I hear you. We have a park 2 min. down the street from my house. I find it depends on the ages and personalities of the children in my care whether we are visiting the park 3 or 4 times a week or a couple of x a month. I have one little guy who's 2 and he does not listen, is all over the place, will take off down the hills and run into the swings that are being used. It is a nuisance and he makes it quite the trying task. These days we stay in the yard. I have a sandbox, swing sets, slides, etc. so that the children can enjoy outdoor fun right in the yard. I have to admit though, in the past, I enjoyed the park as a change of scenery for ME. I'll be terming this 2 year old in the fall so maybe we will get to enjoy the park again.