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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Elwell Field is a neighborhood park with tennis, baseball, basketball, soccer, football and lacrosse.read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 700 Ardmore Ave, Havertown, PA, 19083
Lewis J. Smith Park & Swimming Pool has swimming pools, children’s pool, bathhouse facilities, and street hockey. (6.7 Acres) read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 122 Mary Waters Ford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=725
Lorimer Park is a 230 acre oasis of woods and meadows. Activities include hiking, picnicking, bird and animal watching, horseback riding...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006
- (215) 947-3477
- http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/cwp/view,A,1517,Q,26405,parksNav,%7C.asp
At Maple Acres Farm Market you can pick your own fruits, vegetables and flowers. Tours and hayrides also available.read more
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| Cost: | Free |
- 2656 Narcissa Rd., Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462
- (610) 828-7395
- http://www.mapleacresfarmmarket.com
Phoenixville Farmer's Market is open Saturdays, 9am to 1pm May 9 - November 28. Live music every week at 10am. Artists at the Market...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- Bridge Street & Taylor Alley, Phoenixville, PA, 19453
- http://www.phoenixvillefarmersmarket.org
Riverbend Environmental Education Center has exploration camps, nature clubs, 30 acres of trails, and an animal nature center.read more
- 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, 19035
- (610) 527-5234
- http://www.riverbendeec.org
The Academy of Natural Sciences has a variety of family programs including Safari Overnight and Tiny Tot Explorers. There is Butterfly...read more
- 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
- (215) 299-1000
- http://www.ansp.org
Von Colln playground has a playset , slides and swings. Also has ball fields, picnic tables and sunny grassy areas. read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 23rd & Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
West Chester's Growers' Market is open from 9AM-1PM on Saturdays May thru November.read more
| Cost: | Free |
- North Church and West Chestnut Sts., West Chester, PA, 19380
- http://www.westchestergrowersmarket.com
At Willow Creek Orchards you can pick your own organic fruits and vegetables. read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 3215 Stump Hall Rd., Collegeville, PA, 19426
- (610) 584-8202
- http://www.willowcreekorchards.com