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Parks & Pathways

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Sport Court at Century Gardens

There’s a new Sport Court close to the downtown core! You’ll find this new park in the northwest corner of Century Gardens, enhancing the opportunities for play with a circular court design that includes three half courts, designed for 3×3 basketball. Century Gardens Sport Court: Where: Century Gardens Address: 826
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Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs

The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs are a community space filled with beauty. Open from sunrise to sundown all year long, the gardens are maintained by local gardeners and volunteers and offer a serene oasis in the city. Make sure to stop by the Labyrinth when you go. Botanical Gardens
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Five Fantastic Picnic Spots (Family Fun Calgary)
Five Fantastic Places to Picnic With Your Family

Nothing says summer quite like a tasty meal eaten outdoors. When your own back deck gets repetitive, a picnic in a nearby park is a perfect choice! Parents can relax and kids can run around in the fresh air and enjoy amenities like wading pools, playgrounds, spray parks, and wide-open
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Urban Hikes (Family Fun Calgary)
Urban Hikes: Hit the Trails Without Hitting the Road

Urban hikes: let’s hit the trail without hitting the road! Parenting involves seasons of desperately trying to fill the days with activities, like taking toddlers swimming, even though you know perfectly well you might spend more time getting ready and cleaning up than you actually spend in the pool. It
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Sikome Lake (Family Fun Calgary)
Sikome Lake – The Beach to Visit in Calgary!

Sikome Lake is a definite must-go family fun destination for the summer. It is a man-made lake located in Fish Creek Provincial Park in the south part of Calgary that is shallow and warm with a sandy bottom and a beach. There are change rooms, playgrounds, and concession stands. Bring
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Must-Visit Playgrounds (Family Fun Calgary)
Free Fun in the Summer Sunshine: Must-Visit Calgary Playgrounds

I have many fond memories of my childhood summers… long bright days, loads of free time, and seemingly endless weeks of freedom from the regular school routine. But now, as a parent, I realize that my own parents may have found those summer days just a tad too long and
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Community Nature Adventure Playground (Family Fun Calgary)
Calgary Recreation: Free Programs

This summer, it’s time to get out and play. Calgary Recreation has FREE programs for all ages. Fit Parks Fit Parks are Calgary parks with outdoor fitness equipment. Some parks have more options than others, but there is a variety at every park. They are designed for adults (or at
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City of Calgary Park n Play Stay n Play (Family Fun Calgary)
City of Calgary Offers Free Summer Fun With Park n’ Play and Stay n’ Play

Did you know that the City of Calgary offers community-based summer recreational programs that are FREE in July and August? And you can probably find one near you!! If you aren’t familiar with them, here is our guide so you can take advantage of them in your neighbourhood. Park n’
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Kids Can Enjoy Free Play at Calgary’s Mobile Adventure Playground

The City of Calgary has a mobile adventure playground that travels through a variety of parks, all year long. This is a free program. Whenever the playground is open, there will be on-site program staff to serve as play ambassadors. Please keep in mind that these staff will supervise but are
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Bike Parks and Pump Tracks (Family Fun Calgary)
Challenge Yourself With Calgary Bike Parks and Pump Tracks

Do you remember being a kid and the joy and freedom of riding a bike? Pedalling up the hill as hard as you could and then enjoying the thrill and the wind in your hair (um, kids, wear your helmets) as you flew down. Bike parks and pump tracks have
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