Revamped playground. Nice new play structure in the shape of a train. My little guys really like…read moreit. It does say it's for kids 5 years old and up. However, my 3.5 years old has tons of fun on it too. I like the recycled tire flooring they use. Soft and shock absorbent for little feet and knees. It's located far away enough from the busy streets surrounding it so I don't have to worry about my kids running into traffic. My two "gripes": A. lack of seating. I think this was a design flaw or oversight. It does have a retaining wall that naturally calls people to sit. However, if you understand the way the play structure is designed, the slides come out the opposite side of where the retaining wall is. As a mom, I need to see, and my kids want me to see them slide down and cheer. I can't do that while sitting on the retaining wall. Bummer. Wish they could add a bench or two on the side where the slides are facing. B. the gravel plot right in front of it. It looks like it's under some kind of construction, at least I hope so. Tempting kids to throw rocks or wipe out on it while running around. Other than these two minor details, it's a good playground. I like the location too. When the kids get hungry and it's lunch time, we often go to Superstore and grab a bite.

Cornwallis Square has come a long way from the times my family would be staying at the Hotel across…read morethe street and I would watch strangely dressed ladies get in and out of cars. (Sample Conversation: "Mommy, she's getting in another one! Why does that lady have so many friends with cars? Where are they going!?") These conversations actually happened. Ask my mother. These days Cornwallis Square is not a hot spot for sad men, but rather a really nice green space in the downtown of Halifax. This is a great spot to go for a picnic when the weather gets warmer and offers enough space to toss a ball around all year round. The square features a really nice statue of Edward Cornwallis (Read a history book) as well as some odd modern art pieces. There is a small playground for children and benches for those just looking to read a book or have some lunch without the risk of grass stains. Overall I would say this is a nice little park to check out all year round, but especially on a sunny day in the summer. If you happen to see a lady getting in and out of a lot of cars, take the advice my mother gave me and do not approach.

After weeks of the kids begging us to take them, we finally had a free weekend morning to check out…read moreGet Air. Get Air is in the old Brewdebaker's location in Burnside. Don't you notice how long-time Haligonians always tell you where something is by what used to be there? We weren't really prepared for the chaos. It was loud: there was music blaring over a sound system, kids screaming and really busy- not everyone's idea of a good time. There was a semi-organized line leading up to a counter which we got in but then realized that we had to fill out waivers for the kids. That wasn't too bad as one parent waited with the kids while the other filled out the waivers on the provided terminals. Really glad there were two of us. We learned afterwards that you can fill these out online before you even come- we HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THIS. Once you do the waivers you don't need out fill them out again, or so we were told. The line crawled to the front and the wait was made worse that someone (else) was polluting the air (if you know what I mean). Not the business' fault but it sure didn't make the long time waiting go quicker :(. Once we got to the counter, we then found out that even if you aren't going to go on the trampoline you need to fill out a waiver as well. By this time the line-up had grown and was almost out the door. We had some frustrating confusion when staff members gave us conflicting info which was made worse by our kids who were jumping at the bit to hit the trampolines; one staffer said we had to get back in line once we filled out the parent waivers, and another said we didn't. We ignored the former and just showed our waivers to the staff at the front desk. All that done we finally got onto the fun... The Good -There is lots to do and the place is HUGE; your kids probably won't even have a chance to think about saying "We're bored!". -There are different areas, and activities for different ages- no one is left out. -It feels safe. There are lots of staff on the floor keeping an eye on things. The Not So Good -It is expensive... you pay by the hour. For two kids (one was a junior jumper) and the socks they make you buy your first visit it was close to $40!! There isn't really anything else to compare it to in Halifax, but I know at that price it will be a once in a while kind of thing for us. We could almost have two visits at Hop, Skip Jump for the whole day for what we paid for one hour at Get Air. -They need a dedicated entrance and exit door- right now there is only one door and it gets congested with people trying to come in and out of the same, narrow place I'm sure we will go again but will try to aim for an off-peak time next visit. My daughter is already talking about wanting to have her birthday there. Hopefully we'll have a bit more streamlined pre-jump next time...

dangerous. misrepresented what is available. no mitigation of risk. condescending and…read moreargumentative staff and management. I'm shocked a company this big would allow a location to be so poorly managed. understaffed and dirty. would not refund when asked within 5 minutes of arriving and realizing that the designated small kid area was not in fact 'designated' making it extremely unsafe. no staff on the floor to monitor. if the company has any sense they will clean slate , and look for suitable management.

There is nothing better then laying by a pool and soaking up some rays. Waegwoltic Club was founded…read morein 1908 and the name means " end of the Water". Private club for members and guest only allows you to enjoy the beautiful surrounding of the Wag. What this place has in store is what is called the Lido where is normally a chilly 68-70 degree pool equipped with diving boards and slide for the kids. Encased in a great deck you are able to enjoy the sun and then jump right in . A smaller pool is attached for the really little ones that can cool off after playing in the sand. The main pool is heated and will be broken into adult as well as open swims. Two other pools are available but one is mostly reserved for older members. Don't forget the 6 or 8 Tennis courts where you can take lessons or if that is not up your alley there is must more. Sailing, Volleyball as well as Wagg days where the kids are able to enjoy. Now the Wagg would not be what it is if it was not for the great Canteen that they provide to the guest. Fries and Sweet Potato fires with curry dip is a hot thing. There are other things on the menu as well as a little store in the main house for candy and treats. All this does not come cheap between $600-$800 you will be able to have some relaxing fun.

Dear Shawna D - Its spelled WAEG , has been for generations…read more WAG is what a dog's tail does... Are you a C.F.A.? Waeg not a bad place. Nice safe summer camp for kids. Getting Pricey and the "tone" has changed in recent years.

This is the cleanest, nicest indoor playground for all ages of kids!! Spotless climbing gear and…read moresuper friendly Staff...what more could you ask for!!

Smack on the Bedford Basin, this is great park for all seasons and ages. For families with kids,…read morethe highlight would be the large playground. It has a rubbery artifical surface which means it doesn't get muddy, and softens trips and falls. The worn-out previous wooden ship playstructure was replaced in Fall 2015. There is a bathroom which is clean, heated and open all year round. As a bonus for those in the diaper way it also has change tables- in both bathrooms. There are lots of benches around the playground so it is easy to sit and keep an eye on the kids. In the Summer, the park is close to cool breezes from the Basin. It is fun to spread out a blanket and watch the ships sailing in and out of Bedford yacht squadron. There is a brick walkway that goes along the waterfront that is great for casual strolls and running. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Narrows. It is kept clear in the Winter so you often see people pushing strollers and older people getting some fresh air.

For me, this park was just okay. If you have kids I think you might enjoy it a lot more. It has a…read morehuge playground that you can comfortably watch your kids play. There is basically nothing blocking your view in the park. Which I'm guessing is a plus when you bring kids to the park to play, a pano view of the surroundings. It's basically a big patch of grass between the ocean and the parking lot. Lots of benches, lots of fantastic views of the basin. It was winter when I stopped in to check this park out, but I think there is a paved path/boardwalk that goes pretty far. It's a great place to walk your dog (on leash) or go for a stroll if you're in Bedford and in the market for that kinda thing.

This is a quiet little spot with a great view. I saw the sign when driving along Purcell's Cove Rd…read more and decided on a whim to check it out. You turn down a short court and park on the street. There's a little path the runs alongside someone's property down to the water. The trail then goes along between the water and the private residences until you reach the park itself. I knew none of the history of the area before stopping in here and learned a lot from the interpretive panel. There are no bathrooms here, but I think I remember a bench or picnic table. It's just a small point of land sticking out into the Northwest Arm. If you're uncomfortable knowing that you're walking on what are essentially unmarked graves, this isn't the spot for you! I visited on a sunny day and it was a wonderful spot to sit and read with no one else around. It has great views of the arm and the yacht club.

So, I can't comment on the entire place, because this visit was just to the "Wave Pool" but one…read morething I must say is: Holy cow! The place is looking great! Not the same rec. centre we used to go to when we were kids! Now, on to the Wave Pool... As I mentioned, I've been going to the Wave Pool since I was a kid. I spent a LOT of time learning backstroke and front crawl in that pool. It seemed deeper back then... Anyways, the pool is still great. It looks almost exactly the same as when I was a kid except there's some new equipment (a climbing wall in the deep end for kids...HOW COOL!!) and you don't have to pay for the inner-tubes anymore! I like this pool because it's good for swimming laps, just hanging out with friends or taking little kids swimming. It's got a gradual slope so it starts about ankle deep and moves out to 6 feet in the deepest part. Every 15 minutes, during family swims, they turn on the waves. Kinda fun as an adult, EPIC FUN as a kid (especially if you can grab one of those inner-tubes!) The place is pretty clean, but be warned: The locker rooms are FREEZING and sometimes have pretty sloppy floors. Other than that small issue, this is an awesome place to take your kids or just go swim some laps!

I started going to the wave pool when it first opened, and ad not been back for about 15 years…read moreuntil recently. There have been major renovations outside the pool, but the pool itself is still the same great pool it always has been. The prices are low, but have gone up since some of the prior reviews. We just put our daughter into swimming lessons and the instructors seem to do a great job with the kids making sure they are teaching to their level. My lane swims cost me $4.00 even, and the parent and tot swims are $4.50 but we will probably be getting a family pass in the near future. Great place, and if you've never been in a pool with indoor waves, I'd highly suggest checking it out.

This place is so badass that I can't even begin to understand why they're not run off their feet…read morewith climbers every single day. Seriously. How aren't more people taking advantage of this?? Now I'll be upfront with you. I don't love The Exercise. I find it boring and typically don't like having to use my muscles for any reason, let alone sweating in public. So naturally I would have assumed that adding a harness and unflattering footwear into the mix would kill the experience before it even began, but no. NO! I looooove Ground Zero and, as it turns out, I looooove rock climbing (indoors). It's also stupid cheap ($12 for a full-day pass), so you don't have to break the bank to find out if you even like it. The owner has usually been the one on-site whenever I've visited and he totally fits the part. You can tell he must be pretty hardcore when he's not 'in the office' but he's able to make that enthusiasm work even when he has to deal with n00bs like me. He'll get you set up, teach you everything you need to know, make sure you're not going to plummet to your death because of your own stupidity, and then he leaves you to do your own thing. The big walls are a blast, the slanted ones make me question if my arms originally belonged to a six-year-old girl, and the bouldering sections are a great challenge if you can't cope with the heights. Important: choose who you come with wisely. They will be the ones holding your ropes. And staring starting at the awkward crotch-bunch that happens once you're harnessed up. So...there's that.

People collect all manner of things from baseball cards to miniature glass cats. I like to collect…read morelife experiences. I strive to try one new thing per season. For example, last winter, I learned to ski. This summer, my goal was to learn how to rock climb. For my birthday, my boyfriend surprised me by taking me to Ground Zero, an indoor rock climbing gym. I was excited, but sceptical that I could do it, being an avid couch potato and all. Ground Zero had a really cool atmosphere, that's the best word to describe it. They had a lounge area with a lot of great reading material on climbing, you could even enjoy a coffee while you sit and read. Other than the lounge and the main desk the place is virtually empty, save for some crash mats. After we got suited up in our gear, which was minimal and easy to put on, we were given a crash course in climbing. The rundown was thorough, but short, so we could get to climbing as soon as possible. Naturally, I made my boyfriend go first. When it came to my turn, I was nervous, but hey, the walls don't look that high. Until you get about half way up, then you feel like you're halfway to the moon. I'd be lying if I said I didn't poop my pants a little. If you're not in the best shape ever, like me, climbing can be tough. It's sweaty and exhausting work. You hit your breaking point, where you think, I can't physically go any further. Or I can't reach, I can't do it. But you have the staff there and a partner to shout their support to you. When you take a chance, push yourself, reach out, grab that final hold and pull yourself up, it's like seeing the face of God. It's so exhilarating, you feel so proud that you were able to push yourself and make it. It's one of the most amazing feelings I've ever known, I felt like I could so anything. Whether you love rock climbing or you've never been, I recommend Ground Zero. It's a great workout, it's exciting, fun and there is a very helpful and supportive staff behind you the whole way.