Ziplines are making a comeback in Calgary. Ziplines are a little different from the similar, more common ‘gliders’ – ziplines have a rope that hangs down that you can either sit or stand on. Here’s a list of the ones I’ve found so far.
1. Carrington Playground
Carrington – Symons Valley Parkway & 14 St NW
The zipline is just one of the awesome features at this playground at the North end of the city.
2. Prairie Winds Park North Playground
Westwinds/Castleridge – 233 Castleridge Blvd. NE.
There are two long wire ziplines at this popular NE park. This is a hugely popular regional park so expect the ziplines to usually have lineups. That being said, your kids will probably think it’s worth the wait.
3. Riverstone Zipline Playground
Cranston’s Riverstone – Cranbrook Hill and Cranbrook Way SE
This zipline at this small park is longer than most of this style.
4. Legacy Parade Playground
Legacy – Legacy Parade and Legacy Row SE
Cute little park that even bigger kids will like because of the zipline!
5. Walden Grove Playground
Walden – Walgrove Blvd and Walgrove Gardens SE
Great park for a wide variety of ages including a zipline and great shade.
6. Ralph Klein Park Playground
12350 84 St SE
This park has a brand new playground (July 2018) that includes a long wire zipline.
7. North Glenmore Playground
52nd Avenue and 21st St. SW. (next to Lord Shaughnessy School)
This playground includes a lot of natural playground features and a wire zipline.
8. Springbank Hill Community Park
Springbank Hill – 7541 26 Ave SW (limited street parking)
This park is primarily a community meeting space and natural area rather than a playground, but it does have a zipline!
9. Livingston West Park Playground
Livingston – Livingston – Lucas Crescent and Lucas Parade NW
This playground was designed to be accessible to kids with hearing or vision impairments and also includes a fun zipline.
10. Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre Playground
5600 Centre St N
This inclusive playground has a lot of fun features including a double zipline – one which has an accessible seat with back support and a harness.
11. Elliston Park Inclusive Playground
1827 68 St. S.E. (south of 17th ave between 60th and 68th)
Elliston Park has an accessible zipline – it has a seat with a harness and back support.
12. St. Andrew School Playground
Glamorgan – 4331 41 Ave SW
St. Andrew School has a double zipline. One has an accessible seat, however you do have to walk through pea gravel to get to it.
13. North Glenmore Park Inclusive Playground
7305 24 St. SW
North Glenmore Park has a double zipline. One has an accessible seat with a harness and back support.
Other Ziplines near Calgary
Fort Macleod Playground
26 St and 5 Ave S, Fort Macleod
This playground has a cute fort theme, a nearby spray park and a zipline too.
Grasslands Playground – Beiseker, AB
Located just off the highway in a new development along Clover Cres and Grasslands Way – Beiseker, AB.
Osborne Playground – Airdrie, AB
Windford Drive and Windsong Blvd SW – Airdrie
