An easy way to get the kids out of the house and out of the familiar yard is by visiting a nearby playground or kid play area. Whether you’re new to the area or a native, there are many parks and playgrounds to visit:

Colburn Park

Colburn Park in Lebanon, NH, has a small playground with tables, benches, and trees for shade. There is also a large fountain and Lebanon Library's Little Free Library kiosks. Learn more on the city’s website.

Tenney Park 

In Hanover, NH, Tenney Park has indoor seasonal bathrooms, a large playground, a picnic pavilion with 4 picnic tables, athletic fields, and a 60-foot baseball diamond. Learn more on the city's website.

Dagmar's Place

Also in Hanover, NH, is Dagmar's Place. It is a playground that has a play structure with swings and bench seating. Learn more on the city's website.

Smith Playground

In Lebanon, NH, Smith Playground has picnic areas, a playground, and a solar light installation. Learn more here.

Riverside Park 

Also in Lebanon, NH, is Riverside Park. The park features a playground, skate park, volleyball, picnic areas, a horseshoe pit, and more. View all the park has to offer here.

VINS

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee, VT, has several areas for kids to explore, play, and learn. The Beaver Lodge gives children the chance to "engage all their senses while discovering the fascinating world of Vermont's most influential ecosystem engineers," the website said. The Adventure Playscape is built out of "natural wood and stone to create a place for kids with elements that will build confidence, agility, teamwork and use of the imagination," the website said. Every Friday, there is a Pop Up Play activity that gives kids the chance to have "hands-on discovery, exploration, and fun!" the website said. Learn more about VINS here.