Millrise Drive Playground

Millrise Drive Playground

Thanks to Colleen from Raising Mom for this guest review! Location    map Community: Millrise – Corner of Millrise Drive and Millrise Way SWParking: free street parking Children’s Review – “what was the best part?”Kolbie (age 5) “The spinny rocket ship!”Logan (age 4) “The red cement mixers!”Rylie (age 3) “The swings!” Age Range:Most of the playground … Read more

Crescent Heights Park Playground

Crescent Heights Park Playground

Location    map Community: Crescent Heights – 3rd St and 11 ave NWParking:Free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I liked how fun the structure was”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “It was super, super fun. I kind of liked everything.”Robbie’s Review (18 months old): “bounce, bounce!” Age Range: 2-12 years.Ground Cover: pea gravelShade: large mature trees are … 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

Auburn Bay Ave Pond Playground

Auburn Bay Ave Pond Playground

Location   mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Bay Ave and Auburn Meadows Blvd SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the structure and how many slides there were.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I liked the slide.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Mostly enjoyed the swing Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: Pour-in-place recycled tire flooringShade: … Read more

Auburn Bay Toddler Playground

Auburn Bay Toddler Playground

Update – this playground now has pea gravel Location   mapCommunity: Auburn Bay – Auburn Crest Way and Auburn Crest Green SEParking:  free street parking Gordie’s Review (7 years old): “I really liked the playground. I just liked it.”Nicky’s Review (4 years old): “I really liked the slide. And the swings.”Robbie’s Review (1.5 years old): Enjoyed the swings … Read more

Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix School Playground

Ecole Notre Dame de la Paix

Location   mapCommunity: Willow Park – 809 Willingdon Blvd. SEParking: free street parking Age Range: 2 years-12 yearsGround Cover: pea gravelShade: some shade nearby from a large tree Features: Large climber, swings, saucer swings, Apollo (web spinner), musical panelsSurrounding Park Area: School yard Accessibility: None.Seating: several benches Overall assessment: Solid school playground that will appeal to kids of a wide variety … Read more