Springborough Playground

Location    map Community: Springbank Hill – Springborough Blvd & 26 Ave SWParking:There is parking on both Springorough Blvd and 26 Ave. The bike path to the playground is closest from Springborough Blvd Gordie’s Review (2 years old): The bridge! (He loved the challenge of the ladder bridges) Age Range: 18 months -10 yearsGround Cover: recycled tire over … Read more

Beddington Blue Star Playground

Location    mapCommunity: Beddington – If you are driving, I would suggest 28 Bernard Road. Walk into the park and it is on your left. It is not actually by a road. But there are a number of access points by foot or in the car (see map above).Parking: Free street parking in the neighborhood Gordie’s … Read more

West Hilhurst Community Association Playground

Location    map  Community: West Hillhurst 18th Street & 6th Avenue NWParking: Free street parking along 18th street Gordie’s Review (2 years old): The garden wall! (note: this is actually a rock climber) Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Features: Large school-age play structure with slide, volcano climber, rock wall, web, step bridge and stepping … Read more

Elliston Park

Location    mapCommunity: 1827 68 St. S.E. (south of 17th ave between 60th and 68th)Parking: There are two parking lots: West access off of 60th street (by the playgrounds, rose garden and picnic areas), East access off of 68th street (by the off leash dog park) Summer Features: wet pond, pathways, rose garden, interactive sundial, playgrounds, … Read more

Varsity – Vegas Way Playground

Location    map Community: Varsity –  4805 Vegas Way NWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (2 years old): Liked the swings!Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Features: toddler climber with double slide, climbing wall, double steering wheels; school-aged climber with slide, rock wall, climbing wall, spinner; large musical centre; two seater bouncer; pretend play panels; … Read more

Edward H. Laborde Airplane Watching Area

Location    mapAddress: McKnight and 15 St NE. (between Deerfoot and Barlow) Gordie’s Review (2 years old): Like to get the pinecones!Age Range: All ages Park Area: The park area has some large rocks, evergreen trees and mulch. There is also a deep ditch that some kids find entertaining to run up and down but it … Read more