 4th visit. Family Membership (2 adults, 2 kids) breaks even on the 2nd visit. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10-5pm (extended days during the summer. Check website for most up to date information)Parking: … Read more

Shouldice Park

Location    map Community: Shouldice Park – 4900 Monserrat Dr. N.W.Parking: free parking lots Features: Playground, bookable and non-bookable picnic sites with firepits and BBQ stands and Bow River access. Washrooms and drinking fountains are open seasonally. On the other side of 16th avenue you can find the Shouldice Althetic park with atheletic fields including soccer, … Read more

Deerfoot City – The Lodge Play Area

Location http://deerfootcity.com/Address: 901 64 AVE NE Play area is is located in The Lodge Cost: Free.Age Range: There is no set age. There is a section for bigger kids and one for younger kids but kids are free to play according to their interests and abilities.Safety Features/Concerns: The play area is open to the food … Read more

The Military Museums

Location            https://themilitarymuseums.ca/Address:  4520 Crowchild Trail SW Gordie’s Review (9 years): “I liked everything. I liked the Cold War and the Princess Patricia’s areas the best”Nicky’s Review (6 years): “I liked the horses.”Robbie’s Review (3.5 years): “Great. I liked the airplanes and the horses” Day Pass Cost: Children under 7 -free, Youth (7-17), students and seniors $5, Adults … Read more

Exploring Nose Hill Park with kids

Nose Hill Park is Calgary’s biggest city park (Fish Creek is a provincial park) covering 11.27 square kilometers. Nose hill is a natural environment park with numerous hiking, biking and walking paths – many are dirt, but some are gravel or asphalt paths.