For the Grandparents, etc.

Friday, June 27, 2014

Truckee/Tahoe Playgrounds - Riverview Sports Park

Location/Ownership 12200 Joerger Dr / Truckee Donner Rec and Parks District
Little Kids Structure - Yes
Little Kids Structure
Big Kids Structure - Yes, a very creative one! NOT the standard climb up slide down. It can be a bit intimidating but once they get going there are endless possibilities.
The bathrooms are in the little house behind the playground. So close!!
Baby Swings - No
Big Kid Swings - No. :(
Puzzles - Yes!
Yeah!! Puzzles!
Grassy area - Yes, tons.
BBQ - Yes.
Picnic tables - Yes
Shade/Sun - Almost all sun, there is a bench near the playground that is sometimes in the shade
Drinking Fountain - Yes
Bathrooms - Yes
Other - This is a huge park with many ball fields, a bike path to the river, and the amazing Truckee Bike Park.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Tahoe/Truckee Playgrounds - West End Beach of Donner Lake





Fee Adults (18+)$4.00, Kids (17 & Under) $3.00, Infants (Under 2) Free. The fee is only assessed on weekends starting Memorial Day till school is out (mid June), then everyday mid June to Labor Day. On the days they charge it is free if you go in before they start collecting (don't know what time that is, I don't get up that early) or after they leave for the day at 5:00pm.

Location/Ownership - Southeast corner of Donner Pass Road and South Shore Drive/Truckee Donner Parks and Rec District

Little Kids Structure - Not really.
Big Kids Structure - Yes. Both Play Structures here are for big kids. Although the one closer to the lake is smaller it is not for little kids as there are rings you walk across that are 5 feet off the ground.
Baby Swings - Yes, 2.
Best view from a swing set ever!
Big Kid Swings - Yes, 2.
Puzzles - No
Grassy area - Yep
BBQ - Lots
Picnic tables - Lots
Shade/Sun - Some of both
Drinking Fountain - Yes 
Bathrooms - Yes
Other - too much more fun stuff here to list. More info here

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Truckee River Float 2014

The river was flowing fast this year. The float took about 2 hours plus a 30 min lunch at party beach. The weather was wonderful with temps in the 70's. It was a bit cold for swimming.
We had two other families join us and the 4 year old loved riding in the different boats. It was Oliver's first float and he looked like a seasoned champ! He even took a nap on the boat in mommy's arms.



 



Friday, June 20, 2014

Pictures - Just because it has been a while

We took the tram up to the top of Squaw.

Baby sized backpack!

Monday, June 2, 2014

Truckee/Tahoe Playgrounds - Meadow Park

 Meadow Park Playground

Location/Ownership - On Donner Trail Road near its intersection with Donner Pass Road, behind Truckee Donner PUD/Truckee Donner Rec and Park District
Little Kids Structure -No
Big Kids Structure - yes,standard climb up slide down
Baby Swings - nope!
Big Kid Swings - nope!
Puzzles -no
Grassy area - yes tons!
BBQ - One small BBQ near parking lot
Picnic tables - 2 tables near BBQ
Shade/Sun - All sun! Great for spring and fall cool days.
Drinking Fountain - Yes, near bathroom
Bathrooms - Yes, In the little house between the parking area and the playground
Other - Baseball fields with some small bleachers and soccer fields

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Teeth

Ollie's 1st tooth came in on February 9th with the second one on February 13th.
Tooth 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 all came in May!!! It sounds terrible but the teeth don't seem to bother him. Or more likely I don't really know what is bothering him on any given day!!