Sunday, November 18, 2007

Branson city parks offer cheap family fun

We visited Branson this weekend for a little family fun on a BUDGET!! It was a beatiful day for the trip as temperatures were near 70 degrees with sunny skies. After we finished a short shopping excursion to the Tanger Factory Outlet mall where my wife quickly visited the Gymboree Factory Store, we stopped by one of Branson's city parks.

Stockstill Park is beautifully nestled in the Ozark hills surrounded by wooded areas. A stream trickles through the park, which includes lots of space for kids to run and have a good time. Our four children like the playground the best. It's huge!

In the past, we have often grabbed something to eat through a fast-food drive through and then taken the cheap meal to the park to enjoy. Stockstill park also has baseball and soccer fields, restroom facilities, a half-mile blacktop walking trail, and just recently added--a skatepark.

The 62-acre park is not far from 76 Country Blvd; however, it is removed from the fast pace found in the tourist locations in Branson. If you are planning a trip to Branson, I would highly recommend you stop by the park to slow down a little!

Here is a map including all park locations in the City of Branson:
Branson Parks and Recreation Map

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3 comments:

Branson Family Man said...

Cool site. I love anything Branson related.....We make it there 3-4 times a year.

F.M.

David said...

Need to find a vacation spot? Check out Branson resort!

Anonymous said...

There are plenty of Branson attractions that have discounts you can find.

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