Kid-friendly places in Manchester

A big playground beside Dorr's Pond, where kids watch the ducks, plus an easy one-mile trail.

Giant inflatables and multi-level play structures, with a separate play area for kids under 3.

Minor league baseball with a kids' zone in the stadium, Fungo the mascot, and base running for kids after select games.

A counter diner where kids can watch the griddle from a stool and order pancakes that cover the whole plate.

Hands-on science galleries where kids build, experiment and climb, plus a LEGO mill city made from about 3 million bricks.

Freestyle trampoline courts, foam pits and a warrior course, with Little Leapers sessions for toddlers.

Chicken tenders are the draw here, with an ice cream counter attached that serves mudslides for dessert.

A miniature village for pretend play, with a coffee bar where parents can sit within sight of the play area.