Haysboro Natural Playground

Update: Since our original review, the playground now features a ‘log jam’, recycled tire flooring surrounding the slide as well as new rocks. Pictured below. Location – mapAddress: Haysboro – 1204 89th Ave SWParking: Free lot and street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “Kind of everything was the best.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the … Read more

Legacy Parade Playground

Location:mapAddress: Legacy – Legacy Parade and Legacy Row SE  Parking: free street parking.   Gordie’s review (9 years old): “I loved the zipline the most” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked everything. The zipline and the red climbing thing”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I played on the swing and all of the things”   Age Range: 2 – 10 … Read more

delloR Rolled Ice Cream

Address: 1309 Edmonton Trail NE   https://www.facebook.com/delloricecream/ Season: Year roundSeating: A few benches and tables inside and benches outside.Special Diet Options: Nut freeIce Cream: Rolled ice cream with various toppings Serving up Thai-style rolled ice cream, you can find delloR in Crescent Heights along Edmonton Trail. They offer 6 regular flavour combinations such as Mango Monsoon and … Read more

Walden Grove Playground

Location:mapAddress: Walden – Walgrove Blvd and Walgrove Gardens SE (East of Macleod Trail and South of 22x)  Parking: free street parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old): “I liked the tallest slide and the zipline” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the zipline”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I liked the slide” Age Range: 2 – 10  Ground … Read more

Calgary’s top 15 Most Popular Playgrounds

In 2018, I set up a survey to find Calgarian’s picks for Calgary’s best outdoor playgrounds. The results were pretty strong with the top 15 standing out from the pack. There are lots of great playgrounds that aren’t on this list but these are all solid choices. Playground Features Calgary Loves Looking at the ones … Read more

Cranbrook Lane Caterpillar Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Cranston – 59 Cranbrook lane SEParking:  free street parking Gordie (age 9): “I liked the green rubber hills”Nicky (age 6): “I liked the caterpillar and the slide and the yellow rolling thing”Robbie (age 3): “The caterpillar!” Age Range: 2-9 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Shade: very littleFeatures: rope climbers, hills, tree climbers, toad stools, 2 … Read more