Hey, this is a great thread, and I'm looking to pick up some ideas as well.
We are a young family, and a few we like off the top of our head (besides the usuals/obvious like Nose Hill, Fishcreek, etc):
Up in Tuscany (NW), I think its called 12 mile coulee? Its great, as you have paved paths up at the top along the side, but then down in the coulee is where all the fun is - long paths, small creek, hills, bumps, etc. Don't feel like you are in a city.
Ranchlands (NW): when the area was developed, it was one of the first in the city that essentially didn't bulldoze down hills/fill in gaps and valleys (I think from glaciers way back). As a result, you get some real cool hills with fantastic views of the mountains/downtown/COP. For e.g., there is a whole section worth exploring just inside the corner of John Laurie & Sarcee. You don't even realize you are in the city, next to 2 major roads. Anyway, once you get in there, I recommend exploring around the community, as there is some really fun terrain and fantastic views.
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