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
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
Thanks to Katie for this review! Location:mapAddress: Walden – Walden Dr and Walden Cres SE (East of Macleod Trail and South of 22x) Parking: free street parking. Charlotte’s review (3.5 years old): “The best part was the monkey bars.”Luc’s reviews (1.5 years old): Luc loved the preschool climber. Age Range: 1 – 12 Ground … Read more
Location map Community: Capitol Hill – 20th Avenue and 15th St. NW.Parking: free street parking Nicky’s Review (6): “I really liked the saucer swing and the treehouse”Robbie’s Review: “I liked the swings and the fossils” Age Range: 18 months-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Features: 6 swings (2 saucer, 2 baby); Gazebo climber with double slide; climber with … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Brentwood – 3023 Blakiston Dr NWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (9 years old): “I really liked the firetruck. It was very realistic”Nicky’s Review (6 years old): “I liked the climbers, and the swings and the firetruck and the slides. Everything!”Robbie’s Review (3.5 years old): “I want to play on the firetruck again!” Age Range: 2-10 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place … Read more
Open for the 2021 season 2019 – now has a new updated playground with rubberized surface Location: Prestwick – 15113 Prestwick Blvd SE http://mtcouncil.com/common The spray park is run by the McKenzie Towne Residents Association in conjunction with the City of Calgary and is open for public use. Parking: There is free street parking along the … Read more