Little Fun Denver

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

PH: W.H. Ferguson Park

Located in Park Hill on the corner of 23rd and Dexter, this park is just one block from the Park Hill Library. Although it isn't very big it is fenced in with a grassy field, a climber surrounded by sand and swings (two regular, one baby). The climber is geared more towards preschool and up with its ladders and gaps, but the sanded ground is perfect for toddlers, just remember to bring some sand toys as I don't think that there were any community ones available. There is also a gazebo with bench seating to shade the sun.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Just for Fun...

What do you have to be on the

lookout for in your neck of the woods?

Puddles: More Fun than Playgrounds!

What's more fun than a playground in February? Playing in puddles, especially when you can throw rocks and snow in! Although me and my small date for the day were headed outside to do some climbing, we ended up splashing in puddles, throwing rocks in, and experimenting with putting snow into the puddles. Remember one of those rules for playtime? Never have a plan :)

Thursday, February 5, 2015

The Butterfly Pavilion

Although this isn't a walking destination from downtown Denver, it's worth a visit. I was very lucky to go on a quiet January day in the afternoon, and wouldn't want to be there during peak times as it really isn't that big of a space and would be difficult to really enjoy.

Located in Westminster Google Map Here

Walk around the greenhouse area to see a variety of species of butterflies as well as them in their chrysalis form. The four year old I was with loved when the butterflies flew right near her, which they did frequently!

Enjoy the small playspace in the back. Flowers, a caterpillar, and a leaf slide are soft climbers similar to that you'd find at the Cherry Creek Mall.

Walk through a small maze-type area to find out more information about butterfly farming, natural resources, and the life circle of a butterfly. Walking through a "maze" was fun for the little one, but the information aspect went right over head, although I did try to point out small, simple bits of information that would be relevant to her as a four year old.

Against the wall is a small rope bridge for little ones to go across. There is also a small air-pressured tube in the center of the photo where children can put scarves and see them float into the air and try to catch them as they come down.