This past Monday we decided to surprise the kids with a trip to the Memphis Kiddie Park, one of their summer bucket list items. Picking up on the fact that we had a little something special planned for Dad's day off, the little lady spent most of Sunday speculating what the big surprise would be. Monday morning, with the little lady and man buckled in car seats, we finally announced our plans. Let's just say our girl was not disappointed.
Twenty minutes later, we found ourselves in Brooklyn, Ohio. The park, which can only be described as vintage, features eleven amusement rides for children, a concession stand, miniature golf course, and arcade. With only three rides accommodating people over fifty inches, Jeff and I spent our morning following our miniature thrill seekers as they moved about the park as though it were a pinball machine. Twenty-five tickets later, we left the park a little sticky, mostly happy (all good things must come to an end), and with our wee ones planning their return trip.
A few highlights of the trip included...
A family spin on the carousel
The slowest train ride I've ever experienced. At one point, the little man contemplated jumping off to enjoy another ride.
Miniature Ferris Wheel
The "Little Dipper" roller coaster, which proved to be the little lady's favorite ride (no surprise there). While the little man was brought to tears as the coaster came to its final halt, the little lady returned twice more to enjoy the rocky ride with her daddy.
"Going to New York City" on the race tracks.
Soaring through the air on the flying comets.
Delirious and dizzy on the jeeps.
And, no trip to the amusement park would be complete without a little concession junk food.
Blue raspberry slushies proved to be the perfect cooling agent for our sweaty ticket holders.
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