I asked Parks Foundation Calgary to give me a list of some of their favourite projects to show how different the community driven playgrounds can be depending on the wants and needs of the community. Parks Foundation Calgary is instrumental in the creation of many of Calgary’s playgrounds. In many cities the decisions for what … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Mayland Heights – 17a St and 10 Ave NEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (5 years old) What was the best part? “Throwing our hats and shoes down the slide.”Nicky’s Review (2 years old) “airplanes!” Age Range: 5-12 years.Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooring.Shade: little to none. Features: School-aged climbers with slides, twisty slides, steps, and bridges. New … Read more
Location:mapAddress: Ralph Klein Park– 12350 84 St. S.E. (near Stony Trail and 114 St SE) Parking: free lot parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old):”I liked the mountain climber”Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the slide with the mountain stuff, the sand part and the wood”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I liked the sand so much” Age Range: 2-12 Ground … Read more
Shady playgrounds in Calgary can be hard to come by. These playgrounds are good bets. The amount of shade will vary depending on the time of day and from playground to playground but each of these should have at least some decent shade near the playground. Know of another shady playground? Let me know! 1. … Read more
Location:mapAddress: North Glenmore – 53 ave SW and 21 St SW Parking: free street parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old):”I liked the natural features so you can do parkour”Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the playground with the little bunny”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I liked the bunny house” Age Range: 2-12 Ground cover: wood chips Features: zipline, … Read more
Note: this is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location:mapAddress: Saddle Ridge – 368 Saddlecrest Blvd NE Parking: free street parking. Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked everything except the things I couldn’t reach. And I liked the roller slide.”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “The roller slide! ” Age Range: 4-12 Ground … Read more