The Tot Spot at the Flip Factory

Location      http://www.flip-factory.com/Address:  Bay 1, 4500 – 5 Street NE (faces Edmonton Trail – accessed from the 32nd Ave Connector) Robbie’s Review (4.5 years old): “I liked everything!” Cost: $8.50 walking kids, $5.25 for crawlersAge Range: under 6Footwear: Shoes must be taken off at the door. Safety Features/Concerns: The Tot Spot is on the upper level and … Read more

Skating at Bowness Park Lagoon

Bowness Park Skating RInk

Address: 8900 48 Ave. N.W.Rink type: pond (lagoon)Season: Weather dependent – typically Mid-december through February – Check here for rink conditions Rentals: skates, stabilizers, helmets, skate sharpening. (helmets rentals are free of charge)Food Services: Casual Fine Dining at Seasons of Bowness Park as well as a small take out cafe Rules: No hockey nets or pucks. … Read more

Applewood Park Playground

Applewood Park Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Applewood – Applewood Dr at Applecrest Crescent SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how big it was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the airplane bouncer” Age Range: 2 years-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: there are some trees on the outside of the playground. Features: Large climber with slides and bridges, saucer … Read more

Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix School Playground

Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix

Location   mapCommunity: Willow Park – 809 Willingdon Blvd. SEParking: free street parking Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade nearby from a large tree Features: Large climber, swings, saucer swings, Apollo (web spinner), musical panelsSurrounding Park Area: School yard Accessibility: None.Seating: several benches Overall assessment: Solid school playground that will appeal to kids of a wide variety … Read more

Lougheed House – Historic Site

Lougheed House

Location:     http://www.lougheedhouse.com/Beltline – 707 – 13 Avenue SW Gordie’s review (7 years old): “I really liked that they had a scavenger hunt and how that the house was restored instead of torn down”Nicky’s review (4 years old): “I liked getting the pink necklace” [They have a gift shop with new and vintage items]Robbie’s review (1.5 … Read more

Youthlink Calgary – Police Interpretive Centre

Youthlink Police Interpretive Centre

Note: during the school year, Youthlink is only open to the public Friday and Saturdays. During July and August it is open to the public from Tuesday-Saturday. Location:     5111 47 St NE    http://www.youthlinkcalgary.com/ Gordie’s review (7 years old): “I liked how interactive it was”Nicky’s review (4 years old): “The balloons” [they had a station … Read more