Press release from Asheville Parks & Recreation
Area families are in for a fun-packed time during Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR)’s annual Tiny Tykes Day at Martin Luther King Jr. Park from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. The free family festival features hands-on experiences and adventures tailored for kids ages 5 and under including tumble and bounce houses, face painting, twisty balloons, craft making, biking, obstacle courses, special guests, train rides, sing-alongs, and more!
“From youth and adult sports leagues to woodworking classes and low-impact hikes for older adults, we know our community is strongest when everyone from infants to retirees has the opportunity to be healthy and successful,” according to D. Tyrell McGirt, APR Director. “Throughout the year, we host many hours of toddler discovery programs in parks and at community centers including Stephens-Lee and Tempie Avery Montford that inspire curiosity, foster imagination, and set the stage for a world where every child feels supported to achieve their dreams no matter their background. Tiny Tykes Day combines the best elements of those programs and brings them to the largest audience possible at beautiful Martin Luther King Jr. Park in the historic East End neighborhood – with plenty of room to accommodate hundreds of Asheville’s youngest explorers.”
Designed to encourage critical decision making and patience, APR program leaders will be stationed around MLK Park’s expansive ballfield hosting fun activities to build intellectual thinking and develop motor skills using bubbles, balloons, bikes, bounce houses, dinosaurs, and much more. The park is located on 50 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Asheville. Bleacher seating is available, but families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to stay closer to the action.
Admission is free for Tiny Tykes Day. For a complete list of current toddler discovery programs, visit APR’s online registration system. Advance registration is strongly encouraged for toddler discovery programs as space is limited and they fill up quickly.
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