CrossIron Mills–Little Fossil Fun Zone

Location                      http://www.crossironmills.com/ Address:    261055 CrossIron Blvd, Rocky View, AB (Balzac area North of Calgary) Play area is in the Resources Neighbourhood between entrance 2 and 3. Gordie’s Review (19  months old)– Climbing the volcano slide is so fun! Cost: Free.Supervision: There is an employee at the front of the play place. They ensure that your … Read more

North Hill Centre–Kids Play Area

Location    http://www.northhillcentre.com/ Address: 1632 – 14 Avenue NW, –  (by Sears) Gordie’s Review (18  months old) – The bead maze was great! Cost: FreeSupervision: Unsupervised.Age Range: Recommended for ages 5 and under. Footwear: ShoesPlay Area Features: Car and apple tunnel play structures; bead maze; 9 panels. Security Features: The play area is open on both … Read more

Marlborough Mall – Family Park Rest Area

Location              http://www.marlboroughmall.com/                Community: Marlborough – 515 Marlborough Way NE.                               Marlborough Mall renovated their play area in mid-2012 and it now has a little bug theme as seen below.   *Marlborough Mall Photo courtesy of International Play Company

Bearspaw (Kaboom!) Playground – Brentwood

Location       map  Community: Brentwood – Bearspaw Drive & 33 St NWParking: Free Street Parking Gordie’s Review (17 months old) – Fun bus! Age Range: Proficient walker to 9.Ground Cover: Pea gravel Features: Play structure with two slides and drums; 4 swings (2 baby); 1 person spinner; preschool bus play structure; rock climbing walls. Surrounding … Read more

Alberta Children’s Hospital Playground

Location           map  2888 Shagnanappi Train N.W. This playground is located behind the Alberta Children’s Hospital but is publicly accessible. Parking: If you drive past the main doors there is an outdoor public pay parking lot near the playground on the South-west side of the hospital. The transit access is not bad as some buses go … Read more

Forest Heights (Kaboom!) Playground

Location      map      Community: Forest Heights – 8th Ave and 44th St SE (look at map it is a little tricky to spot)Parking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (17 months old) – Great stairs, awesome bridge! Age Range: Proficient walker to 8.Ground Cover: Pea gravelFeatures: Preschool play structure with telescope and slide; School aged play … Read more