Monday, July 14, 2014

Park 7 - Chanonhouse Park, Richmond


Description:  This park is located in Richmond... we had never gone here in the summer months... we do in fact spend time on the toboggan hill in the winter-time!










Awesomeness Scale: 1-5 *awesome points* ranging from Wimpy to Wow!

Kaylee
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Jenna
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Robyn
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Amber
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 


For the Parents:
Good location/Accessibility   1  2  3  4  5 
Clean/Safety   1  2  3  4  5 
Comfort (shade, places to sit)    1  2  3  4  5 

This park has an FUN rating of %
This park has an CHALLENGING rating of %
This park has an EQUIPMENT rating of %
This park has an overall rating of %

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Park 6 - Papanack Zoo, Wendover ON


Description:  The Papanack Zoo is a short drive from Ottawa, and a good choice for a day trip with the kids!  Lots of animals to see, and new owners who are maintaining and updating the park.  The kids had an amazing time!!














Awesomeness Scale: 1-5 *awesome points* ranging from Wimpy to Wow!

Matthew
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Jenna
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Robyn
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Amber
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Ryan
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Maari
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 


Jenna"There was hardly any shade!  There was a horse there that was really nice and cute"

Matthew"I loved the llamas"

Ryan"Top four animals were the lion, lemurs, tiger and wolf"

Amber"I loved the monkeys!  I also loved the little baby goat at the petting zoo."


This park has an FUN rating of 93%
This park has an CHALLENGING rating of 40%
This park has an EQUIPMENT rating of 63%
This park has an overall rating of 65%



Sunday, July 6, 2014

Park 5 - Healey's Heath Park, Stittsville


Description:  Not many people know of this park's existence!  But it has a great zipline and is a large, out of the way, quiet country park.  I believe the kids ratings were on the lower end because they were ready to go home...







Awesomeness Scale: 1-5 *awesome points* ranging from Wimpy to Wow!


Jenna
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Robyn
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Amber
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 


For the Parents:
Good location/Accessibility   1  2  3  4  5 
Clean/Safety   1  2  3  4  5 
Comfort (shade, places to sit)    1  2  3  4  5 

This park has an FUN rating of 53%
This park has an CHALLENGING rating of 53%
This park has an EQUIPMENT rating of 47%
This park has an overall rating of 51%



Park 4 - Goulbourn Recreation Centre Park, Stittsville


Description:  This park is located at the GRC.  It was a new addition when the second arena was added onto the building.












Awesomeness Scale: 1-5 *awesome points* ranging from Wimpy to Wow!


Jenna
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Robyn
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Amber
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 


For the Parents:
Good location/Accessibility   1  2  3  4  5 
Clean/Safety   1  2  3  4  5 
Comfort (shade, places to sit)    1  2  3  4  5 

This park has an FUN rating of 73%
This park has an CHALLENGING rating of 67%
This park has an EQUIPMENT rating of 80%
This park has an overall rating of 73%



Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Park 3 - Coyote Park, Westridge Drive, Stittsville


Description:  This park is located on Westridge drive in Stittsville between Fernbank Road and Coyote Cres.... right beside a soccer field and bike/walking path, with a basketball court that turns into a skating rink in the winter.





Awesomeness Scale: 1-5 *awesome points* ranging from Wimpy to Wow!

Maari
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Jenna
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Robyn
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 
Amber
FUN?                          1  2  3  4  5 
CHALLENGING?      1  2  3  4  5 
EQUIPMENT             1  2  3  4  5 



For the Parents:
Good location/Accessibility   1  2  3  4  5 
Clean/Safety   1  2  3  4  5 
Comfort (shade, places to sit)    1  2  3  4  5 

This park has an FUN rating of 60%
This park has an CHALLENGING rating of 45%
This park has an EQUIPMENT rating of 75%
This park has an overall rating of 60%