If you are looking for something fun to do with your family on a long weekend, or just looking to get out of town for a day, there are plenty of affordable options in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Wetaskiwin is about 2 and a half hours north of Calgary, making it a reasonable drive. Reynolds-Alberta Museum A … Read more
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
Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Address: # 102 – 4200 Hwy 2 – Red Deer, AB Website: Alberta Sports Hall of Fame 2015 Cost: Adults $5, Youth $3, three and under free, family (two adults and their children) $12. Annual passes are available.Stay Length: 30 – 60 minutes.Season: Open year round. Food Services: There is a small convenience area … Read more
Note: This playground may be busy at times during the school year as it is used by the special needs school nearby Location mapCommunity: Red Deer – Behind Parkland School along 45 AveParking: free lot parking Gordie’s Review (6 years old):Nicky’s Review (3 years old) “I liked the rollerslide. But there was people. Then I just moved away.” … Read more
Location map https://www.blackfalds.com/tourism-recreation/abbey-centre Address: 4500 Womacks Road – Blackfalds, Alberta Gordie’s Review (6 years old)– “the slides!”Nicky’s Review (3 years old) – “The little slide”Robbie’s Review (4 months old) – “Zzzzzzz” Admission Cost: Ages 2 and under are free, Day pass for a child 3-12 years is $5-5.50. Adults who are only using the indoor play space can … Read more
We spend a weekend in Red Deer this Spring to explore some of the family friendly attractions right here in Alberta. We came up with a list of 10 Reasons You Should Take the Kids to Red Deer. While we were there we also tried to check out as many awesome playgrounds as we could. Here … Read more