Location: Banff – at the intersection of Badger Street and Cougar StreetDirections: Take Banff Ave to Badger Street, turn right onto Cougar Street. The playground is nestled into the back of Banff Rotary Park.Parking: Free parking in small adjacent lot. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is located in a small park which consists of a … Read more
Location: Banff – 325 Squirrel Street (note that this is a school playground, so you may be asked to leave during school hours)Parking: Free street parking. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is located behind Banff Elementary School. The area includes a basketball court and large grassy area. Age Range: 2 – 12Ground Cover: Pea gravel, … Read more
Location: Washington, DCWebsite: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/ Cost: Free – as is common with other Smithsonian facilities. Donations are appreciatedStay Length: a minimum of 2 hours – you could easily spend the whole day.Season: Open 364 days a year. Food Services: There are a number of places throughout the park where you can buy food, snacks and drinks. You can … Read more
Location: Banff – Birch Drive Directions: Go across the main bridge on Banff Ave, and turn right at the T intersection at the end of the bridge. Take an immediate right onto Birch Ave and keep going past the Luxton Museum.Parking: Free parking in adjacent lot. Surrounding Park Area: The playground is part of the … Read more
Location: Banff – Central Park (right next to the Banff Park Museum at 91 Banff Ave)Directions: Take Banff Ave to Buffalo Street – turn right. Take the first left, into the Central Park parking lot.Parking: Free parking in adjacent parking lot. Surrounding Park Area: This playground is situated in Central Park, which is a huge … Read more
Location: Canmore, AB – intersection of Three Sisters Blvd & Riva HeightsDirections: From Calgary, on the Trans-Canada Highway, take the Three Sisters Parkway exit to Canmore. This road turns into Three Sisters Blvd. Follow the road to the intersection with Riva Heights – the playground is on the right, just past some condos.Parking: Free parking … Read more