Anonymous wrote:I feel like the ones by my house at EC Lawrence Park are WAY too high/big, etc for little kids. Its often pretty empty even though the practice fields are always in use.

Sigh, I hate the park situation in the Fair Lakes, Chantilly, etc area- moving from Arlington where they were so busy and great for little ones (tons of ones with toys!).

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Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I'm sure you are a nice person, I don't think my "sad" comment was meant for you at all. I know a family who live in a two bedroom with kids your same ages, and it IS sad. They are either cooped up inside or squatting at a playground for half the day. No sense of home, nowhere to get some real downtime, or the freedom to build a fort or dig a hole in the ground. Trying out new playgrounds isn't sad, but needing them because you live in a chicken coop and your kids never get outdoor time otherwise, is. I misinterpreted. I also strongly feel that older kids need space and time with kids their own ages to learn how to build friendships. That's why having play dates at home, and neighborhood friends, are so crucial. If you Are an itinerant playground hopper (see family above) then, while you gain skills in making 'single-serving' friends quickly, you don't really get the depth of real friendship. this site is a funny place, a lot of misdirected emotions happen here.

Well I guess all my friends who grew up in Manhattan lived sad, sad lives.

Seriously. This post is ridiculous.

Doing it in DC is a little different than doing it in DC. Not. The. Same.

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Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I'm sure you are a nice person, I don't think my "sad" comment was meant for you at all. I know a family who live in a two bedroom with kids your same ages, and it IS sad. They are either cooped up inside or squatting at a playground for half the day. No sense of home, nowhere to get some real downtime, or the freedom to build a fort or dig a hole in the ground. Trying out new playgrounds isn't sad, but needing them because you live in a chicken coop and your kids never get outdoor time otherwise, is. I misinterpreted. I also strongly feel that older kids need space and time with kids their own ages to learn how to build friendships. That's why having play dates at home, and neighborhood friends, are so crucial. If you Are an itinerant playground hopper (see family above) then, while you gain skills in making 'single-serving' friends quickly, you don't really get the depth of real friendship. this site is a funny place, a lot of misdirected emotions happen here.

Well I guess all my friends who grew up in Manhattan lived sad, sad lives.

Seriously. This post is ridiculous.

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Anonymous wrote:One of the best playgrounds - built with a public private partnership thing- it's worth the drive. Spend the day

http://www.montgomeryparks.org/facilities/south_germantown/#adventure_totlots


Also - Turtle/Friendship park in DC
Also Palisades in DC

This is a better link

https://dcplaygroundreview.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/south-germantown-adventure-playground/

Anonymous wrote:One of the best playgrounds - built with a public private partnership thing- it's worth the drive. Spend the day

http://www.montgomeryparks.org/facilities/south_germantown/#adventure_totlots


Also - Turtle/Friendship park in DC
Also Palisades in DC

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Anonymous wrote:I think Cabin John Playground (the train park) is a great option.

Wheaton playground

The playground at Beauvior

Cabin John used to be great when they had the massive wood structures and slides. Now it is a kiddie park. My 6yr old is extremely bored there.

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Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I'm sure you are a nice person, I don't think my "sad" comment was meant for you at all. I know a family who live in a two bedroom with kids your same ages, and it IS sad. They are either cooped up inside or squatting at a playground for half the day. No sense of home, nowhere to get some real downtime, or the freedom to build a fort or dig a hole in the ground. Trying out new playgrounds isn't sad, but needing them because you live in a chicken coop and your kids never get outdoor time otherwise, is. I misinterpreted. I also strongly feel that older kids need space and time with kids their own ages to learn how to build friendships. That's why having play dates at home, and neighborhood friends, are so crucial. If you Are an itinerant playground hopper (see family above) then, while you gain skills in making 'single-serving' friends quickly, you don't really get the depth of real friendship. this site is a funny place, a lot of misdirected emotions happen here.

Well I guess all my friends who grew up in Manhattan lived sad, sad lives.

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I'm sure you are a nice person, I don't think my "sad" comment was meant for you at all. I know a family who live in a two bedroom with kids your same ages, and it IS sad. They are either cooped up inside or squatting at a playground for half the day. No sense of home, nowhere to get some real downtime, or the freedom to build a fort or dig a hole in the ground. Trying out new playgrounds isn't sad, but needing them because you live in a chicken coop and your kids never get outdoor time otherwise, is. I misinterpreted. I also strongly feel that older kids need space and time with kids their own ages to learn how to build friendships. That's why having play dates at home, and neighborhood friends, are so crucial. If you Are an itinerant playground hopper (see family above) then, while you gain skills in making 'single-serving' friends quickly, you don't really get the depth of real friendship. this site is a funny place, a lot of misdirected emotions happen here.