Central Memorial Park

Location    mapCommunity: Downtown (beltline) – 1221 2 St. S.W.Parking: typical downtown parking Gordie’s Review (3 years old) – I liked the fountains! (I think he actually means the sprays along the walkway)Features: Cenotaph, pathways, Memorial Public Library with WWI soldier statue in front, Boer War, Memorial equestrian statue, Memorial honouring Rt. Hon. Richard Bedford BennettWater … Read more

Big Marlborough Park Playground

Location    map Community: Marlborough – Madigan Drive and Manora Drive NEParking:There is a small parking lot on the North side of the park near the playground but you still have to walk across some grass to get there. Gordie’s Review (3 years old) – “what was the best part?” “the little hills” Age Range:2-8Ground Cover: … Read more

Simons Valley School Playground

Location    map Community: Sandstone – Sandarac Drive and Sandalwood GateParking: Free street parking. There is also some parking lots that you may be able to use.Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “the hole … Read more

Monsignor Neville Anderson School Playground

Location    map Community: Sandstone – Sandarac Drive and Sandalwood GateParking: Free street parking. There is also some parking lots that you may be able to use.Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “climbing in … Read more

Devonian Gardens and Playground

Location: 8 Ave. & 2 St. S.W. – Downtown Core Shopping Centre 4th FloorParking: Core Shopping Centre parking info (free evenings and weekends)Transit: Access to the Devonian Gardens is located directly behind the 3rd Street West C-train station. Right inside the doors to the TD Square is an elevator that you can take up to … Read more

Corpus Christi School Playground

Location    map Community: Thorncliffe– 54 ave & Thorndale Place NWParking: Free street parkingNote: This playground is next to a school. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Gordie’s Review (3 years old): “What was the best part of the park?” “Sliding!” Age Range: 3-10 years.Ground Cover: Pea gravel Shade: Mature trees on the … Read more