Location (maps at the end of the post)Community: East Village – 1300 Zoo Rd. NE (you can access it by car through the parking lot on the South side of the Zoo along Zoo Rd)Parking: Pay lot parking Park Features: Playground, washrooms, river wading area, large hill for tobogganing, plaza, picnic areas, pathways. Overall: St. … Read more
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location mapCommunity: Hawkwood – 375 Hawkstone Dr NWParking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old) What was the best part? “playing with my new friend”Nicky’s Review (3 years old) “The big slide!” Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: Very little Features: Large … Read more
Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location mapCommunity: Hawkwood – 650 Hawkwood Boulevard N.W.Parking: Free street parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old) What was the best part? “The big spinner”Nicky’s Review (3 years old) “The big slide!” Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: Very little Features: Large play structure … Read more
Location: see map at the bottom of the postAddress: Southwood – 110 Avenue and 5 St SW. You can find this little meditation labyrinth in the park by the Anderston LRT station. I’m sure many people walk right by it because it is not easy to see. It’s not overly large, the bricks are flush with … Read more
Address: 5 Calgary locations (Britannia Plaza – 820 49th Ave SW, Victoria Park – 431 10 Avenue SE and Garrison Corner – 2406 34th Ave SW, Bridgeland – 69 7A St NE, 4019 University Ave NW) http://villageicecream.com/ Season: Open year roundSeating: There are some benches and stools inside. There is a bench a couple stores down. Special Diet Options: … Read more
Location mapSouth Glenmore Park – 90 Ave. & 24 St. S.W. Parking: There is a large free parking lot at the entrance to the playgroundSurrounding Park Area: The playground is very close to Glenmore reservoir, home of the Glenmore sailing school which also has boat lessons. There are also walking, biking and hiking trails as … Read more