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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Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is a non-profit organization located in East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA. Founded over 100...read more
- 33rd and Oxford Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
- (215) 765-4325
- info@smithkidsplayplace.org
- http://www.smithkidsplayplace.org
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
The Japanese House Garden is a seventeenth-century authentic Shoin-style Japanese house & garden in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park...read more
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| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
- (215) 878-5097
- http://www.shofuso.com
Harriton Park is a historic site that houses the Harriton House Museum and a nature park. (13.0 Acres)read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 500 Harriton Road, Rosemont, PA, 19010
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=721
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
Woodbine Park is 2 acres and includes play area, tot lot, picnic area, basketball and multipurpose courts.read more
| Cost: | Free |
- Woodbine Avenue, Paoli, PA, 19301
- http://www.tredyffrin.org/departments/parks/parks/
McMoran Park has baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, tennis courts, tot lot, children’s play ground, picnic tables,...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 154 Mary Waters Ford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
- http://www.lowermerion.org/Index.aspx?page=726
Springton Manor Park is a 300 acre demonstration farm where you can meet the animals and tour the Butterfly House. An interpretive...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, PA, 19343
- (610) 942-2450
- http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/cwp/view.asp?A=1550&Q=616437
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