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Playground Review: Marlowe Manor Park
Marlowe Manor Park is a neighborhood park located in West Little Rock Address: 2000 Schumate Drive – (click here for a map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 1 medium slide 4 Small slides Monkey Bars 1 Ride-On Bouncers (fits 4 kids) Baby Swings Big Swings Stairs & Platforms Climbing Wall Tunnels Swaying Bridge 3 Activity Panels Setting: Neighborhood Park Shade: Full Surface: Pea Gravel Seating: Picinic Tables, Benches Restrooms/Water: Maybe when pool is open? Other Features: Covered gazebo, basketball goal (in parking lot), swimming pool Comments: Marlowe Manor Park is a nice, tame … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: May 13 – 20
This Week: Monday, May 14 – Running of the Tubs in Hot Springs This open bathtub race highlights the city’s colorful history on World-famous Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs National Park. Wednesday, May 16 – Little Beginnings Toddler Program @ Old Statehouse Museum, 10:30am-11:30am The Little Beginnings Toddler Program is for children ages 2 through 4 with parent. Each month the class will highlight a different topic and promote learning through hands-on activities, music making, movement and storytelling. Friday-Sunday, May 18-20 – International Greek … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Baker Park in Cammack Village
Baker Park is in Cammack Village, north of Cantrell and west of University. It’s the quintessential neighborhood park. Address: Corner of Greenwood and Audobon (click here for a map) Hours: Dawn to Dusk Equipment: Plastic & Metal. 1 Large Slide 2 Small slides Monkey Bars 4 climbing ladders Zip Line Baby Swings Big Kid Swings Tunnel Steps and platforms Setting: Neighborhood Park Shade: None Surface: Gravel and solid rubber Seating: Benches and picnic tables Restrooms/Water: none Other Features: koi pond, basketball court Comments: This is a great little park for kids of all ages, … Read entire article »
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Free Fun For Families: May 7 – 13
This Week: Saturday, May 12 – International Migratory Bird Day @ Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 8am-4pm Head out to Pinnacle for a variety of bird-themed activities including birding trail hikes, a backyard birding workshop, and a talk on hummingbirds. Saturday, May 12 – Stroller Strides Mother’s Day Class @ Allsopp Park, 9am-10am Get a workout while your tot rides along in your stroller. Goody bags will go to the first 10 moms, plus participants will be entered to win … Read entire article »
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Finding Farmers’ Markets and Harvest Fun
I was going to put together a list of Farmers’ Markets in Central Arkansas, but then I found that Julie over at Real Food in Little Rock already had a great list of Farmers’ Markets in Little Rock. Go Here to check it out. If you’re not in Little Rock, check out Local Harvest’s Website to find a Farmers’ Market near you. You can search a variety of different types of resources by zip code. And, if … Read entire article »
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Playground Review: Two Rivers Park
Ok, yes, Two Rivers Park does not technically have a playground. But, it is still a fantastic place to take the kids for some exercise and exploration. Address: Located north of Cantrell Road along the Arkansas River, there are two ways to access the park. Click here for a driving map. Our new favorite way to get to the park is via Two Rivers Bridge. Click Here for more info on the bridge and a link … Read entire article »
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