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Winter Fun: Get Outside and PLAY at a Park or Playground

November 24, 2021

It may be cold and snowy but there are still plenty of opportunities to get out of the house and have a bit of fun in Chestermere and Langdon. 


Local Parks

Anniversary Park – 208 West Chestermere Drive
Features a cenotaph, beach, plaza and promenade. Washrooms are available. Access to several outdoor rinks. 

Birth Forests – various locations throughout Chestermere
Every year, the Streetscapes Committee plants trees in September to recognize those children born to families living within the City of Chestermere.

Chestermere Skatepark - Intersection of Rainbow Road and Chestermere Boulevard
The Skatepark is an excellent spot for beginners to learn the sport in a non-intimidating park. Skateboards, Rollerblades, Scooters, and Ripsticks are allowed.

Cornerstone Community Park - 340 Merganser Dr. W
Parking lot, pathways, and a sidewalk along Rainbow Road. Next to the Skate Park and ReidBuilt Centre for Community Leadership.

Cove Park  - Cove Road
Natural playground with baby swing and viewing point.

Founders’ Point Park – 117 Founders’ Point
Features a cairn erected in 2002 with a time capsule containing objects significant to Chestermere. The time capsule is to be opened in 2052.


John Peake Memorial Park – 100 John Morris Way
Features a beautiful gazebo, concrete walkway along the lake and picnic areas.

Kinniburgh Park – along Kinniburgh Blvd, Chestermere.

Langdon Park – 28 acres to run and play! Paved pathways, skateboard park, and more. 708 Centre St, Langdon.

Millennium Park – 168 East Chestermere Drive
Includes a playground, sailboat sculpture and lighted pathway to Sunset Beach.

Rainbow Falls Park – 301 Rainbow Falls Drive
Take a stroll through the winding pathways of Rainbow Falls and several different waterfalls.

Sunset Park – 418 East Chestermere Drive
One of the Birth Forests is located here. Sunset Park is a favourite location for sailboarders and paddleboarders. Also features beach volleyball courts and barbeque pits.

Triangle Park – 740 East Chestermere Drive
This park includes half-court basketball, tot lot, baby swings and picnic tables.
 
Local Playgrounds 
 This is not an inclusive list. If you find another playground – let me know!

Chestermere - NW Quadrant

  • Aspenmere Circle at Aspenmere Bay  (baby swings)
  • Aspenmere Close
  • Aspenmere Park  
  • Oakmere Way at Oakmere Green
  • Parkmere Court & Parkmere Green (baby swings)
  • Prairie Waters Elementary School
  • St. Gabriel the Archangel School playground
  • Shoreline Vista at LakePointe Terrace
  • Springmere Road (Access from Springmere Road and Springmere Close)
  • Windermere Drive at Invermere Drive

Chestermere - SW Quadrant

  • Chestermere Lake Middle School
  • Lavender Way
  • McIvor Terrace (Also accessible from Lakeview Cove)
  • Our Lady of Wisdom School
  • Rainbow Creek Elementary School
  • In Townhouses at Rainbow Falls Gate
  • West Creek Circle (on back of circle between 172 and 204)
  • West Creek Springs (Access on the west side of 137)
  • West Creek Drive at West Creek Glen
  • West Lakeview Circle
  • West Creek Blvd (one baby swing)
  • Westchester Way South of Westchester Cove
  • Chestermere Rec Centre, south side (baby swing)

Chestermere - NE Quadrant (The Cove)

  • Cove Park Natural Playground - follow the path past the beach
  • Cove Park - Off Cove Road, on the beach (baby swing)


Chestermere - SE Quadrant

  • Millennium Park, beside the fire hall
  • East Lake Elementary School
  • East Lakeview Road @ 200 East Lakeview Place
  • Triangle Park - East Chestermere Drive & Lakeview Rise
  • Kinniburgh Blvd @ Kinniburgh Drive
  • North End of Kinniburgh Crescent. Also accessible from Kinniburgh Blvd between 104 and 116.
  • South End of Kinniburgh Crescent
  • Sandpiper Crescent


Langdon

  • Besse Avenue and McKinnon Street, Langdon (baby swings)
  • Langdon Field House playground (baby swings)
  • Langdon School
  • Sarah Thompson Elementary


 Indus

  • Indus Recreation Centre
  • Indus School - inclusive playground





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