Indoor Playgrounds
When it’s cold outside and that playground is covered in ice, what’s a parent with antsy kids to do? Head to one of the many indoor playgrounds where kids can run, jump and play while you relax and oversee in comfort.
Indoor Playground at The Terwillegar Recreation Centre
Your kids will love the indoor playground at Terwillegar Recreation Centre which includes slides and a climbing structure. As part of the children’s wing, you’ll also find program rooms and the kids’ den, a child minding space. The indoor playground is suited for children up to 12 years of age.
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The Tegler Discovery Zone at the John Janzen Nature Centre
“Here! You carry these ones, and I’ll get the rest!” my daughter ordered her twin sister, handing her an upside-down giant building brick stacked full of squishy foam acorns. She then scooped as many acorns as she could into her own shirt, and the two charged off, up the series
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Jump For Fun at Bouncin’ Around
Have you ever been to an outdoor Summer fun event where the bouncy castle wasn’t the star of the show? Me neither. Bouncy castles have come a long way since I was a kid. The plain Jane square jump zone still exists, to be sure – but for today’s kids,
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The BEST Indoor Play Space You’ve NEVER Heard Of
It’s a rural Alberta rec centre like any other – arena, curling rink, gym – but the Ardrossan Recreation Complex has a secret. Located just 10 minutes east of Sherwood Park, Ardrossan is a growing rural community, and its popular rec centre is clear indication of that. It’s always bustling
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Have a Wild Time at Grizzly Cubs Den
Playhouses, an indoor playground and even indoor sports come together in a pretty wild way in the brand new family-friendly playzone known as the Grizzly Cubs Den! When we walked in, my kids spotted the little run cars (complete with fuel pumps!) and made a beeline to start driving them
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Sweet Pea Cafe and Playhouse
It’s high noon. Moms, babies and toddlers are milling about a registration desk, trying to dodge boot puddles so as to avoid soggy socks. The bright, smiling lady at the desk is checking people in with military precision, completely unfazed by the chaos just metres away. In the background I
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Bouncing the Day Away at The Fun Place and Cafe
The biggest draw for my eldest at the local Farmer’s Market this past summer was the bouncy castle. $5 for unlimited bouncing. My husband and I could trade off supervision duty while the other wandered unencumbered, with the added bonus of a kid who was ready for bed when
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