{"id":140360,"date":"2018-08-03T22:25:26","date_gmt":"2018-08-04T04:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/?p=140360"},"modified":"2025-04-09T13:20:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T19:20:13","slug":"argyll-community-playground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/edmonton\/argyll-community-playground\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wow-Factor of Argyll Community Playground"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is simply fact – playgrounds are getting cooler.\u00a0I present Exhibit A: Argyll Community Playground.<\/p>\n

This park is so new (at time of writing – August 3, 2018) that fencing is still up to keep kids off the fresh grass, and the green shack program doesn’t even have a shack yet!<\/p>\n

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Lots of stumps and rocks for jumping. Photo by Jill Footz<\/p><\/div>\n

A friend, whose kids were doing a Pedalheads Bike Camp<\/a> at the site, tipped me off to the new park, and boy was I glad she did. Every time a new playground opens, the “wow factor” bar seems to be moved higher and Argyll Community Playground is no exception.<\/p>\n

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Log ladder. Photo by Jill Footz<\/p><\/div>\n

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Stump staircase. Photo by Jill Footz<\/p><\/div>\n

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Following the trend of nature-themed park spaces, Argyll is a sea of browns, greys and dark greens, with a little red thrown in here and there for good measure. Wood and rock inspired climbing structures are sprinkled throughout, right down to a log ladder and wood slice staircase.<\/p>\n

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Climb up into the treehouse. Photo by Jill Footz<\/p><\/div>\n

Climb the mock wooden nailers to get up to main structure. It’s made to look exactly like a treehouse, right up to its leafy cap! Slides, tunnels, (even a hollowed out log), bars and ropes stretch out in every direction. Climbers will undoubtedly love this park as there are seemingly endless options for going up.<\/p>\n

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Infinity climbers. Photo by Jill Footz<\/p><\/div>\n

There are infinity walls and boulder walls. There are a couple of rock structures, one with a handful of hopping logs and a balance plank within jumping distance. Two beam-like walls have pieces that jut out just enough for kids to take hold and climb up and over. They’re joined by a rope ladder so you can go from one to the next without even touching the ground!<\/p>\n

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Climbers will love this park! Photo by Jill Footz<\/p><\/div>\n

The toddler park is also exceptional – a mini version of the main treehouse that features a piano complete with song sheet. (My daughter had to play “Twinkle, Twinkle”, “Frere Jacques”, “London Bridge” and “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” before we could move on.) There’s also a bouncy grasshopper, bright red truck, and a cool little house that begs for imaginative play.<\/p>\n

Another unique feature that, to this point, I’ve only seen in indoor playgrounds, is the animal sound system. Touch the small metal discs to hear the sounds made by a number of woodland creatures. (Will this feature survive an Alberta winter? Only time will tell!)<\/p>\n

Off to the side is a sand pit decked out with shovels, pails and sifters. The rest of the park has a wood chip base. (thank you!) There are several benches and picnic tables along the park’s perimeter, including a couple that are under a spacious shelter. The community league building does not offer public washrooms, but there were some porta-potties on site during our visit. (I don’t know if they will be a regular feature.)<\/p>\n

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Adorable toddler area. Photo by Jill Footz<\/p><\/div>\n

The neighbouring Velodrome and BMX racing track mean you’re likely to see cyclists in the area. Catch a game at the adjacent soccer and rugby fields, or extend your activity with a stroll through beautiful Mill Creek Ravine – bridge construction in the ravine was completed early, and the area is once again ready for visitors!<\/p>\n

Argyll Community Playground:<\/h2>\n

Where:<\/strong> 6750 – 88 Street, Edmonton
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.argyllcl.ab.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It is simply fact – playgrounds are getting cooler.\u00a0I present Exhibit A: Argyll Community Playground. This park is so new (at time of writing – August 3, 2018) that fencing is still up to keep kids off the fresh grass, and the green shack program doesn’t even have a shack
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