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In July of 2023, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Saint Paul Parks Conservancy joined a national movement to bring equity to playgrounds, The KABOOM! 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity.  “Places to play form foundational experiences for kids, and we want to make sure these places are available everywhere for our future leaders.

You would be hard-pressed to find a kid who won’t like Elm Creek Play Area in the Elm Creek Park Reserve. Our family affectionately calls it the Rainbow Park. Two different parks in Minnesota make this list of the World’s Largest Playgrounds — Elm Creek and Hyland Park. When, I originally shared this, Hyland Park

What is pond dipping, you ask? Basically, it is exactly what it sounds like. Dip into a pond to see what interesting pond life you can find. This article was inspired by Maplewood Nature Center. Several years ago, they offered a kit to teach kids all about tiny pond creatures. It all came in a