These playgrounds have more than just accessible flooring, they are great places for kids with special needs to play. Watch for updates to this list coming this spring! Please note: I have noted the parks on this list that have public bathrooms. Typically these bathrooms are only open seasonally. 1. South Glenmore Park Playground South Glenmore … Read more
In no particular order here are this year’s picks for Calgary’s top playgrounds of 2021. These playgrounds represent some of the best from around the city. Some of the playgrounds have been on the list before but most of them are new this year. 1. 4th Avenue Flyover Park 651 McDougall Rd NE Flyover Park … Read more
This is a list of the best playgrounds I’ve found in Central Calgary (south of 16th ave, West of Deerfoot, East of Crowchild and North of 25/26 Ave). Is there a playground you think should be on this list? 1. St. Patrick’s Island Playground East Village – 1300 Zoo Rd. NE (you can access it by … Read more
This is a list of the best playgrounds I’ve found in NE Calgary. Do you know of another playground that should be on this list? Let me know! 1. Prairie Winds Water Park and Playgrounds Westwinds/Castleridge – 233 Castleridge Blvd. NE. Prairie Winds North Playground This brand new playscape is located in on the North side … Read more
This is a list of the best playgrounds I’ve found in SE Calgary. Is there a playground you think should be on this list? Looking for a central playground? Check out our top central playgrounds list. 1. Applestone Park Playground Applewood – Applestone Park, Applewood Drive SE This is a huge accessible playground with equipment suitable … Read more
This is a list of the best playgrounds I’ve found in SW Calgary. Is there a playground you think should be on this list? 1. Currie Barracks Airport Playground Currie Barracks – 2953 Battleford Ave SW This playground has become instantly popular even though it can be a little tricky to get to because of the construction … Read more
This is a list of the best playgrounds I’ve found in NW Calgary. Is there a playground you think should be on this list? 1. Shouldice Park Playground Shouldice Park – 4900 Monserrat Dr. N.W. One of the most inclusive playgrounds in the city will be a hit with kids of all ages and abilities. … Read more
Montana has some great playgrounds – here are the ones I’ve found so far. Do you know of another one that should be on this list? Please let me know! Near Glacier Columbia Falls Marantette Park – 133 13th St E, Columbia Falls Lovely park with sheltered picnic tables and nice large trees for shade. The … Read more
Airdrie is less than half an hour from Calgary making it an easy trip particularly from the North end of the City. Things to do 1. Visit some of Airdrie’s Awesome Playgrounds 2. Iron Horse Park Iron Horse Park has been operating in Airdrie for a few years now offering rides on miniature (1/8 scale) trains … Read more
1. Midtown Playground Midtown – Midtown Court Located a short distance from Iron Horse Park. This playground has an area for older kids and younger kids. You’ll be able to entertain a wide age range with the unusual equipment at this playground. 2. Coopers Crossing Discovery Playground Cooper’s Crossing – Coopers Drive and Coopers Crescent SW … Read more
In 2018, I set up a survey to find Calgarian’s picks for Calgary’s best outdoor playgrounds. The results were pretty strong with the top 15 standing out from the pack. There are lots of great playgrounds that aren’t on this list but these are all solid choices. Playground Features Calgary Loves Looking at the ones … Read more
We’ve been exploring Alberta to find family-friendly attractions right here at home. I had never spent much time in Red Deer before and was pleased to find out that it is full of great things for families and is only 90 minutes away! Here are 10 great reasons to add Red Deer to your Summer … 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
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
You don’t have to go far to have a fun filled family vacation. We’ve been exploring Alberta to check out the family friendly attractions that are right in our own backyard. High River is only a 30 minutes from the south end of Calgary, making it a perfect distance for a day trip. We spontaneously decided … Read more
If you’re visiting Banff with kids, playgrounds are a great way to work off some energy – they’re fun and free. Here’s what you need to know about Banff playgrounds. Canmore Train Playground Okay, obviously this is not actually in Banff. But it’s on the way TO Banff from Calgary, and it’s worth the stop … Read more
Thanks to Katie and her family for this guest review! There are very strict rules about who can live in Banff, so true “insiders” are relatively rare. Luckily, I was able to get my hands on a couple of them before our recent trip to the mountain town. They gave me the low-down on some of Banff’s lesser-known attractions, … Read more
Kalispell, Montana is about a five hour drive from Calgary, similar to travelling to Great Falls. We’ve spent the night in Kalispell a few times and thought the area was lovely so we decided to spend a weekend there in September to check out some of its family friendly features. Kalispell is the hub of the Glacier/Flathead region making … Read more
We spend a weekend in Medicine Hat this Spring to explore some of the family friendly attractions right here in Alberta. We came up with a list o Family Friendly Things to do in Medicine Hat. While we were there we also tried to check out as many awesome Medicine Hat playgrounds, parks, and spray parks as … Read more
Waterton National Park is less than three hours away from Calgary, and it’s AMAZING. I’ll be honest – a small part of me thought, “What is there to do when my kids get bored of Nature?” I had no idea what do with kids in Waterton. You will NOT get bored. Here are my favourite parts of Waterton! What … Read more
You don’t have to go far to have a fun filled family vacation. We’ve been exploring Alberta to check out the family friendly attractions that are right in our own backyard. Medicine Hat is only a 3 hour drive from Calgary and is filled with fun things to do and great places to eat. Here are … Read more
If you are wanting to take your family on an Alberta staycation featuring urban adventures, Edmonton is by far your best and closest option. Luckily it has a lot of family friendly attractions. We spent a weekend in Edmonton to explore some of what Edmonton has to offer. There is way more to do and … Read more
We spend a weekend in Red Deer this Spring to explore some of the family friendly attractions right here in Alberta. We came up with a list of 10 Reasons You Should Take the Kids to Red Deer. While we were there we also tried to check out as many awesome playgrounds as we could. Here … Read more
Things to Do 1. Bomber Command Museum of Canada–Nanton Address: Nanton, AB – Highway #2 at 17th Street – 1729 – 21st AvenueNanton’s Air Museum – features a Lancaster Bomber that you can even walk around inside. 2. Nanton Playground Right along the highway and near many of Nanton’s attractions is a lovely little park with an excellent … Read more
Attractions Cut the Budget (but Not the Fun!) with a Family Trip to Lethbridge, Alberta Playgrounds Awesome Playgrounds in Lethbridge, Alberta
If you want to take a trip with your family, but your budget is tight, Lethbridge is a really fun city to visit! There’s an article about all of the incredible attractions here, but the city is also home to some amazing playgrounds. SunRidge Park Location: 13 SunRidge Blvd West This playground is located inside a … Read more
Like many families in Alberta, we are on a strict budget this year. We cannot afford to get on a plane and fly anywhere. Instead, we are driving to some awesome family-friendly attractions right here in Alberta. We started out with a weekend in Lethbridge. Here are the things you should not miss! Fort Whoop-Up Fort … Read more
Photos below are from previous years and may be different than this year’s Santa experience. 2023 Santa at the Mall in Calgary CrossIron Mills – Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland located inside at Bass Pro Shops opens Nov 13, 2023 and offers – a free 4×6 photo with Santa. with the option of purchasing picture packages … Read more
In a typical year many family enjoy the indoor Halloween fun hosted by Calgary’s malls. Like last year, events are few and far between and very different than past years. Some malls may have nothing official planned but individual retailers may choose to hand out candy. This may be hit or miss and as always, … Read more
Location map Community: Glacier Ridge – 228 Edith Gate NWParking: free street parking Park Area: small park area with small hills, trees and pathways Nicky’s Review (11 years old): “It was fun unless there is too many people.”Robbie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked it but I didn’t. There was people who wouldn’t leave the place … Read more
Location map Community: Coventry Hills – 980 Coventry Dr NEParking: free street parking Park Area: Fairly small park area connected to a long green space primarily consisting of a bike path Nicky’s Review (11 years old): “It was very good but also confusing. I liked all the parkour I could do.”Robbie’s Review (8 years old): “not good. … Read more
Note: This is a school playground, you may be asked to leave during school hours. Location map Community: Brentwood – 1484 Northmount Dr NWParking: free street parking Washroom: the Nose Hill Library has a public washroom and isn’t too far away Park Area: School fields and tarmac. There is a naturalized area to the south of … Read more
Location map Community: Tuxedo – 202 – 29 Ave NE. Parking: There is free parking along 1st St and 29th Ave Robbie’s Review (8 years old) – “It was good. There was a little area and a big area. It was cool. And the zipline was great!”Nicky’s Review (11 years old) – “I like how … Read more