Location: mapCommunity: Evergreen – 322 Everridge Dr SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I think it would be more fun at an older age because the monkey bars were too high”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the fire pole, and the saucer swings and the spinny tree thing [large rope spinner]”Robbie’s Review … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Shawnee Slopes – 748 Shawnee Dr SWParking: free street parking Age Range: 3-9 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Shade: Mature trees in the park areaFeatures: climbing structure with overhead features, climbing wall, steps, bridge standing spinner. 2 swings (1 baby). Surrounding Park Area: next to tennis courts and near a workout station.Accessibility: Steps up to … Read more
In no particular order, these playgrounds represent some of the best from around the city. Some of the playgrounds have been on the list for a while, but I try to include a lot of newer ones each year. Did I miss a playground that you think deserves to be on the list? Let me … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Evergreen Estates – 1601 Evergreen Dr SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked the swing that me and Robbie could go on together.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the boat that you could swing and the high up circle spinner that I could reach.”Robbie’s Review (2 years old): “Daddy … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Manchester – 57 St SW and 1a St SW (North East of Chinook Centre across Macleod Trail)Parking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “It has a really interesting look. I liked the saucer swings” Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooringShade: shade from large mature trees Features: Large bug shaped … Read more
Location (maps at the end of the post)Community: East Village – 1300 Zoo Rd. NE (you can access it by car through the parking lot on the South side of the Zoo along Zoo Rd)Parking: pay lot parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I thought the slide was extremely fun”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the … Read more