The Smithsonian with Young Kids The Smithsonian has always been kind of mythic for me. Something that I had always wanted to see, but never really thought that I would. Even thought I’ve been getting The Smithsonian Magazine (which I totally recommend) for a few years now, I hadn’t really realized that it wasn’t a … Read more
The US National Park Service operates many historic sites, monuments, parks and national memorials in the Washington, DC area. The National Mall itself is operated by the US National Park Service. At most visitor centres and Ranger Stations you can collect National Park Passport Stamps (cancellation stamps) – there is no area in the United States … Read more
Note: This playground is used by the nearby school. You may be asked to leave during school hours. Location mapCommunity: Acadia – West of Fairmount Drive on 94 AvenueParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old: What did you like about this playground? “Nothing. Just those drums.”Nicky’s Review (17 months): Rocks! Age Range: 2-12 yearsGround Cover: … Read more
Thanks to Kim for this guest review! Location: map (marker on map is only approximate) Address: New Brighton – 2000 Brightoncrest GRNParking: Street Parking Brodie’s Review (2 yrs): I can do it all by myself! Naomi’s Review (8 months): I love being able to crawl and follow my brother around Age Range: 0-8 yrsGround Cover: Rubber, stone free surface Features: Toddler … Read more
Location map Community: Ogden-Lynnwood – Lynnview Rd SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old: ”I liked trying to do the monkey bars”Nicky’s Review (17 months): “slide!” [She liked going up and down the bumpy side] Age Range: 2.5 years – 10 years.Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: Preschool climber with slide; school age climber with 2 slides; … Read more
Location mapCommunity: Ogden-Lynnwood – 74 Ave and 22nd St SEParking: free street parking Gordie’s Review (4 years old: “I liked the tall slide best.”Nicky’s Review (17 months): “car!“. She liked the jeep. Age Range: proficient walker – 10 years.Ground Cover: pea gravel Features: climber with double slide, tall slide, angled spinner; airplane bouncer; jeep climber; surf board; … Read more