Playgrounds are public spaces that enable children to come together, learn from each other and build relationships. Inclusive playgrounds are meant to be engaging, fun spaces where everyone can play regardless of their abilities. These playgrounds challenge the most active children while also providing enclosed areas for quiet and creative play. Some have unique features like braille directional signage for those who are blind or partially sighted and accessible sway rides and swings. The equipment is easy to approach and use by children and caregivers with mobility devices and incorporates communication boards to help non-verbal individuals or those with hearing impairments communicate with friends and family.

Through funding available via the Alberta Government Municipal Stimulus Program, plans for 10 inclusive playgrounds went into planning. Playground locations were chosen based on meeting the following requirements: existing playground onsite enabling easier development; site large enough to accommodate the larger format of an inclusive playground; access to either a parking lot, accessible street parking or close to major transit routes; preferably near a public washroom and; the route/pathway to the site is accessible.

Many of these playgrounds were built in partnership with Parks Foundation Calgary.


We have also provided a map with locations and added information for each at the bottom of this page.


Please help us evaluate our inclusive playgrounds by providing input to the questions below.

Input gathered will help to inform us with potential future design features on our next round of accessible playground builds.

Inclusive playground locations

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For brief descripiton of the playground see tiles below. If you wish to see a more detailed google map location please click on the corresponding tile.


  • Edworthy Inclusive Playground – OPEN

    5050 Spruce Dr SW

    Accessible parking, washrooms, shaded seating and paved pathway to western-themed playground that includes accessible tandem swings, ramps, braille signage, accessible rocking wagon and musical instruments.

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  • Elliston Inclusive Playground - OPEN

    17th Ave SE & 68 St SE

    Paved accessible parking, pit toilet, shaded seating and a paved pathway to the playground that includes a zip line, accessible swings, climbers, ramps and musical instruments.

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  • Glenmore – North – OPEN

    7305 Crowchild Tr SW

    Accessible paved parking, washrooms, shaded accessible picnic site, nearby water fountain and paved pathway to playground that includes a zip line, musical instruments and ramps.

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  • Glenmore - South – OPEN

    8415 24 St SW

    Washrooms, accessible paved parking, shade gazebo and paved pathway to playground that includes a waterpark, ramps, enclosure area, musical instruments and roller slides.

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  • Hidden Hut Inclusive Playground - OPEN

    10504 Hidden Valley Dr NW

    Paved parking lot, no washrooms, shaded picnic benches and paved pathway to playground that includes ramps, saucer swing and an accessible spring teeter.

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  • Ramsay Inclusive Playground - OPEN

    Macdonald Ave SE and Bellevue Ave SE

    Parking, no washrooms, paved pathway to two-tiered playground featuring a fully accessible spinner and ramps, slides and climbers.

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  • Somerset Inclusive Playground - Open

    Somerset Square SW

    Accessible parking on the street, washrooms, shaded picnic tables, next to spray park and paved pathway to playground that includes a fully accessible merry-go-round, fully accessible rocking raft, saucer swing, rope climbers and ramps.

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  • Ted Harrison Inclusive Playground – OPEN

    Taralake Way NE and Taradale Dr NE

    Accessible parking spot on the street near the school, no washrooms , covered seating and paved pathway to playground with accessible swings, accessible rocker, rope climber and ramps.

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  • Vivo Inclusive Playground - OPEN

    Country Village Rd NE & Country Village Way NE

    Access to Vivo parking lot and public washrooms (temporarily closed), covered picnic shelter, barbecue and paved pathway to fenced playground including fully accessible sway ride, accessible swings, saucer swings, musical instruments and roller slide.

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NEXT STEPS

Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will influence the design of future inclusive playgrounds within The City of Calgary. This is in alignment with the Council-approved Inclusive Play Spaces Implementation Plan.