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Oregon Trail Park is a park where you could spend an entire afternoon. It is located in Olathe, KS. It has all the features that make up a great park. It has wonderful play equipment with rubber mulch under it that is great for imaginative play, a walking trail, shelters, fishing, open play areas and […]

I hesitate to tell everyone about this park – it is one of the best kept secrets in Prairie Village. Bennett Park is between Roe Ave and Nall Ave on 77th Street. The park is in wonderful condition, shaded, and usually we are the only people there. It has a large open area for soccer […]

Smashburger offers a variety of burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and salads. This location was reviewed during a weekday at lunch. The portions are generous and the atmosphere is conducive to having kids who talk to loud or cry. The music was loud enough to drowned out the occasional outburst. It is a great place […]

Frontier Park  is a great park for all ages in Olathe, KS. Depending on the day, it can be very busy.  It has a few large areas to run, 1 soccer field,  2 softball  fields, half-basketball court, trail , play equipment, swings, 2  covered shelters, ample parking, and a port-a-potty in the parking lot. This […]

Meadowlake Park is a beautifully shaded park with varied play equipment in Prairie Village, KS. It is a perfect neighborhood park for families with kids in multiple age-ranges. The park entrance is slightly hidden. You can see the tennis courts from the street, but the rest of the park is set back from the street. It has open areas, 2 tennis […]

Oak Park Mall is one of the last “true” thriving malls in Kansas City. It is fully enclosed with tons of shopping and the all-important food court. There are multiple areas for kid of different ages to play – climbing area, carousal, trampoline jumper, and others. It is a great haven during hot or cold […]

Windsor Park is one of the lesser-known parks in Prairie Village, KS. It is set far back from the street behind St. Ann’s School – you will have to search for it. It is not very crowded and mostly used by the school’s families and neighbors in the area. It has open areas, fantastic shaded […]

Porter Park is one of the larger parks in Prairie Village, KS. It is usually busy, but large enough that it is not too crowded. It has a large open space, 2 small baseball fields, half-basketball court, exercise track, play equipment, covered shelter, ample parking, and a port-a-potty. Play Equipment The play area is very […]

The KidScape permanent exhibit at the Johnson County Museum is one of the best-kept secrets in Kansas City.  This exhibit encourages imaginative play while teaching children about communities and suburbs. The museum has set-up a kid-sized suburban street where kids can let their imaginations run wild while playing in a park, bookstore, boutique, theater, city […]

If you are looking for an upscale family-friendly pizza place that also offers great salads, sandwiches, and wine – Spin! is the place to go. However, if the only pizza your kids eat is Papa John’s  – you might want to look elsewhere. It is not a typical American-style pie. It is a thin crust, […]