They're not the sort to just sit at a park or on a beach doing stuff. Both need to be moving and seeing new stuff (and familiar stuff).
The boys love Dalton park because it's quiet enough to youngest to run and bounce and t'other one likes spending his pocket money on cheap CDs.
As for time for myself, that remains the same whether we're out and about and moving around or sat at home getting on each other's nerves! I'll get some in September!