Links
Parent/Child
- aparentinsilverspring.com - Great resource for recurring local activities and links to schools/programs. If you are a parent in this area, check this out!
- takomapakk yahoo list serve - press "join this group" to subscribe to this list serve of local parents. Discussions on everything from parenting advice to good local contractors.
- Takoma Attachment Parenting
- MyAsianKidDC - a resource for families with children adopted from Asia, as well as those interested in Asian culture or adoption
Play
- Kaboom - Find and create and rate local parks and playgrounds.
- The Takoma Park Play Committee, formed in the spring of 2009, has the goal of promoting play throughout Takoma Park.
Activities for Kids
- Activity Rocket - look up classes for children throughout Montgomery County
Takoma Park, Maryland
- Takoma Park Recreation Department – (our sponsor) - Lots of great classes and activities.
- On-line Registration for Takoma Park Recreation Dept. - Create an account and register for classes.
- City of Takoma Park Parks
- City of Takoma Park, Maryland
- Takoma Park Library - Story times, guest performers, etc.
Montgomery County, Maryland
- Montgomery County Department of Recreation - classes for children and adults.
- RecWeb Online Class Registration - Register for classes with Montgomery County Dept. of Recreation, on-line.
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Montgomery County Parks List - List of all the Montgomery County Parks - extensive
- Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission - they own more parks, pools, gyms, etc than anybody else. Everything from nature classes to yoga classes and swim lessons.
- Montgomery County Libraries - story times in every branch.
- Public pools in Montgomery County - indoor and outdoor
Prince Georges County, Maryland
- PG Department of Recreation - classes and programs for children and adults.
- On-line registration for classes with PG Dept. of Recreation
- Prince Georges County Libraries - Check out storytime in the Hyattsville Branch
- Public pools in Prince Georges County
District of Columbia
- DC Department of Parks and Recreation - classes for children and adults, pools.
- DC Dept. of Recreation On-line Registration for classes
- DC Public Libraries - Preschool Storytime at Takoma Park Library is 10:30 on Wednesdays
- Public pools in the DC Dept. of Parks and Recreation
Off Topic - Where to get good contractors or service
- Washington Consumer Checkbook - nonprofit consumer organization founded in 1974. You can't afford not to subscribe. $34 for two years.
- Angies List - for profit consumer advice, it is has been in the Washington DC area since 2006. $88 per year, monthly memberships available.