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
Location mapCommunity: Airdrie – Cooper’s Crossing – Coopers Drive and Coopers Crescent SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really like how there were paths around the playground so kids could go there too.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the really big slide on the hill. It was so fun.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Airdrie – Hillcrest -Hillcrest Avenue and Hillcrest RoadParking: limited neighborhood parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the web climber”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked that bouncy thing.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): liked the baby swing the best Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade from nearby trees Features: School-aged … Read more
Address: 2425 9 Ave SE Parking: Free lot parkingPark Features: Natural environment pathways, nature centre, river viewOther activities: The park also offers nature programs and birthday parties. Overall: The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been a nature preserve since 1929 and is now run by the City of Calgary. It was heavily damaged by the recent floods but … Read more