There’s a new kid-friendly business opening in Albertville this week, and it packs a whole lot of fun into one little building! Located just off of Main Avenue and around the corner from city hall, Peekabooboo’s Play Café is an indoor play space that gives little ones a place to explore, create, imagine, and burn off some energy.
I got a chance to tour the café and was both surprised and impressed by what its owner, local mom Kirsten Winscher, has been able to create inside the tiny building that previously housed a small travel agency.
Nothing says “Summer” quite like a day at the beach! If you and your family are looking for a stretch of sand to enjoy this season, check out our list of the most popular beaches in and around St. Michael-Albertville.
Note: Before you go, be sure to check park websites as beaches frequently close temporarily for maintenance or issues related to water quality.
Town Center Park burst onto the STMA park scene a few years ago, turning an empty patch of land into one of the most popular summer spots in St. Michael!
Located just outside the St. Michael City Center, this park is a destination in itself or an easy stop following a trip to Cub Foods, the library, church, or the nearby McDonald’s.
The park is clean and well-kept, with a large playground and plenty of green space for running around in. The playground itself is fun and creative, with some stellar features like a double zipline and a huge, climbable merry-go-round. But the biggest draw here, in my opinion, is the brand-new splash pad!
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 right here in town, 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.