RPA ‘s Top 15 Favorite Places to Bring the Kids
Published: September 27, 2010Click to enlarge [+]
Rockwall Preschool Association's Favorite Local Outings.
Chosen by members and their children.
1. Harry Myers Park – 30 acres of park with pool, community building, playgrounds, walking trails, baseball fields and spray zone.
2. Rockwall County Library – Story time and crafts located in the spacious children’s area.
3. Open Gyms– ASI and United Elite
4. A Day at the Zoo – Dallas Zoo, Fort Worth Zoo, and Caldwell Zoo located in Tyler, Texas.
5. RPA Children’s Christmas & Spring Parties – Twice a year Rockwall Preschool Association members and their children get together for children’s parties that include food, crafts, and entertainment specially designed with preschoolers in mind.
6. Michaels, Home Depot, and Lowe’s craft activities – Check local stores for activities.
7. Ham Orchards – Located in Terrell, Ham's is THE place to purchase fresh peaches in North Texas. Don’t miss the blackberry patch and ice cream too! (www. hamorchard.com)
8. Museums at Fair Park – Located in Dallas, The Museum of Nature & Science is the result of a 2006 merging of three Fair Park museums. (www.natureandscience.org)
9. Summer Movies in Rockwall & Garland - At Rockwall Cinemark and AMC at Firewheel in Garland.
10. The Harbor in Rockwall – Watching boats, playing in the fountains, visiting the lighthouse, concerts by the lake, and enjoying ice cream at Twisty Treats.
11. Trains at Northpark – Children and adults alike marvel at The Trains at NorthPark Mall located in Dallas during the holidays. (www.rmhdallas.org)
12. The Children’s Play Place at the Galleria – Located on the third floor of the Galleria Mall in Dallas is a jungle-themed play area for tots and toddlers.
13. Bass Pro Shop in Garland – Looking at the fish tanks, watching the fish being feed, visiting Santa Claus and holiday crafts at Christmas time.
14. Rockwall Pumpkin Patch – A Rockwall tradition! Pick out your pumpkin, enjoy the hay maze, and take your picture with the scarecrow.
15. Downtown Rockwall Events – Farmers Market, Aspasians Art Fair, and Scare on the Square. (mainstreet.rockwall.com)
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