I've been going to Silver for 10 years. This is the most action packed place to bring the kids! Whirlpool sponsored splash pad with BIG water guns every 15 mins, beach time at the Lake, playground on the beach 200 yards from shoreline, ride on indoor horse carousel about 500 yards from beach (mostly Fri, sat, sun, hours vary), and visit concessions or Silver Beach Pizza for mid-day lunch or snack. We set up camp on the beach and run around doing different activities. My tips: there is no shade, be prepared. All parking costs money or you'll just drive around aimlessly looking for open spots on residential streets (I buy the Silver Beach parking pass and highly recommend if you'll visit more than 2 times a year - pays for itself). If you go to Silver Beach Pizza on weekends, make a reservation or check-in early (long waits 2+ hours) and you need shoes and cover-ups for girls suits, boys are fine with beach shirt/shorts. Running water restrooms are available at beach with rinse off areas. Have fun, bring minnow fishing nets and challenge the family to catch a minnow for a group reward of ice cream at the concessions!! Bring boogie boards, and tons of sand toys!! This whole area lacks shade, sun protection is really important.