Hitch Fit Living Magazine Volume 1 July/August 2015 | Page 43

Kids, and parents alike, will truly enjoy the change of pace whether it be from homemade obstacle courses, to a nature park excursion, to a new playground, to a theme park. The possibilities are truly endless, the family will burn calories together, develop memories together, learn to encourage each other and the advantages for kids growing bodies and keeping parents healthy are priceless. To combat this ongoing struggle, here are a few suggestions for locations that can bring fun and excitement for the entire family! This list is all from the Kansas City area. If you don’t live in our neighborhood, then a quick internet search for parks or recreation areas will reveal what is close by to you! 1. SkyZone- (6495 Quivira Rd. Ste A, Shawnee, KS 66216) 2. Valley Park (3900 E. 123rd Ter, Grandview, MO 64030) 3. TimberRidge Adventure (12300 S. Homestead Ln., Olathe, KS 66061) 4. Cosmic Jump (12025 S. Strang Line Rd., Olathe, KS 66062) 5. Pump It Up (7230 W. Frontage Rd., Shawnee, KS 66203) 6. Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun (8000 NE Parvin Rd., Kansas City, MO 64161) 7. Kansas City Zoo (6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO 64132) 8. Schlitterbahn Water Park (9400 State Ave., Kansas City, KS 66112) 9. Homemade obstacle courses, bike rides, the neighborhood pool and outdoor play 10. Ernie Miller Nature Park (FYI-mosquito repellant necessary but those stairs and rugged terrain are killer) (909 N. Highway 7, Olathe, KS 66061) Amy Gipson is a mother of 2 Hitch Fit TRANSFORMER at the Overland Park location. Contact her for training at [email protected] Check out her trainer profile here: http://hitchfitgym.com/trainers/overland-park-personal-trainer-amy-gipson/