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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Ernie Miller Nature CenterParent rating:  Location: 909 North Highway 7, Olathe, KS The 2009 Nickelodeon Parent's Picks winner for best day camp in Kansas City, Ernie Miller Nature Center was the first nature center in Johnson County. The Center provides an opportunity ...
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Frontier ParkParent rating: Location: 15501 Indian Creek Parkway, Olathe, KS Olathe's Frontier Park is the home of the city's free summer concerts. Year-round, though, the park features lots of open space, a baseball diamond, and a pirate ship playscape. The park is bor...
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TimberRidge Adventure CenterParent rating: Location: 12300 South Homestead Lane, Olathe, KS TimberRidge Adventure Center combines a professionally certified challenge and ropes course that features 22 low elements and a 200-foot zip line with a full range of outdoor activities ...
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Heritage ParkParent rating: Location: 16050 Pflumm, Olathe, KS Part of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, Heritage Park the 1,160-acre park in Olathe includes a small lake, a marina with pedal boat and sailboat rentals, playgrounds, open fiel...
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Ernie Miller ParkParent rating:  Location: 909 North Highway 7, Olathe, KS The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best park for big kids in Kansas City, the 116-acre ...
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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and FarmParent rating: Location: 1200 Kansas City Road, Olathe, KS Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe is the last remaining stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail that is still open to the public. Three of the original buildings are preserved, inc...
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Cedar LakeParent rating: Location: 15500 South Lone Elm Road, Olathe, KS Cedar Lake is a quiet park located on the outskirts of Olathe, making it great for a picnic and a day of fishing. The park features a playground, fishing dock, and two sand volleyball courts. |
Prairie Life FitnessParent rating: Location: 13655 South Alden, Olathe, KS The regional fitness center chain is a one-stop shop for families looking to get fit together. A number of classes (most of which are free with membership!) are offered just for kids - i...
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Kill Creek ParkParent rating: Location: 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, KS If you're searching for a beautiful sunset, be sure and check out picturesque Kill Creek Park. The secluded park in western Johnson County provides plenty of great recreational opportunities. T...
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Olathe Farmers' MarketParent rating: Location: 200 W Santa Fe, Olathe, KS The Olathe Farmers' Market in downtown Olathe is open from April through October on Saturdays and also on Wednesdays from June through September. The traditional market offers regional and loca...
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Black Bob BayParent rating: Location: 14570 W 151st Street, Olathe, KS Olathe's Black Bob Bay has it all - raft waater slides, a lazy river, water playscapes for the little ones, and a diving area. |
Two Trails ParkParent rating: Location: 1000 N Ridgeview Road, Olathe, KS The community park in Olathe features a skateboard park, playground, short walking trail, tennis courts, and restrooms. |
Best Dairy Farms in the USParent rating: Location: Nationwide Need to com-MOO-ne with nature? Meet a few cows and learn where milk and ice cream come from? We've got a great national list, and we'd love to hear about your favorites, too! Arizona<... |
Best Merry-Go-Rounds in the USParent rating: Location: Nationwide Brass rings are mostly things of the past, but carousels are still giddy fun for little ones who like motion. Where are the best in the US? We've got a list, of course! Atlanta, GA<... |
Best Places for Blueberry PickingParent rating: Location: Nationwide Packed with antioxidants, the mighty blueberry has the added advantage of being bite-sized and sweet. What's not to love? And there's nothing better than one that's fresh picked! Check... |
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