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
No matter which route you take or area you visit, you are sure to be impressed while visiting Glacier National Park. Located in Northern Montana, Glacier National Park is the US part of the Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park (Waterton National Park is the Canadian half). Going-to-the-sun road In the warmer months, you can actually drive … Read more
Location mapAddress: Hodgson Rd NW and Hodgson Blvd NWParking: Street parking a bit back from the playground Surrounding Park Area: Green grassy fieldsAccessibility: pathway up to the playground Overall assessment: This playground is smaller than the others we reviewed in Edmonton, but it’s still great. The playground is generally aimed at older kids but younger kids will … Read more
Location mapAddress: 3735 114 St Surrounding Park Area: The school playground is across a field from the community playground. The community centre offers hockey and skating rinks, and tennis courts. Accessibility: limited Overall assessment: The community of Greenfield has two excellent playgrounds across the field from each other – one at the school and one beside … Read more