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 Park Features: Playground, washrooms, river wading area, large hill for tobogganing, plaza, picnic areas, pathways. Overall: St. … Read more
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location mapCommunity: Hawkwood – 375 Hawkstone Dr NWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old) What was the best part? “playing with my new friend”Nicky’s Review (3 years old) “The big slide!” Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: Very little Features: Large … Read more
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location mapCommunity: Hawkwood – 650 Hawkwood Boulevard N.W.Parking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old) What was the best part? “The big spinner”Nicky’s Review (3 years old) “The big slide!” Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: Very little Features: Large play structure … Read more
Location: see map at the bottom of the postAddress: Southwood – 110 Avenue and 5 St SW. You can find this little meditation labyrinth in the park by the Anderston LRT station. I’m sure many people walk right by it because it is not easy to see. It’s not overly large, the bricks are flush with … Read more
Location mapSouth Glenmore Park – 90 Ave. & 24 St. S.W. Parking: There is a large free parking lot at the entrance to the playgroundSurrounding Park Area: The playground is very close to Glenmore reservoir, home of the Glenmore sailing school which also has boat lessons. There are also walking, biking and hiking trails as … Read more
Note: This is a school playground and you may be asked to leave during school hours. Location mapCommunity: Mount Pleasant – 24 Ave and 4th St NWParking: Free street parking Nicky’s Review (3 years old): I liked the tree.Gordie’s Review (6 years old): I liked the slides. And playing with my friend. Age Range: 5 years-12 yearsGround … Read more