5 Playgrounds to Visit before the Snow Flies!
Want to catch every last playground adventure before winter? So do we! We’ve been revisiting some of our very favourite playgrounds around Edmonton and the girls and I agree these are 5 playgrounds you’ll want to visit before the snow flies!
This list was commissioned with the generous support of Habitat Systems – building playgrounds in Edmonton and throughout Western Canada!
1. Blatchford Tomato Playground
- ADDRESS: Blatchford Road, Edmonton
- WHY WE LOVE IT: When it comes to imaginative play, this spot is off the charts! Climb inside giant tomatoes, weave your way through a garden of vines and bounce on spring-mounted leaves! Even older kids can be transported by the magic of a garden playground set beneath a canopy of bright wildflowers!
- FUN FACT: Tomato Playground isn’t the only fruit-themed playground Habitat Systems has created! You’ll find THIS little Apple park in Vernon, B.C.
2. Emerald Hills Playground (Veterans Memorial Park)
- ADDRESS: 251 Edgar Lane, Sherwood Park
- WHY WE LOVE IT: Massive slides, hidden monkey bars, unique design – what’s not to love? Our favourite pieces at this playground are the challenging surfboard swing, the tandem Friendship swing and the Mobius Climber, which at first glance looks like a toddler structure but is really aimed at giving kids options for their climbing experience!
- FUN FACT: Pair this playground with a workout! Emerald Hills Playground is surrounded by HealthBeat Equipment, designed to bring the gym to the great outdoors for exercisers aged 13 and up!
3. Clareview Jumpstart Playground
- ADDRESS: 3804 – 139 Avenue, Edmonton
- WHY WE LOVE IT: One of Edmonton’s largest playgrounds, the Clareview Jumpstart Playground is a space that truly offers something for everyone! My big kids love the challenging climbers and risky-play features. Littles will love the Cozy Dome (it looks like a moon!) and the SmartPlay Motion structure (famous for its Toy Car Racetrack!
- FUN FACT: This is Edmonton’s only playground with double-wide ramps throughout the main structure!
4. Calder School Playground
- ADDRESS: 12950 – 118 Street, Edmonton
- WHY WE LOVE IT: It’s the perfect playground for playing grounders! The circuit design of this playground, with everything from balance features on the ground to overhead challenges like the Lolliladder monkey bars, allows kids to travel from one end of the playground to the other without ever leaving the fun!
- FUN FACT: The SmartPlay Motion structure, pictured above, is famous for the toy car racetrack that encircles it – but there’s much more to this feature than meets the eye! It offers 16 interactive activities addressing developmentally-appropriate skills for kids aged 2-5!
5. Yohemas Park
- ADDRESS: 130 Tisbury Street, Sherwood Park
- WHY WE LOVE IT: At this stage, we love the level of challenge this playground offers, especially in equipment like the Netplex – a unique climbing system with an infinite number of obstacles! Yohemas Park also has a separate and adorable toddler playground that was just the right size when the girls were small.
- FUN FACT: Yohemas Park is one of three playgrounds on this list that features the always-popular SmartPlay Motion structure with its Toy Car Racetrack!
All the playgrounds on this list were designed and built by Habitat Systems. They’ve been enhancing communities in Western Canada for more than 25 years by creating play opportunities for children and families and innovative outdoor spaces for all to enjoy.
Habitat Systems believes in using equipment of the highest quality and with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. They’re proud to partner with Landscape Structures in the creation of their unique and stunning playgrounds.
Edmonton Playgrounds was pleased to work with Habitat Systems to create this fun list showcasing some of the best playgrounds in Edmonton and area!