Mills Park Natural Playground – Inglewood

Mills Park Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Inglewood – 9 Avenue and 14 Street S.E.Parking: limited free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “It’s better than it looks at first. I really liked that they have a sandpit and logs.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the little drums. I liked the logs but they scratched me.”Robbie’s Review (2.5 years old): “I liked … Read more

Confederation Park Natural Playground

Confederation Park Natural Playground

Location:  mapCommunity: 905 30 Ave NWParking: free lot parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked the slide. And I like how the play can be really open ended.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the cool saucer swing, and cool climber thing, climbing up the canoe, and turning the water up at the sand. Everything … Read more

St. Patrick’s Island Park Playground

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 Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I thought the slide was extremely fun”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the … Read more

Prairie Winds North Playground

Location:  mapCommunity: Westwinds/Castleridge – 233 Castleridge Blvd. NE.Parking: There is a free parking lot at the North end of the park as well as a smaller lot on the south side. Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “Small but good. I especially liked the zipline and the turning circle.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the … Read more

John Laurie Park Playground

Edgemont John Laurie Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Edgemont – Edgemont Drive and John Laurie Blvd NWParking:  free lot parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the train”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “The best part for me was those rocks. Because then you could go up and across and up and back down.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): He loved the ramps and … 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