Make your playground visits even more fun this summer by playing Playground Bingo! Download a free printable version here or download a mini version here Looking for more of a challenge? Try Challenge Playground Bingo! Download a free printable version here or download a mini version here Share your playground bingo finds on Instagram or Twitter: #playgroundbingoyyc … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: 905 30 Ave NWParking: free lot parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked the slide. And I like how the play can be really open ended.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the cool saucer swing, and cool climber thing, climbing up the canoe, and turning the water up at the sand. Everything … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Shawnee Slopes – Access North off James Mckevitt Rd west of 6 St SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “It’s very unique. But there was a lack of monkey bars.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “That’s where I learned to do the fire pole. It’s really fun. And I liked the rampy … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Evergreen – 322 Everridge Dr SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I think it would be more fun at an older age because the monkey bars were too high”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the fire pole, and the saucer swings and the spinny tree thing [large rope spinner]”Robbie’s Review … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Shawnee Slopes – 748 Shawnee Dr SWParking: free street parking Age Range: 3-9 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Shade: Mature trees in the park areaFeatures: climbing structure with overhead features, climbing wall, steps, bridge standing spinner. 2 swings (1 baby). Surrounding Park Area: next to tennis courts and near a workout station.Accessibility: Steps up to … Read more
In no particular order, these playgrounds represent some of the best from around the city. Some of the playgrounds have been on the list for a while, but I try to include a lot of newer ones each year. Did I miss a playground that you think deserves to be on the list? Let me … Read more