Outside of work hours, the whole family can spend time together with the various activities offered at the Research Park. The park hosts year-round, family-friendly events, such as the monthly Fire @ Five Happy Hour from May to October. Additionally, the park hosts holiday celebrations, including Halloween Trick-or-Treating, Lunar New Year, Diwali, and more.
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On any day, kids can play on the Global Spinner, which is a two-level, rotating playground structure. Or, if you are in the mood to relax, kick back and enjoy the view from the benches around the pond located behind 2100 S. Oak Street.