'Virgin River' star Ben Hollingsworth says his kids have freedom in small town that 'doesn't fly' in LA

Ben Hollingsworth is all about giving his young kids the freedoms he grew up with.

During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 42-year-old actor discussed his participation in the upcoming Meet Cute Con, the latest season of " Virgin River " and how raising his kids in a small town affords them certain freedoms.

"Our kids are actually, we're able to kind of let them go off and be like, be back at five, which I feel like is kind of gone away now," he explained.

"It's really, really tricky to do that.

You definitely can't do it in major cities, or you'll be arrested as a parent.

Like, what are you doing? Letting your kid run across Ventura Boulevard? In LA, that doesn't fly." He went on to say that he is "thankful" he is able to give his children the kind of life where they can play outside as long as they are "back by this time when the sun goes down," noting, "I'm happy to provide them with some of what I got growing up." 'DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES' STAR JAMES DENTON SAYS LA IS 'NOT A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE KIDS' DUE TO IMAGE CULTURE Another way they have managed to keep their children out of the Hollywood bubble and grounded is by keeping them active in sports and through family activities, including hikes.

WATCH: Ben Hollingsworth is 'grateful' to give his three children the childhood he had The actor also shared that while shooting season three of the show in British Columbia, Canada, his wife got pregnant with their third child, and inspired their big life change.

WATCH: Ben Hollingsworth and his family moved to a 'Virgin River-esque town' "I'll be transparent with you, I won't say where we are, but we did move out of a large center and we actually did move to a very Virgin River-esque town because of 'Virgin River,'" he said.

"We got pregnant with our third and we made a decision to put down roots in a smaller place.

And raising your kids in small town is just, it's a luxury, and we're very happy that we're able to provide that for the kiddos." He admitted that for them spending more time outside of Los Angeles happened "organically," noting that he isn't the only Hollywood star choosing to leave the city, citing Jana Kramer and Bethany Joy Lenz as examples.

JONAH HILL ABANDONED LOS ANGELES TO RAISE GROWING FAMILY IN ‘VERY SMALL TOWN’ Hollingsworth also shared his excitement about participating in the upcoming Meet Cute Con taking place at the Loveless Barn and Virgin Hotels Nashville between November 6 and 8.

The "Small Town Swoon" themed event will bring together stars from "Virgin River," "One Tree Hill" and "The Way Home," providing fans with the warmth, romance, and community they see on television in real-life.

WATCH: Ben Hollingsworth says 'Virgin River' is 'apple pie entertainment' "I think community is the key," he said.