Elgin Ruins Playground

Elgin Ruins Park

Thanks to Katie for this guest review! Location:  mapCommunity: Elgin (McKenzie Towne) – Elgin Hill (160 McKenzie Towne Dr SE)Parking: There is free street parking. Charlotte’s review (3.5 years old): “The best part was the slide and the swings.” Age Range: 1 – 12Ground cover: pea gravel and paved pathwaysFeatures: Swings (baby and big kid), 2 … Read more

Aspen Hills Forest Playground

Location    map Community: Aspen Hills – Aspen Hills Drive near Aspen Stone Blvd SWParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old: ”I liked the slides.”Nicky’s Review (17 months): “Swing! Swing!” Age Range:  18 months to 12 years.Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: preschool climber with slide, 4 swings (2 baby), large school aged climber with tall slides, catwalks,bridges, … Read more

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

Helicopter Playground

West Hillhurts Helicopter Playground has a helicopter climber, partially accessible flooring and equipment that will engage kids of a wide age range. Location    mapCommunity: Parkdale/West Hillhurst – 5th Avenue and 27th St. NW.Parking: Free Street Parking along 27th St Gordie’s Review (15 months old) – Going up the stairs and down the slide was … Read more

Prestwick Pirate and Castle Park Playground

Pirate and Castle Playground

Location:     mapCommunity: 1 Prestwick Manor SE Parking: Free street parking. Gordie’s Review (4.5 years old) – “I liked the pirate ship!“Nicky’s Review (17 months old) – She liked the stepsGordie’s Review (16 months old) – Wobbly bridges are fun! Age Range: Proficient walkers to about age 9 Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: Pirate play structure with 1 slide, a … Read more

Prestwick Butterfly Playground

Prestwick Butterfly Playground

Thanks to Katie for this guest review! Location     mapCommunity: Prestwick – Prestwick Drive & Prestwick Circle SEParking: Free street parking Charlotte’s Review (2.5 years old): “What was your favourite thing about the park?”  “The swings! And the slide. YEAH!” Luc’s Review (5 months old): “Mah mah mah mah MAH!”   Age Range: 0 – 12 … Read more