Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs

Location     map       http://www.botanicalgardensofsilversprings.ca/Community: South of Crowchild Trail and West of Silver Springs Gate. (I would highly suggest checking out my map link above)Parking: Free lot or street parking Gordie’s Review (4.5 years old) – “I liked the maze!”Nicky’s Review (17 months old) – “woof woof” – she liked seeing the dogs (the park is … Read more

Prestwick Pirate and Castle Park Playground

Pirate and Castle Playground

Location:     mapCommunity: 1 Prestwick Manor SE Parking: Free street parking. Gordie’s Review (4.5 years old) – “I liked the pirate ship!“Nicky’s Review (17 months old) – She liked the stepsGordie’s Review (16 months old) – Wobbly bridges are fun! Age Range: Proficient walkers to about age 9 Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: Pirate play structure with 1 slide, a … Read more

Baker Park

Location     mapCommunity: Across the River from Bowness – 9333 Scenic Bow Rd. N.W.Parking: Free lot parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old) – “I liked riding my bike down the hill”Nicky’s Review (16 months old) – “Go!” (she liked running around) Park Features: Picnic areas, pathways, popular outdoor wedding location, grass amphitheatre, river observation point, gazebos, seasonal washrooms … Read more

Ralph Klein Park

Ralph Klein Park

Location    mapAddress: 12350 84 St. S.E. Parking: free parking lot. Park Features: New in 2018 – Natural Playground. Man made wetland area used to naturally improve stormwater quality before it enters the Bow River system, picnic tables and shelter. It is home to the Environmental Education and Ethics Centre (indoor classroom, resource library, art studio, interpretive signage, meeting space), … Read more

Nellie Breen Park Playground

Nellie Breen Park

Location     map Community: Inglewood – 14th St and St. Monica Ave SEParking: Free Street Parking Gordie’s Review (18 months old – from our first review) – Walking over the ropes was fun!Gordie’s Review (4 years old) – Both spinners. And the slide.Nicky’s Review (16 months old) – Really liked the spinner. Age Range: All ages.Ground … Read more

Highland Park Playground

Highland Park Playground

Location    map Community: Highland Park – 42 Ave & 1a St NWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old): ”What was the best part?” “The firetruck!”Nicky’s Review (14 months): Loved getting on and off of the bouncer. Age Range: 0 – 8Ground cover: Pea gravelShade: Decent shade in the nearby park area, but not too much in … Read more