Katie visited Lethbridge to see what they had to offer for families. Here’s one of the great playgrounds she found! Location: 245 McMaster Blvd West (it’s a short walk from the parking lot to the playground, on a paved path around the lake) Nicholas Sheran Park is built around a man-made lake. There’s an edible orchard, … Read more
SunRidge Park Location: 13 SunRidge Blvd West This gorgeous park is largely made up of wetlands. It’s a beautiful place to walk, and has a little pier extending into the water. My kids are young (2 and 4), so they were more interested in the playground. It was broken up into three separate areas, which were divided … Read more
Location: mapAddress – 26 St and 5 Ave S, Fort MacleodParking: Free lot and street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old): “I liked the flying fox. It was the best”Nicky’s Review (3 years old): “It was fun. We should go to it again”Robbie’s Review (8 months old): Robbie was pretty sleepy but there are some good … Read more
Address: Griffin Road and Cowboy Trail (highway 22) – CochraneParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: pea gravelShade: plentiful. Features: natural playground features – slide, web climber, rocks and logsSurrounding Park Area: Next to pathways, the river and Riverfront Park Accessibility: None.Seating: a few picnic tables Overall assessment: This playground is part of the redevelopment of the Riverfront … Read more
Kerry Wood Nature Centre – Waskasoo Park – 6300 45 Ave, Red Deerhttp://www.waskasoopark.ca/Kerry-Wood-Nature-Center.htmlParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: mulchShade: plentiful. Features: natural playground featuresSurrounding Park Area: Next to the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Waskasoo nature preserve. Accessibility: None.Seating: a few picnic tables Overall assessment: Located in Waskasoo Park, the Kerry Wood Nature Centre has a … Read more
Location: 820 Railway Gate SW, Airdrie http://www.ironhorsepark.net/ map Gordie’s review (6 years old): “I thought it was great. That’s all I have to say.”Nicky’s review (3 years old): “I liked the flowers” [At the front gate]Robbie’s review (6 months old): Robbie was able to ride with me in a front carrier Ride Cost: $3 per ride. Kids under … Read more