Canada’s 150 coolest playgrounds from coast to coast
To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, nine playground writers of Canada present this list of 150 of the coolest playgrounds across Canada.
Prairie Winds North Playground
Location: mapCommunity: Westwinds/Castleridge – 233 Castleridge Blvd. NE.Parking: There is a free parking lot at the North end of the park as well as a smaller lot on the south side. Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “Small but good. I especially liked the zipline and the turning circle.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the … Read more
Treehouse Calgary South
We visited the Treehouse – South location on a Tuesday morning at 10am. It’s tucked in a small strip mall off a side road in Midnapore and when we pulled in we wondered how everything fit inside. We were pleasantly surprised.
Larry Berg Flight Path Park – Richmond, BC
Katie from Saskatoon Playground Review visited Richmond, BC to see what they had to offer for families. Here’s one of the great playgrounds found! Address: Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC Parking: small free parking lotGround Cover: grass and concreteSeating: a couple of picnic tables and lots of benches Overall assessment: This adorable flight-themed park is right outside the YVR … Read more
Garden City Community Park and Arboretum – Richmond, BC
Katie from Saskatoon Playground Review visited Richmond, BC to see what they had to offer for families. Here’s one of the great playgrounds found! Address: 6620 Garden City Road, Richmond BCParking: free and was plentiful when we visited Ground Cover: includes pavement, grass, paved pathways, sand / gravel, and some pour-in-place recycled tire flooring Overall assessment: The Garden City … Read more
Avondale Park Playground, Grande Prairie, AB
Location mapAddress: 113th Avenue and 102nd StreetParking: street parking Surrounding Park Area: large grassy areasGround Cover: accessible artificial grass turf Overall assessment: This is an excellent playground that is well suited for kids of a wide range of ages and abilities. I was a little unsure whether the ground cover would really be accessible, but … Read more