Discovery Park Play Place at First Alliance Church
Calgary, AB
A church-run Calgary indoor play structure for potty-trained children age three through Grade 4, with weekday public play and a nearby bistro.
Editorial notes
What stands out
A low-cost southeast Calgary choice for potty-trained preschoolers and elementary children. Weekday access gives families a longer visit; weekend play uses brief turns around services.
Good fit
- Potty-trained children age three through Grade 4
- Tuesday–Thursday playdates with a bistro lunch
Consider another option if
- Children under three or not potty trained
- Families wanting lengthy weekend play sessions
Know Before You Go
- Socks
- Required; available to purchase at Bistro.
- Food
- No food or drinks in the play area.
- Waiver
- Parent/guardian must complete.
- Supervision
- Venue provides adult supervision; parents/guardians must remain in South Atrium and handle washroom visits. Adults do not enter the structure except for a rescue.
What to Expect
For kids
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Climbing structure
- Slides
- Open play
For caregivers
- Cafe on site
- Coffee available
- Food available
Read more about this location
Discovery Park is a dedicated indoor playground in the South Atrium at First Alliance Church's Deerfoot campus. Potty-trained children from age three through Grade 4 can use the play structure during published weekday hours and short weekend periods around church services. The South Atrium Bistro serves pizza, wraps, soup, sandwiches, snacks, drip coffee and tea during the weekday play window. On-site adults supervise the structure, while parents or guardians remain in the atrium and accompany children to the washroom. Adults normally stay outside the structure. Children need socks and a completed waiver. Capacity is 35 children, and weekend turns are limited to ten minutes. Birthday bookings include two hours of play, food and drinks.
Hours & Admission
Admission
Weekday admission CA$5 per child; weekend admission free. Cash, credit and debit accepted.
Accessibility
Accessibility and comfort
Wheelchair accessible
Location
12345 40 St SE
Calgary, AB, T2Z 4E6
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Oct 2, 2026 against 5 public sources
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- Last check on record
- Oct 2, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 5 public sources
Public sources
- Official Discovery Parkfaccalgary.com
Checked: public weekday and weekend play, age and potty-training restrictions, rules and parent presence, admission and party rates, 35-child capacity
- Official Bistrofaccalgary.com
Checked: South Atrium food and coffee, weekday hours matching playplace
- Official campus detailsfaccalgary.com
Checked: South Entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking and facilities
- Official contactfaccalgary.com
Checked: street address, phone
- Official mailing addressfaccalgary.com
Checked: Calgary postal code T2Z 4E6