West Confederation (Canmore Park) Spray Park

Canmore Park Spray Park

Now open for the 2021 season! Location    map Community: Triwood – 19 St. & Chicoutimi Dr. N.W.Parking: There is free street parking as well as in a small parking lot.Typically opens mid-June until Labor Day – 9am-9pm. Now open for the 2021 season! Features: Multiple spray park features. Washrooms are open seasonally.Surrounding Park Area:  There … Read more

Eau Claire Wading Pool

Eau Claire Wading Pool

Note: Will be closed for the 2021 season.Location   mapEau Claire Plaza 3 St. & Riverfront Ave. S.W. (by Eau Claire market – 200 Barclay Parade S.W.)Parking: At and around Eau Claire market (Eau Claire parkade has cheap parking on the weekends) or in the parking lot off Memorial Drive just East of 3rd St. NW. … Read more

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Address: 2425 9 Ave SE Parking: Free lot parkingPark Features: Natural environment pathways, nature centre, river viewOther activities: The park also offers nature programs and birthday parties. Overall: The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been a nature preserve since 1929 and is now run by the City of Calgary. It was heavily damaged by the recent floods but … Read more

Reader Rock Gardens

Reader Rock Garden

Location         http://www.readerrock.com  – Map at the bottom of the postAddress: 325 25 Ave. S.E.Parking: Free lot parking Park Features: Rock garden paths, gazebo, Reader’s Garden Cafe (lunch and brunch times) Overall: This park was formally used by William Reader while he was Calgary’s parks superintendent (1913 – 1942). The park is in bloom … Read more

Edgepark Ravine – Edgemont Rabbits and Playground

Edgepark Ravine - Edgemont

Location    mapCommunity: Edgemont – Along Edgepark Blvd from Country Hills to Edgemont BlvdParking: There is parking along Edgebyne Crescent. There is also parking at the end of Edgepark Rise but there is a fairly decent hill to get down into the ravine. Gordie’s Review(7 years old) – the giant bug! [bug shaped playground equipment]Nicky’s Review … Read more

St. Patrick’s Island Park

St. Patrick's Island Park - Calgary, AB

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