Best Splash pads in the DC Area

Last summer, I decided the kids and I would visit a different splash pad every weekend.  This was the best decision ever.  I was able to get a tan while the kids ran around.  And best of all, it was free and I did NOT have to get in a bathing suit.  We cannot wait to finish our list this summer!

1. Yards Park

2. Our Special Harbor Playground

3. Georgetown Waterfront Park

4. Virginia Highlands Park

5. Potomac Yard Park

6. South Germantown Splash Ground (not free)

Interview with an 8 year old about Camping

A few weeks ago we went on a family camping trip to First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. It’s a beautiful park on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.  This was our second time camping as a family.   We do what I call tent camping but my husband calls it car camping.  It was FORTY degrees the first night, and 50 the second.  Enjoy this interview with my 8 year old daughter!

Q. What was your favorite thing we did while camping?

A. When we walked on the beach because I like the way the sand feels.

Q. What is your happiest memory from our trip?

A. Climbing the tree at our campsite.

Q. Tell me two things we did as a family on our trip?

A. Went hiking and sat around the campfire.

Q. Did you see any animals?

A. Besides birds?  Yes, ants.

Q. Tell me a funny thing that happened on our camping trip?

A. When I was swinging on a branch, it broke.

Q. What is one word to describe camping?

A. Fun!

Q. What advice would you give other kids about camping?

A. Bring a sweatshirt and a rain jacket.

Q. What do you love most about camping?

A. The nice warm fire.

Q. What do you think makes a fun camping trip?

A. If you have someone to play with.

Q. What is the grossest thing about camping?

A. Nothing is gross.

Map of Local Parks

Check out some of our favorite parks in the area!  Let me know if you have any recommendations.