Make a C list of the things you are not interested in. Many parks vary their hours depending on the day of the week and time of year. Also, get the times of any special events during the day, such as afternoon parades or evening fireworks shows. You can schedule your day around those events if they are on your A list. Get this information from the park s Internet site, a brochure or by calling the park just before leaving home.
Many parks have a toll-free information line.
Get a map of the park ahead of time. It will help you plan your day, and it will also help children visualize the adventure ahead. Major parks have ATM machines, but you can avoid a service charge and possibly a waiting line by doing this ahead of time. You can avoid this line entirely. Buy your tickets before you arrive at the park.