Thanks to Alisha for our first outdoor playground review of 2013! Alisha is the mom of 3 boys with another little one on the way. She blogs about the ups and downs of parenting, home schooling, vegetarianism, attachment parenting and more over at Learning From My Kids. Location map Community: McKenzie Towne – Elgin – Elgin Ave and … Read more
Location map Community: Riverbend – 67 Riverview Dr. SE.Parking: free lot at the park entrance. Park Features: Two man-made ponds (fishing, canoes, dinghies and paddle boats are allowed). Pathways, picnic areas (some bookable) & bookable picnic shelter, fire pits, BBQ stands, seasonal washroom (at park entrance only – map at the park is not accurate). Cross country … Read more
Location map Community: Willow Park – Fairmont Drive & Willingdon BlvdParking: free street parkingNote: This is a school playground – you may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old) – “what did you think of this playground?” “I liked climbing” Age Range: 5-12Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: gazebo climber, interconnected climber with slides, 3 saucer … Read more
Location map Community: Glamorgan – Grafton Park, Grafton DriveParking: free street parkingNote: This is a school playground – you may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old) – “what did you think of this playground?” “I liked pushing mommy and (baby) Nicky on the spinner” Age Range: 5-12Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: climbers with slides, … Read more
Note: This is a school playground – you may be asked to leave during school hours. Location map Community: Fairview – Fulham Drive & Fyffe Rd SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old) – “what did you think of this playground?” “I liked the ramp” Age Range: 5-12Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: large interconnected climber with double slide, … Read more
Note: This is a school playground – you may be asked to leave during school hours. Location map Community: Acadia – Agate Crescent & Southland Drive SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old) – “what did you think of this playground?” “I climbed the mountain!” Age Range: 5-12Ground Cover: pour-in-place recylced tireFeatures: two … Read more