Tandem, or Expression swings, are pretty rare in Calgary, but there are a few and hopefully more to come. There are a few different styles of expression swings – they all allow you to swing with another person (most commonly babies and toddlers). Here are the ones I know of. Please let me know of … Read more
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location:mapAddress: Midnapore – 55 Midpark Rise SE Parking: free street parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old): :”I liked the rocket.” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the rocket ship.”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I liked the slide. And that rocket ship.” Age Range: 2-12 … Read more
Location:mapAddress: Carrington – 140 Avenue & 14 St NW Parking: free street parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old): “I liked how different it was.” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked everything. The monkey bars under the bridge.”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I liked the slide. The roller slide.” Age Range: 2-12. Ground cover: pour-in-place recycled tire Features: zipline, rollerslide, climber … Read more
Location map Community: 8900 48 Ave. N.W – City of Calgary: Bowness Park Info Parking: Free lot parking Summer Features: Pathways; Lagoon (popular with ducks and geese, canoes, kayaks and paddlecraft); Boat rentals; miniature ride on train; wading pool, Bow River access.Winter Features: skating on the lagoon; skate rental and sharpening; cross country skiing.Playgrounds: As … Read more
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location:mapAddress: 1039 Suncastle Drive Southeast Parking: free street parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old): :”I liked how many different things there are.” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked all the monkey bars and the really tall yellow spinner”Robbie’s review … Read more
Location:mapAddress: Cranston – 630 Cranston Ave SE Parking: free street parking. Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the climber rock” Age Range: 3-8 Ground cover: pea gravel Features: Rock and rope climber, two baby swings, tree climber, climber with steps and slide, Surrounding park area: grassy natural area with pathways Accessibility: noneShade: some shade Seating: two benches … Read more