Riverfront Park Natural Playground – Cochrane

Riverfront Park Natural Playground - Cochrane

Address: Griffin Road and Cowboy Trail (highway 22) – CochraneParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: pea gravelShade: plentiful. Features: natural playground features – slide, web climber, rocks and logsSurrounding Park Area: Next to pathways, the river and Riverfront Park Accessibility: None.Seating: a few picnic tables Overall assessment: This playground is part of the redevelopment of the Riverfront … Read more

Kerry Wood Nature Centre Natural Playground – Red Deer

Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Natural Playground - Red Deer

Kerry Wood Nature Centre – Waskasoo Park – 6300 45 Ave, Red Deerhttp://www.waskasoopark.ca/Kerry-Wood-Nature-Center.htmlParking: Free lot parking Age Range: All ages.Ground Cover: mulchShade: plentiful. Features: natural playground featuresSurrounding Park Area: Next to the Kerry Wood Nature Centre and Waskasoo nature preserve. Accessibility: None.Seating: a few picnic tables Overall assessment: Located in Waskasoo Park, the Kerry Wood Nature Centre has a … Read more

Iron Horse Park – Miniature Ride on Trains – Airdrie

Iron Horse Park - Miniature Train Rides - Airdrie

Location: 820 Railway Gate SW, Airdrie http://www.ironhorsepark.net/   map Gordie’s review (6 years old): “I thought it was great. That’s all I have to say.”Nicky’s review (3 years old): “I liked the flowers” [At the front gate]Robbie’s review (6 months old): Robbie was able to ride with me in a front carrier Ride Cost: $3 per ride. Kids under … Read more

Kinjo Sushi and Grill – Eating Out With Kids in Calgary

Kinjo Sushi and Grill - Eating Out with Kids in Calgary

Address: 4 Calgary locations  http://www.kinjosushiandgrill.com/ Restaurant Type: sit downFood Options: Sushi, Sushi Rolls, Tempura, grilled items Kid Menu: None.Seating: lots of seating, tables booths, circular booths. Restaurants easily accommodate big groups. Kid friendly features: pocky sticks for the kids after the meal, fruit plate before the food comes out, ‘kids’ chopsticks Kid comfort level: 8/10 – pretty … Read more

Cambrian Heights Park Playgrounds

Cambrian Heights Playgrounds

Location       mapCommunity: Cambrian Heights –  240 Cardiff Dr. NW. (just east of Northmount Dr.)Parking: There is free street parking. Surrounding Park Area: These two playgrounds are located within easy sight line of each other. There is a large grassy area and 2 baseball diamonds. The playgrounds are close to school buildings (so expect them to be … Read more