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Community: Taradale – Taralake Heath NE
Parking: free street parking
Gordie’s Review (3.5 years old) – “what did you think of this playground?” “It was a big playground. I couldn’t climb it”
Age Range:5-12
Ground Cover: pea gravel
Features: Challenging climber, saddle slide, 2 motorcycle bouncers, 2 swings (1 baby), spinner, teeter-totter.
Shade: little to none. Young trees have been planted.
Seating: a couple of picnic tables and benches.
Accessibility: There is a pathway up to the playground but there is not accessibility within the play area.
Overall Assessment: The equipment at this playground is really different from most in Calgary. It would be pretty challenging for most kids under 5, but this playground does have a some other equipment that younger kids will enjoy.
Gordie tried to climb around but had a lot of difficulty. He attempted to go down the slide, but decided against it. I tried it though and it was pretty fun but a little scary! Older kids, on the other hand, will love testing their skills on this playground.
This park is about a 10 minute walk from my house. I hope your visit there was more welcoming then mine! A woman and a child from one of the houses across the street from the park came to the park to play, after awhile we got to chatting and she said when she moved there she said she though the park was going to be for the houses around the park only and not for everyone to use!! Then she asked if I lived around there. I was shocked!
Oh that’s unfortunate, sorry that happened to you. It’s pretty close to my place as well. I play on it occasionally, and have never had an experience like that before. I hope the next time you visit, you’ll have a better experience.