If your kids have endless energy and zero interest in staying inside, you’re my people.
Get Outside
With warmer days on the horizon, I’m already dreaming about playgrounds, sunshine, and letting the kids burn off energy while I soak it all in. Let me tell you about two of my favorite over here in Germany in the KMC area. From dinosaur encounters to lakeside lounging, our area is packed with incredible outdoor spaces.
When I am picking a playground, I’m always thinking about more than just fun play structures:
- Parking
- Bathrooms
- Snacks
Something American families notice right away is just how bold and adventurous German playgrounds are. Playgrounds here often feature towering wooden climbing frames, long zip lines, balance beams, rock walls, and natural elements like logs, boulders, and (my kids’ personal favorite) water features. We are always prepared for an adventure.
I love that kids here are trusted to explore, climb high, get a little dirty, and test their limits. Something that feels refreshingly different from typical U.S. playgrounds and incredibly beneficial for growing minds and bodies.
If that hasn’t scared you off…
My Two Favorites
First is the Dinosaur Park at the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern. With more than 20 life-size dinosaur models along a winding trail, it feels like stepping into a real-life Jurassic adventure. Beyond the dinos, multiple playgrounds, mini golf, skate areas, a snack bar, bathrooms, and huge grassy spaces for picnics and downtime.
For a more relaxed day, we love Seewoog in Ramstein-Miesenbach. This scenic recreation lake offers walking paths, picnic areas, a playground, cash only café, and bathrooms, making it perfect for slower mornings, bike rides, or breezy afternoons by the water.
From fearless climbing structures to roaring dinosaurs and peaceful moments, these playgrounds aren’t just places to play, they’re places to grow.
