Outdoor & FREE fun with the kids

  by  ajburcar 

Here in Duluth we spend as much time outside as possible.  Here are my top three outdoor and free places to take the kids. -- Sunshine Carter, UMD, Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian

Playfront Park:  Located near Bayfront Park & the Great Lakes Aquarium.  Offers three areas of play, each geared towards a specific age range.  In 2010 the old wooden structures were removed and replaced with new and accessible equipment. Click here for the location.

Minnesota Point:  All along Minnesota Point (aka Park Point), on the lake side, is a wonderfully soft sanded beach.  Entry points to the beach are near the canal, near the Franklin Tot Lot, at the end of Park Point and at various other poorly marked access points.  A great place to look for sea glass, drift wood or enjoy the lake life. Bathrooms are available at the beach house at the end of Park Point.  The Franklin Tot Lot entrance does have a port-a-potty, a small parking lot and is the most accessible way to the beach.  A favorite of our family in the summer.

Brighton Beach (Kitchi Gammi Park):  A nice little beach park just north of the city on the North Shore.  The highlight of this beach are rocks, rocks, rocks.  From large boulders to smooth pebbles.  Skipping rocks is a must!