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.)
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 Schuykill Center for Environmental Education has hiking trails, a pavilion, exhibits and numerous events. Free but membership encouraged.read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 8480 Hagys Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128
- (215) 482-7300
- http://www.schuylkillcenter.org
Wissahickon Environmental Center is a nature center that is open every second Saturday with free hands-on activities. The nature paths...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- Andorra Natural Area, Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118
- (215) 685-9285
- WEC@phila.gov
- http://www.fairmountpark.org/WissahickonEC.asp
Pennypack Farm Education Center is a wonderful farm that teaches about sustainable food systems. They have various children's programs,...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 685 Mann Rd., Horsham, PA, 19044
- (215) 646-3943
- http://www.pennypackfarm.org
Founded in 1965, The Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country. Envisioning an "island...read more
- 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128
- (215) 482-7300
- scee@schuylkillcenter.org
- http://www.schuylkillcenter.org
Paumbo Recreation Center offers a variety of classes. There is a playground for toddlers and young children and playing fields for...read more
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| Cost: | Free |
- 725 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
- (215) 686-1783
- http://www.phila.gov/findrec/RecCenterDetails.aspx?ID=808
Tees Gold Center offers a driving range, two 18 hole miniature golf courses, batting cages, and an extreme skate park. read more
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| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 707 Conshohocken Rd, Conshohocken, PA, 19428
- (610) 834-0845
- http://www.teesgolfcenter.com
Francisville Rec Center offers 2 playgrounds (tot and older kid zone). Water feature, pool, basketball courts, ball fields and grassy...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 1750 Wiley St, Philadelaphia, PA, 19130
Churchville Nature Center has a 2 miles of nature trails, children's clubs, the Lenape village, bird and wildlife walks and campfire...read more
- 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA, 18966
- (215) 357-4005
- http://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Bryn Mawr Community Center has tennis courts and meeting rooms (4.1 acres).read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 9 S Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=713
