Local Attractions for Families & Children

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PLACE
ADDRESS & PHONE
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Bladensburg Waterfront Park

4601 Annapolis Road
Bladensburg, MD  

301-779-0371

 

Newly revitalized riverside park near Peace Cross that offers many outdoor activities

Reel Moms

 

Magic Johnson Theater @ Cap Center

 

Tuesdays at 11:00am. Movies appropriate to bring a baby along; These are not movies for kids -- it's a chance for parents to catch a flick without the worry of whether or not the person seated next to you minds that you have a baby in tow.
Cheverly Swim and Racquet Club 5600 Euclid Street
Cheverly, MD 20785
301-773-4814
A private, non-profit corporation established in 1955 
Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt Road
Greenbelt, MD
301-286-7031
Offers several exhibits and programs for all ages.
The Maryland-National Capital 
Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)
Department of Parks and Recreation
General Information
301-699-2407
"Places to go" and "things to do" in Prince George's County; Website offers information about local parks and events
Montpelier Mansion 9401 Montpelier Drive
Laurel, MD 20708
301-953-1376
National Historic Landmark
Montpelier Mansion Cultural Arts Center 12826 Laurel-Bowie Road
Laurel, MD
301-953-1993
A classroom for artsy types of all abilities
Open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Prince George's County Wayne Curry Sports and Learning Complex

General Information

301-583-2400

The Prince George Sports and Learning Complex in Landover Maryland has open gym time for tots on Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m., Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., and Fridays 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. There is regular sized equipment plus really adorable tot-size gymnastics equipment. Registration starts 1/2 hour before the session, and is first-come first-served. It does get crowded on rainy days and during the winter. The fee is $4 per kid (adults are free), per session. This is for children ages 18 months - 14 years; there is a max of 3 children per adult.
Publick Playhouse 5445 Landover Road
Cheverly, MD 20785
301-277-1710
Family production feature musicals and puppet shows on Saturdays and selected weekdays
Six Flags America 13710 Central Avenue
Mitchellville, MD 20721
301-249-1500
Local Amusement Park

Also visit "Grounds for Play," by John Kelly and Craig Stoltz from the book Kid-O-Rama, for a listing of various kid-friendly places in the Washington DC Metro Area: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/guideposts/kidorama/grounds.htm

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