Shawnee Drive Playground

Shawnessy Drive Playground

Location:  mapCommunity: Shawnee Slopes – 748 Shawnee Dr SWParking: free street parking Age Range: 3-9 yearsGround Cover: pea gravel Shade: Mature trees in the park areaFeatures: climbing structure with overhead features, climbing wall, steps, bridge standing spinner. 2 swings (1 baby). Surrounding Park Area: next to tennis courts and near a workout station.Accessibility: Steps up to … Read more

Evergreen Estates Playground

Evergreen Estates Playground

Location:  mapCommunity: Evergreen Estates – 1601 Evergreen Dr SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked the swing that me and Robbie could go on together.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the boat that you could swing and the high up circle spinner that I could reach.”Robbie’s Review (2 years old): “Daddy … Read more

Manchester Insect Playground

Manchester Playground

Location:  mapCommunity: Manchester – 57 St SW and 1a St SW (North East of Chinook Centre across Macleod Trail)Parking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “It has a really interesting look. I liked the saucer swings” Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: pour-in-place recycled tire flooringShade: shade from large mature trees Features: Large bug shaped … 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

Curious Park Playground – Sage Hill

Curious Park Sage Hill

Location:  mapCommunity: Sage Hill – Symons Gate – 42 Sage Bluff Gate NWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked pretty much everything.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I liked the slide and I liked the swing. And the flying fox.”Robbie’s Review (2 years old): “Big slide!” Age Range: 1.5 years – 10 … Read more

Sage Hill Green Playground

Sage Hill Green Playground

Location:  mapCommunity: Sage Hill – Sage Hill Green NWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (8 years old): “I liked the saucer swing.”Nicky’s Review (5 years old): “I like that it has holes and I like the saucer swing. I liked everything.”Robbie’s Review (2 years old): “slide!” Age Range: 2-10 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: limited. Some … Read more