Imagine That! 11 Spots Where Creative Kids Can Play Pretend

In a land not so far away there are awesome places for all day imaginary play.

By Allison Sutcliffe July 26, 2017

Forget “playing” dress-up. Your sidekick sports her creative get-up anywhere and everywhere. Because for her, pretend play isn’t reserved for playtime; it’s a way of life. Celebrate her super-sized imagination at museums and parks that take it to the next level. Flip through to find spots where your kiddo can dream of being president, take to the seas pirate style, go on safari and more!

Construct the Next Big Thing at Imagination Playground—NYC, Ny

Strap on your thinking cap before heading out to play at the Imagination Playground in Manhattan’s Burling Slip. It’s an “if you build it, they will come” hot spot where kiddos unleash their imaginations using sand, water and larger-than-life foam construction blocks to build whatever their hearts' desire. It’s amazing to watch petite players work side by side, designing and sharing surprisingly innovative ideas as they build everything from artsy abstract pieces to realistic structures, begging for climb time. It’s quite a sight. Dream on!

Online: nycgovparks.org

photo: Imagination Playground via Facebook

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—Allison Sutcliffe & Melissa Heckscher