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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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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Silver Lake Nature Center has trails, great kids programs, canoeing, fishing demonstrations, and lots more fun things to do. read more
- 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA, 19007
- (215) 785-1177
- http://www.silverlakenaturecenter.org
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
Briar Bush Nature Center includes nature trails, museum, a bird observatory, and a pond.read more
- 1212 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA, 19001
- (215) 887-6603
- http://www.briarbush.org
McKaig Nature Center is to be found on 90 acres of woodland and is one of the township's best kept secrets. We only discovered it thanks...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- Croton Road, Wayne, PA, 19087
- (610) 964-1004
- http://umphf.org/mckaig.htm
Great Valley Nature Center has a bird of prey center, summer camp sleepovers, and a ton of classes kids will love.read more
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| Cost: | Free |
- Rt. 29 and Hollow Road, Devault, PA, 19432
- (610) 935-9777
- http://www.gvnc.org
Peace Valley Nature Center has programs that include weekly bird walks, moonlight hikes, and star watching. Kids programs also available.read more
- 170 Chapman Road, Doylestown, PA, 18901
- (215) 345-7860
- http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.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
Kenealy Nature Park offers hiking and bridle trails. (87.0 Acres)read more
| Cost: | Free |
- Youngs Ford Road & Monticello Drive, Gladwyne, PA, 19035
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=723
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
Eco Valley Nature Park is currently an undeveloped open space (5.9 Acres).read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 400 Mary Waters Ford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=715