[quote=threadkiller]I’m gonna have to beg to differ from the consensus. I felt the same way when I bought 2 years ago, I wanted a big yard, and I got it. Now the yard is a lot of work, water is too damn expensive, especially when tied to the sewer bill. Kids these days don’t seem to go out and play like we did when growing up. I don’t mind mowing it, only takes 20 minutes or so. To properly maintain a large yard is expensive, not as much as a pool but still not cheap. I love our yard but there is a lot to be said for concrete,lasts forever and needs no care,no water , no fertilizer. Throw a lounger on it and it becomes pretty inviting.[/quote]
When I say yard, I don’t strictly mean real grass. You can go artificial grass or even concrete. Just a fenced in place for the kids to play where you can keep an eye on them while you’re inside makes a huge deal. My toddler wants to go out in the yard everyday. I live 2-3 blocks away from the park, yet I’m using my yard much much more than I use the park. Carrying all the toys he wants to play with to park would be a huge pain. I can’t picture doing that everyday.
