Makino Park 6100 Kopfler Court, Mason, OH 45040 I’ll start by saying this playground is HUGE and this review would be page after page long if I tried to cover every single aspect of this beautifully designed playground. There are so many unique features to discover here. This is the definition of a “destination playground”. It is well worth a 30 to 45 minute drive if that’s how long it takes you to get to the Mason area. Oh and […]
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Fairfield Township Community Park 6116 Morris Rd. Fairfield Township OH 45011 Fairfield Township Community Park is located at the corner of Millikin and Morris roads in Fairfield Township. It was completely renovated with a grand reopening in October of 2020. This park is everything that Summit Park aspires to be, but it really is much better. One of my biggest problems with Summit Park is that it lacks in quality visibility when watching children of varying age groups. Couple that […]
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Home of the Brave Park 11605 Lebanon Road (45140) This park is a bit of a “jack of all trades”. No single portion of this park is particularly stand out, but when you look at the big picture – all the pieces create a park that is near perfection. Clean bathrooms, unique play structure, splash pad, and a walking path for an adventure. The Playstructure The structure here is very whimsical and actually reminds me of the tree at […]
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Having a backyard camp out is something that has been on my radar for awhile. And now that most of our entertainment is occurring at home, I thought this was the perfect opportunity to give it a go. This wasn’t something that I prepped for weeks or even days. It all came together in about 24 hours with one storm delay. Here are my commandments for a simple backyard camp out with young children. Commandment 1: Keep it Simple Pinterest […]
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B Adventurous I have a love/hate relationship with inflatables. On one hand – I think they are a lot of fun. Like seriously. The most fun ever. Even as an adult, there is something about bouncing around in a pink Princess castle that is just pure enjoyment. On the other hand – most play places have limited inflatable hours, charge more during inflatable open hours, or reserve inflatables for birthday parties only during peak hours. This can lead to total […]
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I love weekend get-aways especially during the Holiday season. There is something about getting away from the 800 tasks that are staring me down that is refreshing and allows me to regroup and refocus and accomplish all those things that makes the Holidays merry. This year, we decided Indianapolis would be our destination. We had heard many things about the museum and I had previously visited the zoo nearly a decade ago. So we hit the road. We arrived on […]
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As we head into the colder months here in Southwest Ohio, I find myself looking for ways to not just entertain my children but also enrich them. It’s easy when the weather is lovely and we can spent countless hours engaged in physical activity and enjoying the world around us, but winter is a different beast. Last year, we were gifted a couple of children’s magazine subscriptions as part of a fundraiser for my son’s school (got to love grandparents.) […]
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Dig ‘N Play 9405 Cincinnati Columbus Rd. (Rt.42) West Chester, OH 45069 I was originally granted access to a sneak peek of the new Dig ‘N Play in 2019 prior to their Grand Opening, but decided to return to visit a fully operational Dig N’ Play once the dust had settled and once they had established their place in the world of indoor play areas. Cost Under 2 = 4 dollars, Children under the age of one are free […]
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Liberty Center 7100 Foundry Row Liberty Township, Ohio 45069 Liberty Center is one of the more unique areas in Southwest Ohio. There are eateries, shopping, and entertainment options such as the CineBistro. It’s a downtown that seemed to spring up overnight. And so far – it seems to be doing pretty well for its self. Tucked within Liberty Center’s main building is the Discovery Center which is sponsored by Children’s Hospital. It’s a bright and cheery play area and it’s […]
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The Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens 10397 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH 45215 This place is magic. Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through a land of fairies and gnomes? This is the place for you. It is beautiful, fun, and unique. This has been on my must visit list since my son (now 4) was a baby, but I always ended up finding something else to do instead. It’s both a shame and a blessing. It’s […]
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