we have a park a 10 minute walk away and I take the kids there a lot. we also go for nature walks on the trail nearby. BUT my toddlers are on a mission to kill themselves at the park and it's so hard to keep an eye on everyone, it is so much nicer to be out in my own little space! I had no problems at all until these people moved in. hopefully they will find somewhere else to be tomorrow. we love to be playing outside and are usually out there for several hours every day.