f you are looking for something to do during these blustery and muddy winter to spring transition days, head down to the Museum of the Highwood and The Whistlestop Cafe for some indoor fun.
200 Barclay Parade SW (Downtown) – Inside the food court
This indoor play space is pretty unusual. It was developed through a partnership with the Emmanual Foundation (who installs recycled playgrounds to places in the world where children would otherwise not have access) with the help of GPI Outdoor Designs Inc and CDC Recreation Inc. It’s basically an outdoor playground moved inside.
Location: Southeast of Calgary – 1 km west of Mossleigh, AB on Highway #24 http://www.aspencrossing.com/ The Station Inside the station there is a gift shop with all kind of interesting and different things for sale. They also have a garden centre specializing in new and native prairie plants. Nearby housed in two old train cars, is a restaurant. … Read more
Location: Memorial Drive – Helena, MTParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: wood chipsShade: pretty good.Features: Huge wooden play structure with a dinosaur theme – slides, dino dig; Smaller Tot area with toddler sized climbers and swings. Surrounding Park Area: Located along Gallatin County Regional Park. Walking paths, pond, covered picnic area, giant climbing rocks, skate park. Accessibility: … Read more
Location: N Last Chance Gulch across from Memorial Park – Helena, MTParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: wood chipsShade: Almost none Features: Big rope climber with slide, some natural log features, saucer swings, playhouse with tunnel, sway funSurrounding Park Area: large grassy park, nearby BMX trails, skateboard park Accessibility: The flooring is ADA approved but can … Read more
The playgrounds on this list tend to fall just short of the top 10 lists in favor of bigger or splashier playgrounds but these playgrounds are still good with excellent play value. Find a great new-to-you playground on the list below. Bridgeland 9a Playground Bridgeland – 9a St and 4th avenue NE This is a … Read more