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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Playground    —Saint Paul, MN

"I am still fairly new to the area and I was wondering if anyone knows of a nice outdoor playground or park near Woodb..."

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We love the playground at Lake Elmo Park Reserve. It is close to Woodbury and easy to get to. Has a huge playground, several smaller playgrounds, plus a great place ...

where are you close to? I might be able to help??? I am in St. Paul but I do get around to differant playgrounds and I have a map of others. I have 3 under 4yrs. old. J.

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Q: Static Electricity on Slides    —Stockton, CA

"Hi all you mums out there, Do any of you know of a way to reduce static electricity from going down slides on playgr..."

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I've experienced this on slides myself. My car shocks me a lot, but it doesn't seem to do that to others in my family. Maybe some people are more prone to it?????? ...

I wonder if a dryer sheet or Static Guard would work?

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Q: Anyone Been to Going Bonkers Indoor Playplace in Lewisville?    —Grapevine, TX

"Hi Mamas! Has anyone taken their kids to Going Bonkers in Lewisville? I have a 16 month old and an almost 8 year old..."

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I actually went this week, and we left after 15 minutes because they did not keep the big kids out of the little kid area, there were no other parents in the little ki...

My kids loved it. The food is good and they do have a separate toddler area. Although, I believe the big gym area is geared towards 7-10 yrs old. They also have skeeba...

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Q: Looking for Good Toddler (1-3) Playgrounds in Woodbury,maplewood,oakdale Area    —Saint Paul, MN

"I am looking for public playgrounds in the Woodbury, Maplewood, Oakdale area that have some equipment that is geared ..."

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If you are ever interested in exploring outside those areas but close to Woodbury I'd suggest Lions Park and Rich Valley Park in IGH. They have a small mini gym for y...

I second the lake Elmo Park Reserve. We take my two year old who is small for his age there all the time and it is great because they have a great toddler area plus th...

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Q: I Need a Good Park    —Virginia Beach, VA

"I need a place i can take my son who is almost three. I've tried mt trashmore but all of the bigger kids tend to kno..."

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I definitely recommend the park by the South Rosemont Youth Library. It's a nice place to play and it has a covered table for snacks. Another bonus is that you can t...

I live off of Providence...Woodstock Park is awesome cuz they have both a "little" kid park and an older kid park so the kids pretty much stick to their own area...and...

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Q: Great Parks for the Kids and Photo Ops Too.    —Cincinnati, OH

"I posted another request looking for places that I can take my kids and also get great use of my new camera. I had th..."

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Hi, C. -- If you haven't been to Highfield Discovery Gardens yet, you definitely should go. It's a nature park and playground designed for kids. I think it's $30/ye...

I do weddings on the weekends...The Manor House Reception Hall in Mason is a great place for photos. They have beautiful gardens. And there is Ault Park in Hyde Park...

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Q: Looking for a Good Park near St. Petersburg, FL    —Saint Petersburg, FL

"I am new to the area and I am looking for a park that has playground equipment for younger kids. My son is 18 months..."

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Crescent Lake Park on 22nd Ave North has a pretty good playground, including baby swings. It also has a lake with lots of ducks and a big area of grass great for pini...

Crescent Lake is a great park. It is located on 22nd Ave N and around 12th Street.

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Q: Duck Pond    —West Haven, CT

"My family and I live in West Haven and I am wondering if anyone in the area knows of a nearby pond/park where we coul..."

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In the center of Milford , behind city hall, there are several blocks of park with many ducks who love to be fed. In fact there are several "duck crossing" signs and I...

H. there is a duck pond in the city of Milford not very far from West Haven where you can go to feed the ducks, the pond is behind City Hall and has a nice lawn are...

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Q: Any Plano "Splash" Parks?    —Plano, TX

"I am new to Plano and would like to know if there are any public "splash" parks for kids. I am looking for the kind ..."

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Hi B., I don't know of any in Plano, but the one in Allen is wonderful and free. It is located off of Exchange Parkway and Angel Parkway. I started taking my son ...

Hi B.. There is a splash park in Allen called Celebration Park. Jack Carter is in PLano and has a great kid pool area. It is a zero entry, and the water doesn't get to...

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Q: Water Playgrounds on Southside or Southwest Side    —Chicago, IL

"I'm looking for a park on the southside that has a water playground. I did a search on chicagoparkdistrict.com and th..."

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The park district website is terrible for finding these - I don't think it has most of them listed. There's a great one on the north side of 57th St. right across fro...

I work near Dvorak Park (1119 W. Cullerton St.) in Pilsen and it has a water playground. I don't know if it is south enough for you, but they are usually not that cro...

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