Sweet & Fun New Additions to the Children's Garden at Meijer Gardens!

Yesterday I write about the Lena Meijer Children's Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Today I want to let you know about two new additions to this wonderful area at Meijer Gardens  . . . 

• First - Mary's Ice Cream Parlor! Yes, the Children's Garden now has an Ice Cream Parlor just inside the gate - what could be better! Not only do they have the very delicious ice cream from Hudsonville Ice Cream, but they also have vegan ice cream from Love's Ice Cream - something for everyone. Combine tasty ice cream with retro ice cream parlor "vibes" and you will find these new additions make the Children's Garden - and all of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park better - and more tasty for sure!
• The Ice Cream Parlor isn't the only new thing in the Children's Garden - they added a fun play area featuring "The Big Girl" which is a combination of sculpture and play ground with a safe, impact-absorbing turf base for an inclusive play are for all children. The "Big Girl" is art from Tom Otterness - you may be familiar with his other sculpture at Meijer Gardens - Mad Mom!

If you live near Grand Rapids be sure to add Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park to your family's "to-do" list for this summer. If you do not live nearby, consider making Meijer Garden your summer destination this year - all these new additions to the Children's Garden PLUS Chihuly - what could be better!