Oakside Playground

Oakside Playground

Location    mapCommunity: Oakridge – Between Oakside Place and Oakside Close SW. Can also be accessed from Oakside Circle.Parking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old: “I liked the yellow spinner thing.”Nicky’s Review (17 months): “Bounce!” [she liked the bulldozer bouncer]. Age Range: proficient walker – 10 years.Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: school-age clmber with twisty slide, … Read more

The Canadian Wilds and the Penguin Plunge at the Calgary Zoo

The Calgary Zoo was extensively damaged in this year’s flood. The Island area (which contains the playgrounds, and many of the animal exhibits) remains closed. The re-building is expected to take years to complete. The Northern areas of the Zoo have reopened and there is still a lot to see at the zoo. The Penguin Plunge, Prehistoric Park and Canadian Wilds are all open and definitely worth a visit.

Cranston Palm Tree Park

Palm Tree Park

Thanks to Katie for this guest review! Katie is a freelance writer and librarian based in Calgary.   Location: Cranston Way SE & Cranston Dr SE (across the street from Christ the King Catholic School) Community: Cranston Parking: Free street parking Charlotte’s review (3 years old): “I love this park! When are we coming back?” Age … Read more

Bridgeland Community Centre Playground

Bridgeland Community Centre Playground

Location:    mapCommunity: Bridgeland – 9th St and Centre Ave NE.  Parking: There is 2 hr free street parking along 9th St as well as in the community centre parking lot off of 9th St.   Gordie’s Review (15 months old) – Loved the ramps and steps!Gordie’s Review (4.5 years old) – “I liked playing on … Read more

Everglen Playground

Evergreen Playground

Thanks to Kim for taking the pictures for this review!  Location    mapCommunity: Evergreen – Everridge Drive & Everglen RoadParking: free street parking Age Range: 2-10Ground Cover: pea gravel Features:  school-age – 2 interconnected gazebo style climbers, with slides, twisty slide, 2 swings (1 baby). Preschooler – climber slides, small tunnel, dino bouncer Surrounding Park Area: hilly grassy area, … Read more

Connect Charter School Playground (Formerly Calgary Science School)

Calgary Science School Playground

Note: This is a school playground. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location    mapCommunity: Lakeview – 34 St and 58 Avenue SWParking: free street parking Age Range: 5-12Ground Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooring Features: School aged climber with ramp, bridges, wobbly bridge, twisty slide; merry-go-round spinner; bowl spinner; 2 person standing spinner; ring spinner; … Read more