Not every hot-weather outing needs to become an all-day production. For Milan families looking for a quick place to cool off, Wilson Park offers free water play without leaving town. The elephant-themed splash pad sits beside the playground and near a shaded pavilion, allowing families to combine a few runs through the water with lunch, playground time or a break in the shade. Children can turn interactive features, duck beneath a dome of water and play around the large elephant …
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