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It will cost you a pretty penny, but you'll have an awesome time, too. Last year we paid for bracelets for the kids and it was so worth it. On the inflatable slide alone, which my middle son slid down about 700 times, we made our money back. There were tons of rides that both kids were tall enough to go on.
The food was good, the soda was cold. One child watched a puppet show with Grandma while I followed the other around. There were plenty of animals to look at, and in a special barn a children's paradise - from a toy tractor driving area, corn kernel sandbox, giant pig and horse, and goats, etc., a lasso game, a magnet board.... it was a really well done feature.

We found side street parking quite close - we were lucky that day. I believe you'll have to pay to park, but if you are willing to walk a bit, you can park free.

The dates for 2009 are August 28-30.

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April 06, 2009 , , , , , , ,


Especially in the winter, when the sight of green grass is a fading memory, this is a nice place to go.
Parking is dismal. There are two (yes, two) spots in directly in front of the entrance. Additional parking is available on Green Street. There is also a small lot up the hill from the Conservatory; I don't think it's legal to park there though.
Inside the greenhouse is well kept, and how could it not be beautiful. Some highlights are a small waterfall (the newest room there), a jungle room with a path through the center as well as the perimeter, a koi pond surrounded by stunning orchids.
The gardens outside are equally beautiful during the growing season. There is a small pond outside the building with bright yellow irises. Paradise Pond, a large pond lays at the bottom of the hill. (You can also ice skate here.)


The restrooms are very nice.


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March 12, 2009 , , , , , ,








It's a splurge, at $6 per kid, but this is a really fun activity. Adults are free, but you will need to take your shoes off. Your child will get a bracelet in exchange for his shoes when you check in and pay. Benches and shoe racks for adult shoes are provided in the entry area.
In the middle of a cold snap there is nothing like romping around in an indoor play area. I like this one specifically because it is so modest. Your child doesn't get lost in a three story play structure, leaving you helpless on the ground. If the kids are older they might find this play area disappointing, I suppose, but mine don't yet. In addition to the playground, there is an open space with hula hoops, balls of various sizes, mats... It really encourages movement. Across the hall is a concession area with seating ("no outside food" - but the juice and small goldfish packets will be reasonably priced.) Next to the seating area is a play space with some dress up items, kitchen area, puzzle area, coloring. A little bit of everything but nothing that's especially nice. I've only been here once on the weekend and have zero desire to repeat that experience.
They offer lots of programs, and I think there is a great vibe here.
The parking is free, the bathrooms are great - stools and soap at every sink.

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Look Park is beautiful. You'll have to pay a $4 fee per car as you enter. Then you can park wherever you like. There are a LOT of activities here.
Water pad: instead of a wading pool, they've created a concrete "pad" with motion detectors which are linked up to a couple dozen different fountains which randomly turn off and on. Though it seems like kids would fall, they rarely do. Plenty of benches and chaise lounges encircle the pad. Many are under small pavillions providing shade. Bathing suit activity. Fenced in with two points of entry/egress. Free.
Petting zoo: Corn from a little machine costs 50 cents. A path leads through a wooded area lined with animal exhibits. Bald Eagles, sheep, owls, mountain goats, peacocks, chickens, more. The animals are well cared for, but the area is not too fancy.
Three playgrounds (small, large, and extra large):
The small playground is located right outside the petting zoo (convenient distraction!) and near the train station.
The large playground is on the other side of the park, near a pavillion, a stream, and some restrooms.
The extra large playground is right next to the water pad and restrooms and has a toddler structure, two other large structures, and swings.
River running by for rock throwing.
Train: Each ticket is about $2, the ride is cute - 10 minutes maybe? The kids LOVE it.
Paddle Boats: The rental fee is not ideal, but the ride is fun.
Picnic Areas with BBQ (rental fee), several pavillions for rent.
Restrooms are located near the water pad and are ok.

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