Playgrounds

You might already have met the City of Fort Saskatchewan lawn-mowing sheep, but did you know that they also have a herd of grazing goats? These horned and hoofed eco-heroes have been helping with weed management throughout the city all summer. On September 23, 2023 you can meet and mingle
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Makes plans to check out Edmonton’s newest park at the Northeast River Valley Park Grand Opening on September 24, 2023. This gorgeous 190-acre property features covered barn bridges, a playground, extensive walking trails, and an events centre. Grand Opening activities will include a story walk, nature activities, food trucks, and
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St. Albert’s newest playground in the community of Chérot will transport you straight to Paris with it’s soaring Eiffel tower and ornate street lamps. Be there for the Grand Opening on September 23, 2023 for the ribbon cutting ceremony and FREE family fun including an art station, face painting, games,
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The long and lazy days of summer vacation are ahead, days that call for tossing some snacks in a cooler and heading out to explore a new playground. We’ve rounded up some of the best playgrounds in the Edmonton area – trust me, these playgrounds are worth the drive! Meadowview
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I admit it – I’m a sucker for nature parks. Don’t get me wrong, I love the bright colours and exciting creativity that’s been implemented into today’s playground structures – but I also love the playgrounds made of rocks, stumps, raw wood and rope – and that’s exactly what you’ll
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I’m a sucker for a new playground. It was near bedtime and my four-and-a-half year old twin daughters and I were headed for home at the end of a very long day long day when I spotted it – a playground with bright green accents, shimmering like a mirage in
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Have you ever visited at Biba Smart Playground? We had our first experience at one this week and it’s fair to say my kids are now big fans. We discovered Biba by accident. We were in the far west end of Edmonton and did what we always do – sought
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Like most kids, my daughters have a playground favourite that they search for at the start of each visit. They’re somewhat fickle – the playground gem can change with regularity, but for the past few months it’s consistently been the monkey bars. We arrive at a new park and they
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What makes a great playground? It’s a question I’ve been asked numerous times and every time it’s cause for pause. What does make a great playground? Selfishly, I love playgrounds with rubber base. I’ve heard experts say sand offers more play value for kids, but I hate the feeling of
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What’s black and red and fun all over? Give up? It’s Kitchener Park and Playground in Edmonton Oliver neighbourhood! I first discovered this central Edmonton gem a couple years ago, when I took my daughters to their first K-Days parade. They were 18 months old and intrigued by the crowd
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