Planning a kid's party on Long Island is incredibly fun, but it can quickly get expensive. My family is lucky enough to ...

Several parks in the Norwich, Connecticut, area offer a variety of exercise amenities. These parks feature activities such as walking, basketball, and skateboarding. Cat Hollow Park and Moosup Valley ...

Families looking for ways to get outside during Chicago’s colder months can bundle up for Polar Adventure Day 2026, a free winter event hosted by the Chicago Park District at two city parks in January ...

Ohio has a long and proud tradition of amusement parks that goes back well over a century, and the best part is that many of these classic spots still operate today with the same spirit that made them ...

As temperatures continue to fall, local outdoor ice rinks begin to open. Most municipal parks that have rinks available offer the rink only, but some may offer skate rentals and warming shelters with ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a parks reporter, I visit theme parks more than most people. I've seen the hard work and heart that go into building and operating these immersive destinations. However, I was ...

While there aren’t any theme parks in Raleigh itself, there are plenty of amusement parks, and since it’s a long drive to Carowinds, you might be wondering what are the closest theme parks near ...

Ohio once buzzed with the sounds of roller coasters, carnival games, and families making summer memories at amusement parks across the state. Many of these beloved spots have closed their gates ...

Halloween displays are seen at the entrance of the Maze near Denton City Hall, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Denton. Chitose Suzuki / Staff Photographer There will be almost 300 events at this year’s ...

The operators of Dollywood, the super-popular Tennessee amusement park co-owned by country superstar Dolly Parton, have closed two of their amusement parks. Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation ...

Original music by Dan Powell Elisheba Ittoop Marion Lozano and Diane Wong Amusement parks are enduring vacation destinations for American families. The rides, the long lines for rides, the concessions ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Fall is in full swing on Staten Island, and the calendar is packed with festivals, food, and family fun. From pumpkin patches and haunted houses to cultural celebrations and ...