We are steadily working our way through the 25 Imagination Playgrounds in Prince George’s County and decided to visit one that’s not too far from home. The Historic Flour Mill Playground in Adelphi has somehow made a really cool theme out of the decidedly unsexy topic of grinding grain. That alone makes it worth a visit, […]
Imagination Playgrounds Tour: Woodland Wonderland in Capitol Heights
The next stop on our tour of the 25 Imagination Playgrounds in Prince George’s County is the Woodland Wonderland Playground in Capitol Heights. With a huge selection of play structures for all ages, a respectable amount of shade, and – get this – a misting park, Woodland Wonderland is one for the summer bucket list, […]
Route 1 Fun Guide to Fun on the Fourth
It’s already Fourth of July around Route One! If your family is like mine, you’re either a) headed out of town, b) spending the weekend at the pool, or c) looking to have fun at parades and fireworks. If you answered C, we’ve got you covered with this abbreviated weekend guide that cuts right to […]
Route 1 Kids Weekend Guide June 24-26
It’s always the bee’s knees living around Route One, but that’s especially true this weekend, when you can celebrate the bees, birds, and flowers that bring life to our area. On Saturday, stroll over the the University Park pollinator meadow for Meadow Day or craft a bee hotel with the City of College Park. As […]
Imagination Playgrounds Tour: Mt. Rainier Playgrounds
Our tour continues with a stop at the two Prince George’s County Imagination Playgrounds located in Mt. Rainier. Both are on the smaller side and are only about a mile apart, so I’m combining them here. Green Garden Playground This playground in Mt. Rainier is not huge, but it has some unique play structures that […]
Route 1 Kids Weekend Guide June 17-19
If this installment of the Kids Weekend Guide is arriving in your inbox late, it’s only because there are SO many amazing events around Route 1 this weekend. Every time I thought I’d included everything, I found another great event. That’s probably because this happens to be Juneteenth weekend, plus Father’s Day. Every day of […]
