Anderson Labyrinth

Anderson Labyrinth - Calgary, AB

Location:  see map at the bottom of the postAddress: Southwood – 110 Avenue and 5 St SW. You can find this little meditation labyrinth in the park by the Anderston LRT station. I’m sure many people walk right by it because it is not easy to see. It’s not overly large, the bricks are flush with … Read more

South Glenmore Park Nautical Spray Park

South Glenmore Park - Nautical Spray Park

Location    mapSouth Glenmore Park – 90 Ave. & 24 St. S.W. Parking: There is a large free parking lot at the entrance to the playgroundSurrounding Park Area: The playground is very close to Glenmore reservoir, home of the Glenmore sailing school which also has boat lessons.  There are also walking, biking and hiking trails as … Read more

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

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

Pearce Estate Park and Playground

Pearce Estate Park

Location    map Community: Inglewood – 4500 14A St. S.E Gordie’s Review: “I liked the playground!”Nicky’s Review: “Quack!” (she liked the ducks) Parking: free parking lot. Park Features: reconstructed wetland with interpretive signs, ponds and stream, playground picnic sites, washroom (seasonal) cross-country skiing, pathways and trails, Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery and Bow Habitat Station. Overall: Pearce Estate Park is not a huge park, … Read more