Playscapes Rock
Playscapes RockPeople without children may not be able to relate to this, in fact, they may hate it....but anyone with a kid under the age of ten will understand this one. Playscapes at restaurants and other businesses are GREAT.I have noticed a new phenomenon that makes dining out with kids much more enjoyable for my wife and I (AND anyone who might be seated near us in a restaurant). More restaurants are popping up that have playscapes for the children.It used to be just McDonald's and other fast-food chains that had play areas....but now there are family oriented establishments that include fun areas where the kids can go after eating half their order of chicken nuggets. Meanwhile, the parents can continue to sit and finish their meal ... while keeping a watchful eye on the little ones.In my home town of Austin, Texas, a family dining establishment, Waterloo Ice House has a location (and another currently under construction) with a great playscape, sandbox and plenty of grass on which to run around.
The food is very good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and we actually get to finish our meals when dining out with our two children.In addition, two local supermarkets, that have restaurants, also have play areas. Central Market (North) and the new Whole Foods Landmark Store are great places to meet other families for a nice meal. The kids can eat, and then play, while the parents can share upscale food and adult conversation. (Whole Foods has the picnic area and playscape on the roof with live music on Friday and Saturday).In today's minivan and SUV dominated world, I think more businesses should have kid friendly activities built in (Hyatt Hotels and Resorts actually have "Camp Hyatt" at all of their properties). I am thinking that airports, shopping centers, music stores and the like should have child areas ......
but I know that would annoy the heck out of tons of people without kids. I can hear them now!!!.
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