Hike in a park or take your children on shorter adventures, many of them free

If you don’t want that much structure or to pay so much for some spring break fun, it’s time to check out other places in the metro area. Here are some ideas:

• The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department has information on the city’s parks, lakes and fishing.

• Enjoy a hike in Martin Park Nature Center, a unique respite located in the middle of the city off of Memorial Road.

• The Oklahoma City Visitors Guide, produced by the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, has more ideas for kids of all ages. Get a digital or printed copy, and browse for ideas of all ages. By the time you finish it, you won’t have enough time over spring break to do them all.