Disclosures

This page documents how KidPaths is produced and funded. It exists so that parents using the site can understand where our recommendations come from, where our revenue comes from, and how those two things relate.

Editorial process

KidPaths brings together information published by venues and parent reviews from across the web. We use those sources to explain age fit, costs, visit length and practical details in our own words. Kit is the byline used for KidPaths guides and listings. Our guides are research-based; a listing does not mean the KidPaths team has visited the venue.

Parent reviews describe individual experiences and can disagree. We use them as context, rather than a guarantee of what every family will find. Check current prices, hours and access with the venue before visiting. A last-verified date refers to a review of the listing information, not an in-person visit.

Photo standard

Every listing's hero photo has to clear a six-point rubric. We run the rubric on each listing before it can be indexed, and we re-run it on the active catalog on a recurring cadence. Anything that fails is hidden from search and from the public city pages until a replacement photo is sourced.

1. Authenticity. A real camera photo of the actual venue. Not a logo, not an icon, not a Google Maps screenshot, not a synthetic render, not a 3D rendering, not a watermark-defaced stock photo.
2. Venue-specific. The photo shows this named venue. Not a same-name franchise in a different city, not a generic landmark substituted in, not a stock skyline of the city the venue happens to be in.
3. Kid context. For kid-activity venues (playgrounds, museums, indoor play, water parks), the photo shows what families with kids actually see when they walk in.
4. Resolution. At least 1200 by 630 pixels after resize. JPEG, PNG, or WebP. Blurry or tiny images are rejected.
5. Unique. No two listings share a hero photo, verified with a content hash.
6. City correct. The venue's coordinates have to be within 50 miles of the city we've assigned it to.

Content standard

A photo isn't enough. Each indexed listing also has to carry a substantial original planning copy across its description and family detail fields. Qualified listings cover age fit, what a visit involves, useful logistics, and cost context without relying on generic category filler. Listings under that bar are hidden from search and public city pages until the gaps are resolved.

City pages and category pages have their own bar. A city only earns a dedicated landing page when it has at least 5 indexable listings, and a city by category landing page only appears when it has at least 3. We would rather show a tight city page than a padded one.

Editorial review

Listings need enough supporting information to help a family decide whether to go. Where sources conflict or a detail cannot be confirmed, we leave it out or flag the uncertainty. Pages with missing or unreliable information can be held back until those gaps are resolved.

We do not generate listing photos, fabricate parent tips, or manufacture reviews. If a piece of content doesn't add something a parent couldn't get from the venue's own website, we don't ship it.

Affiliate relationships

KidPaths participates in affiliate programs with several family travel and booking partners. When you click a booking or product link on a listing or guide and complete a purchase, KidPaths may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We disclose affiliate relationships in line with FTC guidance. An affiliate link never changes the editorial verdict on whether a venue is worth your time. Payment does not buy inclusion in our editorial picks or a higher ranking. Any separate sponsored placement must be labeled.

Booking links may include Viator and GetYourGuide. The booking provider is named beside each link. Other links may take you directly to a venue or ticket provider without earning KidPaths a commission.

Advertising

KidPaths may display Google AdSense advertising or ads from another approved partner on eligible pages. Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies as described in our privacy policy. Advertising is segmented from editorial; we do not allow advertiser influence over which venues are listed, how they are described, or where they appear in guides.

Photos

Listing photos should show the named venue and help families understand what a visit involves. Sources can include venue websites, published photo listings and press materials. A source credit identifies where a photo came from; it does not by itself establish permission to reuse it. If you own a photo and have a question about its use, contact hello@kidpaths.com with the page URL. Editorial illustrations elsewhere on the site are separate from photos of real venues.

Corrections

If a listing is wrong, closed, or has changed in ways that matter to a parent visiting, please email hello@kidpaths.com. Include the page URL and a current source when available. We prioritize corrections that affect a family's visit, including closures, access restrictions and pricing changes.

Publisher

KidPaths is an independent family activity directory. For business or legal inquiries: email hello@kidpaths.com.