It seem a dream not long ago when I was going to be able to say this but Summer is finally here! And with it came the sun, the heat, the humidity and the outdoors! Don’t get me wrong I do appreciate all the stations but there is something really great about not having to bundle up and fight with the kids to get them buried in layers of clothes, enough of that! School is out and we plan so much to keep the kids busy and in some or a lot of activities, lets try not to rush to it, lets enjoy the swimsuits and even with a self conscious mind on the way we look (or what we think in our mind is “acceptable”) lets be happy without judging (us and others) just embrace it and most of all have fun! Kids really grow so fast that one day, even when it seem impossible and away from right now, we will be sitting in a porch wishing this time was back! But in the mid time here are some ideas of nice things around town that are offered for our kids entertainment and to help them relieve some energy (and help us keep it cool) some are free, some you pay a small fee but what we are meaning to do here is to give you options, you’re welcome!
Splash Pads:
Otsego:
Champlin:
Andrews Park Which also have a really cool play area, for little kids and bigger ones as well!
Tons of parks in town to go around the Cities, a new favorite one is the Central park in Maple Grove with fun all year round! Their “Interactive fountain” is a kids favorite and a great way to beat the heat in addition to the playground and the building with an equipment facility, nice bathrooms and lots of green space to sit, its wonderful!
Parks
There are several parks to go around the cities, I will name just a few favorite ones but if you click the link you will go to their website and you can see there all the options available to you.
City of Maple Grove Weaver Lake Park/Beach, Elm Creek Park Reserve/Beach, Central Park and tons of trails!
City of Plymouth Medicine Lake Park, French Regional Park, Plymouth Creek Playfield
Bunker Beach in Coon Rapids
If you feel a little more adventurous and willing to drive a little more there is a little gem in Delano which is not really that far from Maple Grove, Lake Rebecca Park reserve will sure offer fun for the whole family!
Community Centers
Maple Grove Community Center Indoor and outdoor play areas, swimming pools including a zero depth.
Brooklyn Park Community Center Various classes and activities throughout the year
Nature Centers
www.threeriversparkdistrict.org
Zoos
