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Best Things to Do in Calgary, with kids
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is 95% Kids-Friendly
Children can meet penguins, ride carousel, join scavenger hunts, and burn energy in multiple playgrounds; washrooms, lost-child services, and flat paths keep the visit safe and stress-free.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Penguin Walk at the Calgary Zoo (Things to Do in Calgary in the Winter)
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Calgary Zoo Full Walking Tour
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South Glenmore Park is 95% Kids-Friendly
Children up to 12 can enjoy the fenced inclusive playground, splash park, pump track and family canoe rentals, while plentiful picnic tables help supervision, but no lifeguards patrol the water.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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TELUS Spark Science Centre is 94% Kids-Friendly
Creative Kids Museum, Brainasium playground, science shows and maker zones give ages 3-12 hours of active learning; family washrooms and stroller loan cover practical needs.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Southland Leisure Centre is 94% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 enjoy wave pool, four slides, AquaPlay, warm kiddie pool, climbing wall, gym courts, and family skate, all on a discounted family pass. Lifeguards and rental gear support safe play.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Heritage Park is 93% Kids-Friendly
Kids ride steam train, antique midway, wagon tours, and interactive crafts, all free after entry; washrooms and eateries are numerous, but plan 3+ hours to avoid rush fatigue.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Bowness Park is 93% Kids-Friendly
Playground, splash park, mini-train and safe lagoon skating give varied fun for ages 3-12; most activities are cheap, but children need close watch around water and firepits.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Devonian Gardens is 91% Kids-Friendly
Free indoor playground, fish ponds and birthday party packages keep 4–12s busy, while tables welcome snacks; supervise near water and climbing wall, and note no staff supervision provided.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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North Glenmore Park is 91% Kids-Friendly
The inclusive playground, flat bike paths, crokicurl rink and nearby washrooms give kids full-day fun, yet guardians must supervise closely because the shoreline and fire pits pose hazards.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge is 91% Kids-Friendly
Wave pool, slides, climbing wall, leisure ice and child minding engage children under 12 for hours, while family change rooms and library storytimes simplify logistics for parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
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Riley Park is 91% Kids-Friendly
Kids love the large wading pool, modern playground and open lawns for cricket, and shaded tables help parents, but water area and change-rooms close after Labour Day each year.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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