Durango Colorado Real Estate Land Homes Ranches

The Family Page


The page where Family Matters... ...it's about fun, tradition, values and the FamilyTime DVD!

A special gift for you, the FAMILYTIME Video to all my customers!  It's free! Make the most of every moment with your family! This FamilyTime video is sponsored by the National Association of Realtors. It is designed with ideas to help families find a "house of gold" in their own home.

        A special gift from people who care about families.....email me with your name and address and I will send you this special gift. 

Kids Daycare and Preschool Services:

First United Methodist Church Christian School,  2917 Aspen Dr. Durango, (970) 247-8680

Lil Tykes Playschool, 2178 Crestview (970) 259-6049

Children's House of Durango, 1689 W 3 Ave, (970) 259-1089

Durango Early Leaning Center, 890 E 3rd Ave, (970)259-1483

Finding Fun Things for Kids to do:

Durango offers some great opportunities for families and kids.  In addition to the long list of outdoor activities, such as skiing, hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and rafting, there are a number of organizations that offer special services for children of all ages.

The Children's Museum of Durango, 802 E. 2nd Ave, (970) 259-9234 

The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum, 479 Main Ave, (970 385-8854

The Durango Community Recreation Center, 2800 N. Main Ave, (970) 375-7300

The Durango Public Library, 1188 2nd Ave, (970) 375-3380

The Animas River Trail, approximately 5 miles of hard-surface trail running through town along the beautiful Animas River.  It's an easy scenic walk, jog or ride for people of all ages. The north end is the intersection of 32nd street and E. 2nd Ave and travels south near the Durango Mall.

Recommended Children/Parents Resources:

How to Really Parent Your Child, this book was written by Ross Campbell. Excellent resource for parents anticipating what a child needs instead of reacting to what a child does.

How to Really Parent Your Teenager, this book also written by Ross Campbell.  Another excellent resource for parents raising balanced teens in an unbalanced world.

Best Hikes with Children in Colorado, by Maureen Keilty, is an awesome book with great hikes in the Durango area.

Know Your Trees, a family hiking journal.  Download your journal today at bhg.com/hiking journal.   Before you go to the forest, visit their fun website at abundantforests.org.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donna Bauer