Quarry Park
A hidden gem on the west side of Saint Cloud, Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is 683 acres of hiking trails, rock climbing, fishing, and swimming. The forest, prairie, and quarries offer a variety of breathtaking sights and teaching opportunities for your kids.Splash Pads
If the weather is particularly warm, enjoy the day at one of the Saint Cloud area's many splash pads. There are large splash pads near the downtown area at Riverside Park and Lake George. On the west side of town, you can find a nice splash pad and playground in Waite Park at River's Edge Park and a smaller, more private splash pad near Westwood Elementary school. All of these parks offer picnic tables and playground equipment to make a wonderful afternoon activity.
Indoor Fun
If the weather is rainy, but you still need an activity to entertain the kids, consider some indoor fun in Saint Cloud. A popular choice is the play place in Crossroads mall where your small children can climb and play in between shopping. Consider hitting the movie theater; Marcus Parkwood Theaters has a summer movie series just for kids with discounted ticket prices. Another option for indoor fun is open gym times. Granite City Gymnastics, North Crest Kids Activity Center, Whitney Community Center, and the YMCA all have great facilities for open gym geared towards kids!More ideas can be found at Fun4KidsMN.com, a website geared towards promoting family friendly events in the Saint Cloud area. If you are ever looking for something to do this summer, look no further! There are lots of options for family summer fun, even if the sun is not shining.
