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Outdoor areas in and near Springfield, Mo. to take kids
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Kid-Friendly Outdoor Spots
A summit experience without the struggle: Lake Springfield’s gem
The short Springfield trail with a beautiful river view
Valley Water Mill is one of Springfield’s best kid-friendly walks
Five mini road trips from Springfield that feel like vacation
Dan Kinney: The perfect playground for sunny winter days
A winter hunt for Lost Hill Park’s secret cave
Best sledding hills in Springfield, Missouri (with map for snow days)
A wide-open Ozarks trail that feels almost Californian
An underrated winter walk at Doling Park
Walk beneath 90-foot pines at this Strafford hidden gem
A climbing kid’s paradise, this tucked-away park in Jordan Valley is called K-Park
The surprisingly cozy kids’ outing for chilly days in Springfield
Where kids find wonder (and moms find warmth) this November
A ‘vintage’ park for history lovers
Battlefield’s epic playground is worth the drive from Springfield
Maple Park Cemetery: An unexpected place to enjoy fall with kids
Family-friendly float on the Niangua River near Springfield
Lake Springfield: The hilltop park that makes autumn feel extra golden
South Creek Greenway Trail: Stroller-friendly walk or bike ride in Springfield
The Hatch: The huge new playground at Fellows Lake
Coffee + shaded, strolly-friendly walk: Galloway Creek Greenway Trail
Lindenlure swimming hole near Ozark: How to find it
Riverside Inn Park: A local Ozark swimming hole
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