Location: Located on Gull Lake 35 minutes NW of Red DeerParking: Free lot parking along the beach – gets pretty full by mid-day on a hot dayCost: FreeAmenities: Bathrooms, concession, playground, campground, picnic areas Our Review: We stopped by Aspen Beach on a hot Saturday in July just after lunch. We lucked into a parking spot, … Read more
We’ve been spending some time during the summer exploring Alberta to find family-friendly attraction right here at home. Red Deer is only a 90 minute drive from Calgary, making it perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway. It also has a lot to offer! Even though Red Deer is about a tenth the … Read more
Now open for the 2021 season! Address: 4500 Womacks Rd, Blackfalds, AB (15 minutes North of Red Deer)https://www.blackfalds.com/tourism-recreation/abbey-centre/outdoor-aquatic-centre Cost: $20 for a family day pass. This includes access to the indoor play area Season: Typically open May long weekend until Labour Day weekend. Now open for the 2021 season. Hours: 10am-9pm weekends, 9am-9pm weekdays (check website to … Read more
Location: River Bend Recreation Area – Located along the river 3.5 km north of 30 Avenue from 67 Street http://www.rbgra.ca/discovery-canyon/ Parking: Free parking in parking lot Season: Weather dependent. Usually early June until the September long weekendHours: 9am-9pmCost: freeAmenities: Washroom/change rooms, concession, tube rentals. Note: it can be quite busy. It will be less crowded … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Midtown – Midtown CourtParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked being with my cousins. And the silver climber.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the swing, and I liked everything there”Robbie’s Review (2 years old): “over the bridge” Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: young nearby trees provide … Read more
Location mapAddress: 113th Avenue and 102nd StreetParking: street parking Surrounding Park Area: large grassy areasGround Cover: accessible artificial grass turf Overall assessment: This is an excellent playground that is well suited for kids of a wide range of ages and abilities. I was a little unsure whether the ground cover would really be accessible, but … Read more