What Makes a Great Playground?

When I am looking for playgrounds to review I’d like it to fit into at least one of the following categories: 1. A big playground There are so many playgrounds in Calgary, I can’t review every little tot lot in Calgary. If nothing else, the playground should at least be a decent size. 2. A … Read more

Hayden Block – Eating Out With Kids in Calgary

Hayden Block - Eating Out With Kids in Calgary

Address:   1136 Kensington Road NW       http://www.haydenblockyyc.com/ Restaurant Type: Texas BarbecueFood Options: Texas Barbecue served family-style Kid Menu: NoneSeating: Communal seating at long tables with benches, tables with bar height chairs, smaller tables Kid friendly features: HighchairKid comfort level: 7/10 – Kids are allowed until 8pm. The environment is very casual but they are not aiming … Read more

Glendale School Playground

Glendale School Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Glendale – 2415 Kelwood Dr SWParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the big rock”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked that rock. And the two slides. And the other slide. ”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Liked going up the steps Age Range: 3-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some large mature … Read more

John Laurie Park Playground

Edgemont John Laurie Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Edgemont – Edgemont Drive and John Laurie Blvd NWParking:  free lot parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the train”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “The best part for me was those rocks. Because then you could go up and across and up and back down.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): He loved the ramps and … Read more

Mahogany Giant Rocks Playground

Mahogany Giant Rock Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Mahogany – Mahogany blvd and Marquis Heights SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how you could climb on all the rocks”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the smaller rock”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): He mostly wandered around. Age Range: 5-12+Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooringShade: some small trees nearby … Read more

Auburn Bay St North Playground

Auburn Bay St North Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Bay St and Auburn Springs Blvd SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked going up and down the logs”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the big rock. But I couldn’t go down. Or up.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Enjoyed climbing up the steps. Age Range: … Read more