Outdoor Fun
Ahhh, there's nothing like the great outdoors. Get out there and meet some friends at a neighborhood playground, hike along a nature trail, visit some animals, or cool off at water park. Whether you are looking for an all-day adventure or a 30-minute activity, we have you covered (and if we don't have it all, please add here). So search by age, location, and/ or price or browse the hundreds of choices. Don't forget to Join Now to read and write reviews and join in the discussion! And most importantly, get out there and have some fun! (The cost rating is based on admission for one adult and one child.)
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Sesame Place is the nation’s only theme park based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street. Ideal for families with young...read more
Franklin Square is one of Philadelphia’s five original squares! Kids love the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carouse and Philadelphia-themed...read more
As one of the oldest arboreta in the northeastern United States, Tyler Arboretum offers a place for families to connect to nature....read more
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Merrymead Farm has hayrides, animals, great homemade ice cream and pies, lots of fun fall activities like pick your own pumpkins and...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 2222 Valley Forge Rd., Lansdale, PA, 19446
- (610) 584-4410
- http://www.merrymead.com
Seger Park arguably features the best public tennis courts in the city. It has also has three play areas: Infant/toddler with low slides...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 1020 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA, 19147
- (215) 686-1780
- http://www.phila.gov/findrec/RecCenterDetails.aspx?ID=829
West Chester Rail Road is a tourist railroad in the beautiful Chester Creek Valley. They offer a variety of nostalgic 90 minute train...read more
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| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 500 S. Adams St., West Chester, PA, 19382
- (610) 430-2233
- http://www.westchesterrr.net
Ardmore Ave Swimming pool is for Lower Merion and Narberth residents and a limited number for those outside those areas. Family memberships...read more
| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 124 Ardmore Ave, Ardmore, PA, 19003
- (610) 645-6220
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=587
Ashbridge Memorial Park is a historic site that houses the Harriton House Museum. Nature park. (13.0 Acres) read more
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| Cost: | Free |
- 1301 W Montgomery Avenue, Rosemont, PA, 19035
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=690
Swimming pool for Lower Merion and Narberth residents and limited number for those outside those areas. Family memberships available...read more
- 122 Mary Waters Ford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
- (610) 645-6220
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=587
Freddy Hill Farm has 2 beautiful miniature golf courses, a scenic driving range, batting cages, a farm zoo, delicious homemade ice...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 1440 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, pa, 19446
- (215) 855-1205
- http://www.freddyhill.com
Historic Bartram's Garden is America's oldest botanical garden. You can visit the house, farm buildings, an archaeological dig, wetlands,...read more
| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 54th St. and Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, 19143
- (215) 729-5281
- http://www.bartramsgarden.org
Penns Landing is a waterfront park where summer concerts are held.read more
| Cost: | Free |
- Market St to Lombard St. on the Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
- (215) 922-2386
- http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn's_Landing
Head House farmers market and the fountain outside the market is such fun. Small fountains pop up at intervals around the big center...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 2nd and Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19147