The next time you take the kids to the park to play, don’t forget to take an older family member or friend.

Here are 10 activities a Grandparent might enjoy participating in, or just watching.

1. Pack a lunch and have a picnic.
2. Take a walk around the park.
3. Play croquet, horseshoes, or putt a golf ball.
4. Fly a kite on a windy day.
5. Go on a scavenger hunt or help make a list of things for the kids to find.
6. Take family pictures.
7. Have a tea party and make it as fancy or as simple as you want.
8. Read a book together.
9. Watch for wildlife such as birds, squirrels, butterflies, bees, and ladybugs. Marvel at them.
10. Strike up an interesting conversation or reminisce about past summers.