Recently Cameron and I went to explore a playground that I had been hearing so many great things about. It’s the South Oxford Park, located on South Oxford Street at Atlantic Commons (Between Hanson Place and Atlantic Ave). Although it sounds off the beaten path, it’s just down the street from Music Together and the Beer Garden Der Schwarze Kölner – so really you’ve most likely been right near it, and never knew! Well, weather this park is near you – or not, it is most definitely worth the trek.
Half of the park is a huge AstroTurf field – although quite sunny, it’s a nice open place for the kids to play. We brought bubbles and some balls. Cam had fun exploring the space. It almost feels a little suburban there, with the Atlantic Commons town homes surrounding you, and not a whole lot of street traffic to speak of. The park also has some tennis courts, which I hear are much less busy than the ones at Fort Greene Park.
Down a path you will see large cattails that look like sculpture, but they actually form a water feature that I’ve been told is pretty great. Unfortunately, it’s not on quite yet, but should be after Memorial Day. Past the sprinklers is a nice little playground. It’s got a great slide that ends close to the ground – perfect for Cameron’s daredevil head first sliding technique since there’s no big drop off at the end. The ground also has rubber padding. Although the playground is better for kids a little older than my little guy (17 months) he navigated it just fine, and found many fun things to explore. This is certainly a playground we can grow into – and believe me, we will be back, many, many times!
The new semester at Music Together of Fort Greene / Clinton Hill is starting next week, and they are allowing people to join in for a free trial. Here’s the schedule:
Monday, Jan. 25 @ 11:15 am
Friday, Jan. 29 @ 9:45 and 10:45 am
Friday, Jan. 29 @ 11:45 for pre-crawling babies only.
Saturday, Jan. 30 @ 9:45, 10:45, and 11:45 am.
All classes are for mixed ages (infants to five yrs old) except Fri 11:45 am
Music Together asks that you email them letting them know what day and time you’ll attend, as well as your child’s name, date of birth, your name, email, and phone number. Their address is: brooklynmusictogether@gmail.com
Cameron and I did Music Together last semester with a bunch of friends and it was great fun! He really enjoyed it – and even though I feel it is a bit expensive, I think it is worth the money, especially in the winter when it’s hard to find an indoor activity in the neighborhood.
Music Together of Fort Greene / Clinton Hill is located at 138 South Oxford St, off Hanson Place, second floor.
Lately after Music Together class Cameron and I have been stopping in at the Connecticut Muffin on Lafayette for lunch. They have some tasty sandwiches (Cameron and I share the curry chicken salad sandwich,) as well as bagels and muffins (of course,) both of which Cameron is more than happy to snack on. Plus they have high chairs and plenty of room for strollers. Cameron likes to sit up front near the drink cooler because it makes entertaining noises. Check it out for an affordable lunch out you can share with your little one!
As far as I can tell Tres Leches is basically the song leaders from Music Together doing their own thing. They are having a show today, Friday in Prospect Lefferts Garden. MAP Here’s the info:
The show is at the Maple Street School – 21 Lincoln Rd.
at 4:15-5ish
the cost is $5
Q or B train to Prospect Park, exit Lincoln Rd. (school is directly on right, after exit)
I know Cameron really loves Music Together, so I thought this might be fun for him as well. Maybe we will see you there!
