Kids Planner: Fun Oakdale-Area Parks You Might Have Forgotten

With the weather getting nice, we thought we’d devote some space to parks you may not have checked out recently.

Teddy Bear Park  

• When/Where: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. every day at South Second Street and Nelson Street in Stillwater.
• Why Go: Now that the weather is nice, spend some time outside and reintroduce the kiddos to the sunshine.
• Geared Toward: 7-year olds and younger.
• Price: Free.

Battle Creek Park

• When/Where: All day, every day!  The main portion of the park is just south of Interstate 94 between McKnight Road and Century Avenue.
• Why Go: Walking/biking trails, a playground and even a dog park for your canine kids will keep everyone in the family happy.
• Geared Toward: The whole family.
• Price: Free.

Como Zoo

• When/Where: 10-6 p.m. daily.  The zoo is between Lexington Parkway and Hamline Avenue.
• Why Go: One of the few free zoos still around, Como Zoo has had some major updates recently.
• Geared Toward: The whole family.
• Price: Free, but a voluntary donation of $2 per adult and $1 per child would be gratefully accepted.

Preschool Storytime

• When/Where: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at the .
• Why Go: If you need something to do inside on a rainy day, check out storytime!
• Geared Toward: Preschoolers but siblings are welcome.
• Price: Free.

Plan Ahead: Frog Hike

• When/Where: Tuesday, May 17, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Maplewood Nature Center.
• Why Go: Learn to identify the different frogs in the nightly chorus outside your window.
• Geared Toward: Children 6 years old and older with an adult.
• Price: $5 per family.
• Register by: May 15.