One thing many parents forget is the free (almost all the time) opportunity for playtime at the park. Parks are a wonderful way to encourage large motor skill development and some risk taking. By the time children are 3, they can do most things at a playground and have enough knowledge about safety issues that you can let them play on their own. They can gather and play with other children around the same ages. This will be great social skills.
In addition to the time for the children, parks are a great opportunity for parents to socialize. Parents often sit on a bench or hang out near their children. This time can be spent having a chat with a new person or coordinating times with other parents to go to the same park at the same time.
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Finding a really good park is the nicest surprise in a new neighourhood. I tend to get stuck with my local park but love visiting new ones I see when I'm driving about or visit friends.
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