This is a lovely park that feels out of the way if you're coming from Parkdale, because of the way…read moreit's tucked under an industrial area. It's recently been redone, so everything is in great condition. It's got a lot of pathways lined with plants and grassy areas to wander around. While I wouldn't necessarily describe it as a sculpture garden, there are a number of pieces. Since going to art galleries and museums has fallen on a spectrum from impossible to ill-advised, Borden Park's sculptures gave me a chance to see some art while I'm in Edmonton. The centerpiece of Borden Park is the natural swimming pool. Unfortunately, this is closed for the 2020 summer season. More importantly, the washrooms are also closed for the season. If you have a strong bladder and/or are prepared to pop a squat somewhere (there are plenty of trees and bushes for privacy) there are lots of nice picnic areas. You already have hand sanitizer with you, right? There are some very cool looking playground structures, which are open. There are groups of tables of various sizes, some of which are wheelchair accessible, as well as ample grounds for picnics while conforming to social distancing guidelines. There's a save-on-foods on the other side of the parking lot in case you don't want to carry picnic foods from home.

The park itself is nice. Lots of space so everyone can have room to themselves. Worst part of the…read morepark is the pool. Very unorganized, you have to get up and leave at the end of every session, there's no clear instructions as to how you line up. A big mix of people who booked a spot and drop-in swimmers but no way to efficiently sort them. So it's slow for people who have a spot booked, and frustrating standing in line.

Heat wave, schmeet wave! The best place in St. Albert to cool is definitely at Woodlands Water…read morePark. We have gone a few times this year, early June and it was quite cold to the plus 30 degrees and have a great time each time. As on now there are no capacity limits or lines ups which was great when it is so hot. There is a concession on site as well so if you want a cool treat it is covered. Bathrooms are also on site so please of for the love of all things that are fun have your children use the washroom. We went when a (hopefully) child left a log and the staff were quick to close the park down, clean the deck and the water treated. Also there is a nice sized park right in the same area and picnic tables. Lots of places to sit or there is lots of grass to lay a blanket down. But double thumbs up to the staff that monitor the park, they are the real mvps.

This continues to be my family's Favourite spray park!…read more It's not as large as some like Jackie Parker or Castle Downs but it is enclosed by a fence and has ample shade and grassy tree lined areas for a perfect siesta. There is also the snack shack and St Albert rec staff on hand at all times for first aid. Last summer we visited more than 20 spray/splash parks and this one still knocks it outta the park!

We decided to check out this park today after a recommendation from a friend who lives near by…read more The park is located next to the community hall which means there is a lot of parking available. There are two play structures, one more advanced than the other, so no matter what the age of the children there is some where for them to play. The ground around the structures is wood chip so soft to land on yet you won't end up with sand everywhere. That is not to say there is no sand. Under the swings as well as surrounding a dinosaur skeleton is all sand. There are quite a few benches and picnic tables dotted around the play areas to make it easy to relax while watching the kids play. In my opinion this is one of the better parks in the west end of the city.

These indoor playgrounds are so much fun for kids of a variety of ages. And great way to spend a…read morecold snowy day and a place for kids to burn so much energy! We came here for a birthday party and they had a great setup- room with plates and cups, pizza party package, with juice and pop. And a card loaded with tokens for the arcade games. They have a nice food area with plenty of seating and it's a little set away from the main play area which if you want a little space and break from the noise it's a nice respite. A good selection of snacks from fruit and veg to pizza, coffee and slushies. High chairs available too. Onto the play area! Wow so many cool spaces! I love the little hidden ninja monkey bar zone, the upstairs soccer area was a huge hit for my boys, along with the super big climb and silver slide- the challenge to get up there with the rock climbing style holds is epic that even the adults wanted a try! There is also a trampoline zone and tunnels and paths everywhere. So it's easy to lose your kid in there! The projector zone with the animated animals was a neat concept and I liked that it was a room all on its own. Next time I'd love to do the coloring activity where you can add your animal to the scene. But I also noticed that they do a good job keeping the areas tall and wide enough for an adult to follow their little human around without having to super crouch the whole time. There is also a super swing which looks interesting but both my kids were too nervous to give it a try. Maybe next time! There is a nice little toddler zone that's pretty smack in the middle of the whole area, so great if you have a little one you need to watch while the older ones run around. And the staff notice when big kids start invading the little kid zone and while we were there they did several conscientious announcements shooing the big kids out of the toddler zone- thank you and I appreciated that so much having a little one myself!

It has seen better days…read more They removed the air guns which were the highlight of the playground. Instead fixing to look "new" again - they are "fixing" it with duct tape. Makes you wonder how much longer will last, like should these kids be walking over it or crawling over? Arcade is nothing special and their redemption prizes are a joke. Chuck e cheeses has better redemeption prizes at a reason ticket price. Half of the arcade games were not working. Party room was not stocked with utsenils so i had to run down to the cafe and take forks from.

I've stopped here several times over the years when my body needs a break from being in the…read morevehicle. Tonight I sat way too long in the lineup at Peter's, so naturally I thought of this location on my way home. It was super windy and quite chilly tonight. I debated just looking at the lake from the vehicle but I wanted to see what birds were out there. So I had a fast eating kind of picnic while watching the geese at the lake, checked out the playground to see if it's worth bringing the nephews and nieces (definitely cool!) and just enjoyed watching the sun set from different angles. It's a large park with the road dividing the off leash area from where the playground is. Trees look to be the boundary to the gold course further back in the park. If you're looking for well set up group spaces for picnics that are family friendly, I'd recommend this location. Lots of parking too. Oh

This park is OUT OF THIS WORLD!…read more There are so many playgrounds here, it is easy for me to get lost! TONS of parking, at least 5 separate playgrounds including - toddler playground, big kid playground, rock wall/climbing and rope course play ground, HUGE spray park, and a freaking monkey bars playground... that's right, I said a monkey bars playground with more than 20 different types/styles of monkey bars. This park is INSANE - if you haven't been here, you NEED to come. Get up, right now and go! So pray tell, why am I only giving 4 stars rather than 5 stars? Well... Okay, compared to my family's personal have spray park, this park does not offer concessions, is not staffed during all open hours, and has a lake that little ones could run off to quickly and possibly get wet or be in a dangerous situation. So... If coming here with only big kids that you trust not to go in the lake or run out in the parking lot, then this park may become your very favourite. If you are like me with two kids under 6, this park requires a 1:1 ratio of adults to children to be certain of safety. I will most definitely be coming back here again and again and again!

Came here for the first time tonight for a toddler's birthday party. I was beyond impressed with…read morethe scope of activities included for the birthday package. From a huge baby/toddler play space to HUGE inflatable slides and bouncy castles big enough for parents and kids alike to the mini golf, Fun Dome has it all! The party room was spacious and the food was decent - much better than most kiddo play spaces! PS - Special thanks for having a quiet baby room where a Mama can turn off the lights and rock her baby to sleep or nurse in peace.

Came here for a friend's child's birthday. First have to give everyone the heads up, if coming…read morehere during winter bring a jacket. It's a bit chilly inside. I know one poster said it was very hot inside but when I went it was the opposite. So who knows what you may get. The idea is good, separate room for kids to play, a couple of bouncy things and a mini golf, but unfortunately the end result really sucks. The mini golf needs major renovations, I almost tripped at one point on a piece of broken carpet. It's also very dirty. This makes the one at WEM look like Pebble Beach! The stars are just for the big and adequate room for doing the birthday cake and presents. It's great for maybe 3-5 years old I guess, who are easily entertained and can run around. But will get very boring for any kids older. There are better places to have a birthday, unless they do a major renovation and cleaning of the place, then maybe it has potential. Lastly, if you want to feel like what it is to drive on the moon. Look no further than the parking lot coming in. It's pot hole city!

Open spaces for multiple people to use picnic tables and playground for kids and exercise equipment…read moreto use all quality made of metal. All this is off limits for now until the Covid-19 health rules are limited. As of Friday May 15, 2020 in Alberta you can gather outside with 50 people.

I love LOVE love this park!…read more It just doesn't get much better than this! REAL washrooms that are pretty darn clean most of the time, a water fountain, lots of lush grass, playground equipment good from toddler to big kid, and super close to the Sturgeon River and City Hall. Whether you are coming out for a play date, Canada Day, or stopping by after the Farmer's Market, you will not be disappointed! PS - There are also BBQ areas!

This place is pretty amazing! It is so big! It has…read moremultiple playground features that would accommodate any child age group. The age suggestions for each structure is marked. There are traditional swings and slides. There is sand. There is also an impressive spray park. It will be a new favorite of ours. Easy to find parking. There were bathrooms available but quite far away. I could not see any water fountains near by. Why not 5 stars? It is so big that I had a tough time keeping track of my little kids. My radar isn't fast enough. When they get older then I can see this being perfect. Also, not much to do with your child if your child isn't good with walking.

Strathcona County has been trying really hard to make Festival Place the 'centre of the park' but…read morethey have fell flat with that idea. BUT when it comes to green space and outdoor activities, they have excelled in making this area great for everyone. The redevelopment of the park is no exception. Before the renovation, this park was 'meh' at best. Too much sand, old wooden playground sets, swings...the typical stuff you would expect to see. But after a year-long renovation this park has become a hot spot for kids and parents. Just take a look at the pictures I posted! This place is amazing. Makes me wish I was 4 foot 1 again! The spray park area is awesome! Slides, water diversion trenches and tons of fountains. Then you move into the rock area which is als as awesome. Then as you pan right some more you have this rope tower mountain that looks like something Spiderman would have webbed for a bad guy. Once you get to the top of this 3 storey structure, you fly down a tube slide that makes kids scared. LOL And it doesn't end there. Now you have this cool park area with multiple slides, climbing areas and other stuff. Then when you thought you had enough, venture on their pirate ship and THEN finish off on a swing....*panting*...ya if your kids don't get wiped out from a day here, there is something wrong with them. What makes this park even better is that the surface is completely cushioned. No sand! The only things I do not like about this place - the public bathroom is locatesd in the ice rink north of the park. SIgns are terrible but there is a bathroom somewhat close by. Secondly, there needs to be a coffee kiosk on site. Ice cream is represented, coffee...nope. So take your kids here! Bring a cooler, drinks, blankets, food. You can have a fantastic afternoon with your children at this park.

This playground was love at first sight for my littles. Great colour pallatte and inviting…read morelayout.... They could have stayed here allllll day. Nice little splash pad for sunny weather. Springy ground (not sand but soft). Just south of Oliver Square makes it accessible but quiet as well. Potentially great meeting point for meeting up with people from different parts of the city.