I was actually talking about Little Amerricka (East of Madison). Probably going there this August again actually. We haven't been to Bay Beach yet as it is a lot farther away from my parents house ... (and I never went when I was younger (teenage years) because I was too old.)
I don't disagree totally, but it is still a magical place for small (only child) children. Sometimes, the non-ride stuff is more of an attraction to the toddlers .. shows .. character meets .. dance parties, etc.
I took my son when he was 2 and 3. We had friends that were going and we said "why not? he's free!" .. and yes . .there were tons we couldn't go on, but we still had a great time with what we did do. We purposely skipped certain parks knowing there was even less to do for someone that young. We just kept the trips short (2 park days) .. to make it affordable and to be able come back when he was older (4 and now coming up 6) for longer trips now that we are a "family" (two kids).
So, yes, it's not a kid's park, but it's a fine place to go with small children.. for a short period of time.
I think most people have the issue is the cost (for the adults, since kids that young are free) for a trip "they won't remember!". But for me .. I have decided to go MORE often because the young kids are free and makes it significantly cheaper. (It is why I am planning on two trips in a year coming up .. when my daughter is 2 .. and then again right before she turns 3.)