Top 10 Family Friendly Spring Flings

Spring has arrived, and families are ready for adventure!  We have ten family friendly ideas perfect for your weekend or evening spring flings, including riding a train or a carriage, visiting a zoo or one of our great county parks, or playing mini golf.  Or take the the kids to one of the cool playgrounds for a few hours of spring weather fun! Celebrate spring in Indiana's Cool North!   Planning ahead for the summer? Don't miss these family friendly ideas.  

Butterfly Meadows

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Butterfly Meadows and Caterpillar Crossing playground is located within Foundation Meadows Park. This butterfly-themed playground with a unique music station and two picnic shelters, is nestled among a small prairie and is a designated Monarch waystation.

Restrooms are available, and a two-mile paved trail connects to Rogers-Lakewood Park.

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  • 34 Minutes to Michigan City
  • 58 Minutes to University of Notre Dame
  • 66 Minutes to Elkhart County

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