Tour of Parks Preview - Mead Park

The park in Mead is another park I think we should consider for our Tour of Parks. From the highway we take the right turn (with the big blue Mead Bank sign) and drive past the school/ about four blocks. It will be on the left side. It isn't fenced in. But, you will see a huge shelter with picnic tables. You can't miss it. This park has bathrooms:)  I can't say I remember seeing water fountains. But, there is a ball field right next to it so I imagine there are some. 

There are also horse shoe pits. There is a tire swing, a baby swing, a sand digger, a swing, lots of monkey bar stuff, a climbing structure, and a twisty slide. I think this would be a pretty popular park with older kiddos. 

There isn't much shade at this park. So it's probably a cooler day/earlier morning park.

Tour of Parks Preview - Malmo

Sometimes a park is what you make of it;D I think this park has the potential to be a fun park for a large group. But, I think it would require some additional effort. It does have a shelter with picnic tables. A 1/2 basketball court, and a small jungle gym (two small slides and twisting slide). We would definitely need to pack beverages and games. But, there is a lot of space to play in:) 

If you have some ideas on how to use this park for our tour leave comments here or on the FB page.

Tour of Parks Preview - Prague

The kiddos were more than happy to go preview some parks today. 

Up for consideration Prague Park. We drive to Prague on 92. Then take a right onto 79. From there it is about 8 miles. Fun things to look for on that stretch include a windmill in the ditch and a sign in Czech. Anyway, when you approach Prague you will see a curve that goes right (east) that goes by a ball park. Take that road into town. Go about two blocks until you reach Railroad road. Take a left there. Then drive (you will be going north) about three blocks. There is a park on the left that is enclosed with a white fence. There is parking right before the park. This park is well shaded on the south part. With some trees and shelter. But, the volleyball court, basketball court and playground equipment is not shaded. It is definitely not a park to go to at lunch time on a hot day:) But, it's a great park. Especially for little ones. There are two baby swings, two rocking animals (4 if you count the Donald Duck toy). 

 There is a merry go round, three swings for older children and a large slide.

There are park benches as well as picnic tables to sit at. But, there is NO BATHROOM. So take a potty break at the gas station before you show up:) There is no water fountain but there is a water pump which is easy to operate. Lisa and Stephanie might remember that:)

Cedar Bluffs - Schoolyard

GH found a little girl to share his love of throwing rocks.

 Big Dog spent most of his time playing with Cutie Pie, some boy that was there and Cha Cha Turtle.

Located: The elementary school on Main Street in Cedar Bluffs

Pros: Fun equipment for 2+ kids, you can find lots of skipping rocks;D
Cons: No bathrooms, No water fountain, No shade, No baby swings

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There is another park at 4th and West Pine. It has lot sof open space. Its shaded, has a tire mountain, and monkey bars. I think we would have to pack a lot of toys/activities to keep kiddos occupied there.

Pictures from the Mead park

The kids loved this park. Its (just a few blocks south of the Hwy 92 and school) on the corner of First Street and Elm Street. 

Pros: Bathrooms, picnic tables with shelter & electricity, horseshoe pits, baseball field, lots of shade, bench, lots of climbing and monkey bars for older kids. baby swings etc for younger ones.

Cons: sort of close to a busy road (but, I'm really paranoid;D)