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endless opportunities for pretend
play
within their beautiful power of
play
ex- hibit, an exploration gallery for budding scientists, and the sawyer space dome planetarium. admission will be $12 per adventurer. pro-tip: with the sci-port?s 92,000 square feet of inquiry, experi- ments, and engagement, be sure to plan plenty of time for your visit. our denham springs neighbors frequently enjoy their phenomenal
park
system, pards . we?ve been to some fantastic birthday parties at aqua pards
water
park
. this
water
attraction is small enough for parents to find some moments of relaxation, and big enough for kids to
play
until they are worn out and
water
logged. admission is $9 and under, depending on residency. there is a concession stand on site and limited seating. pro-tip: again, you can?t go wrong with bringing an extra tube of sunscreen! one of my favorite finds this spring was the kid?s konnection
play
ground at the tammany trace trailhead. we were at the trailhead for a different event, but we quickly fell in love with this fabulous
play
ground. there is seriously something for everyone at this
play
haven. future engineers will really ?dig? the sandpit, complete with mechanized diggers. if sand is not your tyke?s thing (or your?s), opt for the multi-level
water
tables. for adventurers, there is a challenging rock climbing course, huge
play
structure, and a spinning volcano-shaped rope structure. pro-tip: located right off of i-12, this is a great stop to let the kids burn off some energy and might even earn you the peace of napping children when you continue on your journey. still eastbound? carry on to the lynn meadows discovery center in gulfport, mississippi. tickets are $10 a person and well worth it for the adventures within. children can climb the multi-story, fully enclosed structure, go on an african sa- fari, tickle the ivories on the piano, host a tea party, or explore the seemingly endless outdoor activities and treehouses. pro-tip: if you need to leave for lunch cover kids 2018-2019 ethan c. photo credit: david tauzin (like we did), get your hand stamped, so you will be able to re-enter. embrace spontaneity in my car, you will find (perhaps hidden beneath a treasure trove of art projects, school supplies, and crumbs of ques- tionable origin) our family?s
park
pack backpack. this thing has come in handy so many times. included in the
park
pack are: bandaids, a sealed bottle of
water
, small towels (one for each kid), sun screen, bug spray, collapsible doggy
water
bowl, an old sheet for picnics or to wear home when you ?accidentally? fall in the mud, a couple of hats and old pairs of sunglasses, and a backup dog leash. in the summer, we add backup bathing suits to the pack for when the splash pads call and my kids answer. pro-tip: make a
park
pack for your family today, and you will always be ready for
park
and
play
ground fun with your kiddos. with these incredible
park
s and
play
- grounds on your summer bucket list, this summer will be a summer to remember. ? 4 4 b r p a r e n t s . c o m | j u n e 2 0 1 9
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