February 2019

The summer is heating up. Aside from the pool, what else can you do to escape the heat?

“Wait, people go to other places than the pool during the summer? That’s crazy. Like where? Seriously, where can you go besides the pool in the summer?"— Becky Kimball

“Central Park fountains. It’s still outside, but at least the kids are running around. Plus, less likelihood of injury, like at the town center fountains.”— David Cornfeld

“Town Center fountains are great. We can get something to eat, they have some umbrellas, and I can even have a beer from the liquor store.”— Marla Paterson

“We have taken the train to the fountains at Union Station and the kids loved it. Afterwards, you have about 50 good options close by of somewhere to eat.”— Steve Barrett

“Matinee movies. Sure, it’s pretty lazy parenting, but it’s an outing, we’re not at the pool, and the kids aren’t baking in the sun.”— Nita Jansen

“Does the rec center pool count as not the pool? It’s great. They get a lot of swimming time, but no chance of sunburn. Of course, I can’t drink there and the scenery isn’t as good, but at least I don’t have to put sunscreen on the kids every 15 minutes.”— Colin Hershey