Cooper’s Crossing Discovery Playground – Airdrie

Location   mapCommunity: Airdrie – Cooper’s Crossing – Coopers Drive and Coopers Crescent SWParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really like how there were paths around the playground so kids could go there too.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the really big slide on the hill. It was so fun.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years … Read more

Hillcrest Playground – Airdrie

Hillcrest Playground - Airdrie

Location   mapCommunity: Airdrie – Hillcrest -Hillcrest Avenue and Hillcrest RoadParking:  limited neighborhood parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the web climber”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked that bouncy thing.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): liked the baby swing the best Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade from nearby trees Features: School-aged … Read more

Things to do with Kids in Turner Valley, Black Diamond and Longview – Cool Little Towns

Over the past couple years, we have been travelling around Alberta looking for awesome things to do with kids right in our own back yard. Cool Little Towns suggested we try out one of their new driving tours of Turner Valley, Black Diamond and Longview and it seemed like high time we hit the road … Read more

Things to Do With Kids in Grande Prairie

Things to do with Kids in Grande Prairie

We’ve been exploring Alberta to check out the family friendly attractions that are right in our own backyard. Grande Prairie is about a 7 hour drive from Calgary or 4.5 hours from Edmonton. If you find yourself travelling up North with the kids, here are some ideas to make your stay a great one. Things … Read more

Broadmoor Lake Park Playground and Spray Park – Sherwood Park

Broadmoor Lake Park Playground - Sherwood Park

Location   mapAddress: Oak Street – Broadmoor Lake Park, Sherwood ParkParking: Lot parking on site Surrounding Park Area: covered picnic shelter, skating on the lake, toboggan hill (north lake), trail loop Overall assessment: The first time we went to this playground, it wasn’t quite open yet. So on our next trip to Edmonton, we went back and am I … Read more

High River Spray Park

High River Spray Park

Address: 1819 High Country Drive NW – High River, ABParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “The water guns were awesome”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “It was fun but cold”.Robbie’s Review (18 months old): Loved the stream running to the drain Age Range: all agesFeatures: There are is a large section that has larger … Read more