• Parks

    Which Colorado Playgrounds are Open?

    Last update: 6/18/2020 Open – Boulder, Aurora If you’re a playground-loving family like us, the stay at home orders have been tough! For years we’ve spent our summer days traveling to parks across Colorado, sharing our favorites with others. While this time home has been wonderful, we are ready to get back out there and play (safely, of course 😉 )! If you aren’t quite as ready to venture out, here are some fun ways to stay active at home: 10-ways-for-kids-to-stay-active-at-home/ Below, you will find a list of which Colorado playgrounds are open, anticipated opening dates and a list of those undecided/unknown. Please note that this is not a complete…

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    3 Reasons We NEED Our Playgrounds Back!

    April 27th through May 1st is National Playground Safety Week and, unfortunately, comes at a time when we are not able to go visit any. 🙁 This COVID-19 Stay at Home order and #socialdistancing is tough on everyone, but I see the struggle often in our children. Just months ago, they would’ve been playing with friends at recess, interacting at school and, as often as we could, going to playgrounds. This post is sponsored by Voice of Play, but opinions expressed are my own. The longer we have to stay away, the more I am realizing the benefits that playgrounds provided. As described on Voice of Play, these are just…