Take the infant/ toddler/small child or 2 to the Quail Botanical Gardens, in Encintas the 1st Tuesday of every month and it is free. Bring the jogger stroller, pack a picnic lunch, a change of clothes and make a day of it. They can get dirty or wet.
Sometimes, I park northeast of the garden in Encinitas Ranch by the park and walk in. Its free although probably frowned upon! But if strapped on cash....why not? Watch for the cars at the bottom of the hill where there is no sidewalk. There is a sidewalk up the hill.
Hmmm... maybe just pay for parking for 2 dollars since it is a donation. Just write it off.
When in take tour first. The toddler sees that fun park and there will be no jog. Pick up a popscicle in the gift shop and that will keep them busy for the first few minutes.
There are some nice hills and shady places to run. Walk fast up hills, run down hills and give a set of 10 push ups and dips at any empty bench. When in foot traffic or at turn around spots teach the children about biology and geography. The whole park can take 30-50 minutes and its possible to burn up to 600 calories depending on how much you walk and talk.
There is beautiful artwork, a frog pond, a waterfall and of course greenery and flowers that should keep the children visually occupied until arrival at the fun zone.
Once at the Hamiltons children garden there is a big tree house, music center, art center and homemaking center. Above that there is a shallow stream that the little ones love to play in. Bring sandals since shorts and shoes are required.
They are open 9-5 everyday
Admission
$ 12 adult
$ 8 seniors, students military
$ 6 children 3-12
free children 2 and under
$ 75 will get the whole family in for the year with free parking
http://www.sdbgarden.org/
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- For 20 years I have been teaching and coaching people of all ages in the sports and recreation industry. I have done everything from choreographing dance assemblies to personal training college athletes. I have worked at schools, country clubs and in the home settings. I have also worked in the food and beverage industry bartending and serving. I have decorated and catered for high end clientele. I am a married mother of one and I love to throw budget friendly parties for kids and adults alike.
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