Location map Community: 8900 48 Ave. N.W – City of Calgary: Bowness Park Info Parking: Free lot parking Summer Features: Pathways; Lagoon (popular with ducks and geese, canoes, kayaks and paddlecraft); Boat rentals; miniature ride on train; wading pool, Bow River access.Winter Features: skating on the lagoon; skate rental and sharpening; cross country skiing.Playgrounds: As … Read more
Airdrie – Chinook Winds Regional Park
This playground and spray park are part of the huge Chinook Winds Regional Park complex. The park area is still being developed. There is currently a skate park, a number of baseball diamonds and a hockey rink with boards that contains basketball courts in the warmer months.
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location:mapAddress: 1039 Suncastle Drive Southeast Parking: free street parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old): :”I liked how many different things there are.” Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked all the monkey bars and the really tall yellow spinner”Robbie’s review … Read more
These pools are more than just your average pools. You may also be interest in reading about Calgary’s outdoor swimming pools. 1. The Abbey Centre’s – Outdoor Aquatic Centre – Blackfalds, AB A little over an hour and half North of Calgary This pool has everything you could want – a large leisure pool with … Read more
Nanton, AB – 22nd Ave (Highway 2) & 18 St
This is one of the best playgrounds I’ve seen outside of Calgary. It’s right off the highway with plenty of parking. Gordie loved running over the sand and climbing on the firetruck climber. This would be a great stop if you are in the area or on the road.
Location:mapAddress: Cranston – 630 Cranston Ave SE Parking: free street parking. Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the climber rock” Age Range: 3-8 Ground cover: pea gravel Features: Rock and rope climber, two baby swings, tree climber, climber with steps and slide, Surrounding park area: grassy natural area with pathways Accessibility: noneShade: some shade Seating: two benches … Read more