Outdoors is the safest place to be at the moment and with the weather warming up it's a great opportunity take the kids out to play.
After months of them climbing the walls at home, most are chomping at the bit for the chance to play, while parents are generally in need of some caffeine and for someone else to make the snacks for a change.
Thankfully there are loads of places across Greater Manchester offering the opportunity for both and we don't just mean your local park.
Here are just a few from across the region and we're keen to hear about more. If you have one to add to the list email emma.gill@reachplc.com.
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