Things to Do With Children in Enid, Oklahoma

History

• Even kids who tend to think history is a little boring will likely find the Chisholm Trail Coalition̵7;s (chisholmtrailcoalition.org) costumed guides engaging as they lead you on a lively, anecdote-rich walking tour of downtown Enid. The famous Chisholm Trail brought Texas cattle to the Kansas railroads, so there are plenty of cowboy stories to entertain the kids. If your kids are big railroad fans, sneak a peek inside the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma (railroadmuseumofoklahoma.org). Though the exhibits of railroad day artifacts might not grab their attentions, the working model trains are too cool to pass up. Ask for the museum scavenger hunt when you visit the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (csrhc.org) so the kids can stay focused on crossing off items while you explore the history of Oklahoma and the West.

Sports

• It might take kids a few minutes to warm up to the retro roller skating rink vibe of Skate Town (skatetownenid.com), but once they̵7;ve double-knotted their rented skates and figure out how to keep their balance on the wooden rink, they̵7;ll likely start zipping around in circles with big smiles on their faces. You can also take the kids for a round of miniature golf at 4RKids Putt-Putt (4rkids.com) -- and you̵7;ll be supporting a local organization that helps special needs adults find jobs. The course is only open in warm weather, so if you̵7;re visiting off season, call to check the hours. Young baseball fans will enjoy watching the NOC Enid Jets play a game at David Allen Memorial Ballpark (davidallenballpark.com).

Playtime

• Beat the heat and burn off some energy at the Splash Zone Waterpark (splashzonecoupons.com). You̵7;ll find a good mix of daredevil slides and tot-friendly water play areas to keep the kids entertained. At Leonardo̵7;s Discover Warehouse and Adventure Quest (leonardos.org), kids might have a hard time choosing what to do first. They can explore the museum and participate in hands-on activities like carpentry and pottery, check out science exhibits on everything from space to fossils, or play outside on the huge, three-story castle playground. If the weather doesn̵7;t cooperate, take in a movie at the Showplex Cinemas theater (showplexcinemas.com) on U.S. Route 60.

Parks

• Kids will love taking the train that travels around Meadowlake Park (enid.org). When you̵7;re done, hop off to explore the rest of the 110-acre park, which includes a playground, walking trails and a lake where kids can try their luck at fishing. At Government Springs Park, the fact that the park̵7;s lake was a watering hole for cattle on the Chisholm trail might interest some kids, but even if they̵7;re nonplussed, they̵7;ll still enjoy the park, which has play equipment and a nature trail that takes you past a waterfall.