My kids and I love exploring the various parks in and around STMA. It’s not uncommon for us to visit a couple dozen different parks over the course of “park season” a.k.a. April to October.
I put several of our favorites into a bingo card for you to enjoy checking off with your family over the course of the spring and summer. Let me know in the comments when you get a bingo and which parks are your favorites.
Earlier this week we made our way down to Delano to enjoy the Delano Splash Pad, and my kids totally had a blast there! When it originally opened, I’d my doubts about driving the 25 minutes from Albertville to Delano and paying for a splash pad when we have one just up the road in Otsego, but we absolutely love being there.
The splash pad is located within Delano’s Central Park (map below), in the same area of town where Delano hosts its popular 4th of July celebration. The splash pad features 15 interactive water structures, from small fountains for the littlest ones to toddle through to huge buckets that dump massive quantities of water onto clusters of giggling preteens.
There’s a new place to play in Maple Grove, and your kids are going to love it!
Playground Plaza is an indoor play space featuring two playgrounds, a jumping pillow, party rooms, and more. The space is bright, colorful, and climate-controlled, which means your family can enjoy a little bit of “summer” year ’round!
Earlier this week one of my mom friends posted on Facebook asking if anyone wanted to meet up at Prairie Park in Otsego. My answer to this is pretty much always—”Absolutely!”
We love going to Prairie Park anytime the weather is nice but especially in the summertime! When it’s hot out, the park offers an awesome two-in-one: a terrific playground and a great splash pad.
We’ve been spending a lot of time at the community center this month while my daughter takes swim lessons. In case you haven’t been there yet (or lately), I wanted to give you a peek inside.
The Monticello Community Center is a great place to take kids year ’round, but especially when the weather is cold. At MCC you’ll find a fantastic pool, waterslide, hot tubs, indoor play area, climbing wall, fitness center (16+), and a walking/jogging track.