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Like many of you, I'm really looking forward to the Holidays. It's especially enjoyable to watch our two young children relive a lot of that "Holiday magic" that gets replaced with the hustle and bustle of gift giving as we grow older.
One thing that isn't as desirable around the Holidays is having the kids home from school with nothing to do. So if after the first few days of break you're out of ideas for entertaining them, or they just need to get out of the house, think about checking out some of the fun activities in our County Parks.
It may be cold outside, but that doesn't mean the Parks are shut down for the season. Quite the opposite in fact! There are lots of enjoyable activities for the whole family in your County Parks throughout the winter and they may help fight off the "Holiday Break Blahs".
Consider going ice skating at Red Arrow Park's "Slice of Ice". Skating is free if you have your own skates, but they do rent them out (come early for toddler sizes) for $6. More info here.
There are also several sledding hills throughout the County, including the tobogganing track at Whitnall Park. Several sledding hills also have lights for fun nighttime sledding! There are sledding hills at LaFollette, McCarty, McGovern, Sheridan, Columbus and Mitchell Parks among others. Check out the County website to find the sledding hill closest to you.
Emerson and I had a great day at the Slice of Ice last year, spending a few hours on the ice then going in for hot chocolate a few times throughout the day. Pack a lunch and dress warm, but most importantly enjoy the wonderful options we have for outdoor winter recreation in Milwaukee.
Think about taking advantage of all Milwaukee's County Parks have to offer - even in the middle of winter!
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