Since December 1, we’ve been home much more than usual – granted our usual isn’t home much as we LOVE outings, but still…. between the birth of the new baby, the snow, a round of colds, and holidays… we’ve been “homebound” a lot. With my girls (4, 2, and now 1 mos), we do well with preschool at home, cooking, art, library books, games, activities, etc… but they still desperately NEED active play and exercise and I NEED adult interaction from time to time… and so this post is my “Thank You” to the great facilities around town that have afforded us that much needed Winter Outing!
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Five Winter Outings We LOVE for EXERCISE:
- Jumping Jax: This inflatable indoor playground offers lots of great play equipment and a zipline. What I love about Jumping Jax more than other inflatable play places around town is that you purchase an ALL DAY pass (we go get lunch and come back), a lounge for parents, and a nice floorplan to keep the girls safe and “watchable.”
- Paradise Park: The Children’s Edutainment Center is a great hands-on museum for kids and the Foam Factory offers terrific recreation and daddy/daughter play. We loved this outing on a Friday night when the girls’ uncle visited.
- Matt Ross Community Center: The Indoor Playplace is FREE. They offer tunnels and slides similar to a McDonald’s playland, but you don’t have to purchase a Happy Meal to play!
- Parkside Coffee House: This is another FREE indoor playplace with children’s playground equipment, ride ons, and a coffee shop for moms.
- Summit Lanes Mommy & Me Bumper Bowling: On Wednesdays, Summit Lanes in Lee’s Summit offers Bumper Bowling for $3/person and it includes a snack! This is a great way to get a little recreation and play WITH your kids!
This list is just a beginning… there are MANY terrific places for a little recreation in the winter and for this mom, I am EXTREMELY grateful for the variety and wonderful options out there. For a guide to indoor play, including addresses check out our
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PS: The staff at each of the 5 on our favorites have always been terrific and friendly… a major added bonus!
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So, where do your kids most enjoy exercise in the winter? Any faves!