Location map Community: Beltline – 1236 16 Ave SWParking: pay street parking Gordie’s Review (8years old): “It was all pretty good.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the spinny thing, and the worm [the hexagonal climber] and the slide on the hill.”Robbie’s Review (2 years old): “slide again!” Age Range: 2-12 years.Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tireShade: Some large trees … Read more
If you are looking for something fun to do with your family on a long weekend, or just looking to get out of town for a day, there are plenty of affordable options in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Wetaskiwin is about 2 and a half hours north of Calgary, making it a reasonable drive. Reynolds-Alberta Museum A … Read more
Location: North on 51 St from Highway 43 mapParking: Free parking in adjacent parking lot https://www.whitecourt.ca/Rec-Culture/Rotary-Park Whitecourt’s Rotary Park is easily one of the best parks for free outdoor family fun in Alberta. The playground is amazing, the spray park is great and the river slides are at the top of my list of fun … Read more
Address: 8 St North of Hammond Dr N, Fox Creek, AB (mid-way between Edmonton and Grande Prairie) map Surrounding Park Area: next to a pretty cool looking bike park Playground Features: Bulldozer climber, Large construction equipment climber, short wide base zip-line, diggers, activity panels, swings, web climber Review: One of the most spectacular themed playgrounds … Read more
Location map Community: Crescent Heights – 3rd St and 11 ave NWParking:Free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how fun the structure was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “It was super, super fun. I kind of liked everything.”Robbie’s Review (18 months old): “bounce, bounce!” Age Range: 2-12 years.Ground Cover: pea gravelShade: large mature trees are … Read more
You might think that non-walking babies don’t really need much in a playground. And you’re not wrong. But having been at many playgrounds while my 3 kids were babies, I can tell you that some playgrounds are much better than others. The playgrounds on this list are great for babies, but they are also playgrounds … Read more