Elliston Park actually has two playgrounds. A new inclusive playground and an older playground aimed at jr high/middle schoolers. Location map Community: 1827 68 St. S.E. (south of 17th ave between 60th and 68th)Parking: West parking lot off of 60th streetWashroom: pit toilet Surrounding Park Area: Storm water retention pond, pathways, Rose Garden, Off leash … Read more
Location: mapCommunity: Somerset- 999 Somerset Dr. S.W Parking: There is free street parking along the park.Surrounding Park Area: Basketball courts, tennis courts, seasonal washroom, field, gazebo, picnic tables Somerset Spray Park Typically follows the city of Calgary schedule – mid-june-labour day 9am-9pm. Has reopened for the 2022 season with a brand new spray park. The … Read more
Location: mapAddress: Shouldice Park – 4900 Monserrat Dr. N.W. Parking: free lot parking. Washroom: This playground has a seasonal washroom! Gordie’s Review (10 years old): “I really liked the two person swing, the four person bouncer. I also liked the saucer swing. Just the overall playground was great.”Nicky’s Review (7 years old): “I liked the … Read more
Location:mapAddress: Ralph Klein Park– 12350 84 St. S.E. (near Stony Trail and 114 St SE) Parking: free lot parking. Gordie’s review (9 years old):”I liked the mountain climber”Nicky’s review (6 years old): “I liked the slide with the mountain stuff, the sand part and the wood”Robbie’s review (3 years old): “I liked the sand so much” Age Range: 2-12 Ground … Read more
Few of Calgary’s many parks have public washrooms, which can certainly be a problem when you are exploring away from home with small kids. The parks below all have seasonal or permanent washrooms that you should be able to count on to be open. These are typically found next to spray parks/wading pools or in … Read more
Note: Will be closed for the 2021 season.Location mapEau Claire Plaza 3 St. & Riverfront Ave. S.W. (by Eau Claire market – 200 Barclay Parade S.W.)Parking: At and around Eau Claire market (Eau Claire parkade has cheap parking on the weekends) or in the parking lot off Memorial Drive just East of 3rd St. NW. … Read more