Update – this playground now has pea gravel Location mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Crest Way and Auburn Crest Green SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the playground. I just liked it.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I really liked the slide. And the swings.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Enjoyed the swings … Read more
Make going for a walk a little more interesting with this public art scavenger hunt. This list was designed to be used in Calgary but should work pretty well in other cities as well. Download the pdf below to use as is or you can modify it to make it your own by downloading the … Read more
Downtown – 130 – 9 Avenue S.E.
This was the first time that I’ve taken Gordie to the Glenbow when he wasn’t just a baby and we weren’t able to visit nearly all of it in one trip. We spent about 2 hours there and if we had arrived a bit earlier I think Gordie might have lasted another half hour at the most. That gave us enough time to go through 2 exhibits at a toddler pace and do a quick craft at the children’s Discovery Room.
Location mapCommunity: Dalhousie -6502 58 St NWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how you could climb up to the bridge”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the spinny thing” Age Range: 1.5 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place recycle tire flooringShade: there are some trees on the outside of the playground. Features: Apollo (large rope … Read more
Address: 3 Calgary locations https://www.cocobrooks.com/ (we visted the NE location)Restaurant Type: fast casual Food Options: pizza, calzones, salad, pasta, dessertsKid Menu: pasta and pizzaSeating: several tables and chairs. Kid friendly features: high chairsKid comfort level: 10/10 – The restaurant is very casual and the food is super kid friendly. Even if you have never been into a Coco Brooks restaurant, … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Killarney -29 St SW at 19 Ave SWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the car.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I kind of liked the rocks, the slide, actually everything.” Age Range: 2 years-9 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place-recycled tireShade: shade from mature trees Features: climber with ramp, slides, bridges, tree climbers; wobbly balance beam, bouncy … Read more