While we love a good afternoon lounge on a pool float, there are only so many hours until you get bored—especially if you’re under the age of 12. The best pool toys allow you and your kids to explore ...

For parents of young kids, a beach day involves a lot of packing, planning, and supplies. A simple shower curtain liner, new or used, is an essential item for any family beach bag. Parents can use the ...

Nine-month-old Violette Brintnall and her mother, Brittany Cummings, center, play in the water at the city's new splash pad at Burroughs Creek park, 900 E. 15th St., on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Cummings ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - School is out for the summer, and many kids will soon be hitting the pool, but swim instructors are urging parents to remember that safety should always come first. According ...

Getting your children an inflatable water slide is a welcome treat any summer—especially when temperatures are high and community pools are too crowded. Luckily, getting one set up and ready to go ...

The playground is at 5900 Whittier Dr., Raleigh.I'll admit it. I've written a lot about the new playground at Raleigh's Optimist Park. But it's exciting when a new play space opens - and this park is ...