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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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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L.A.D. Park is a 15 acre park. Facilities: two tennis courts, one volleyball court, 2 tot lots, picnic area, two 60' baseball diamonds,...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 799 Tory Hollow Road, Berwyn, PA, 19312
- http://www.tredyffrin.org/departments/parks/parks/
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
Valley Forge National Historical Park is just a few miles outside Philadelphia and is a treasure trove of Independence history. Start...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
- (610) 783-1077
- http://www.historicphiladelphia.org/valley-forge/
Lights of Liberty is a 1 hour award winning historical light show. Reservations required. See website for dates and tickets.read more
| Cost: | $$$$ |
- Liberty Center, 6th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
- http://historicphiladelphia.org/night/lights-of-liberty/
The Academy of Natural Sciences has a variety of family programs including Safari Overnight and Tiny Tot Explorers. There is Butterfly...read more
- 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
- (215) 299-1000
- http://www.ansp.org
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College has a great website that is worth checking for fun seasonal activities that include guided...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, , PA, 19081
- (610) 328-8025
- http://www.scottarboretum.org
Norview Farm is a small farm with animals (chickens, rabbits, goats, and pigs), playground and garden shop. Petrucci's Ice Cream shop...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 670 N Henderson Road, King of Prussia , PA, 19406
- (610) 265-7820
The Japanese House Garden is a seventeenth-century authentic Shoin-style Japanese house & garden in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park...read more
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| Cost: | $$$$ |
- 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
- (215) 878-5097
- http://www.shofuso.com
Tip Top playground has two playsets, swings and a long slide. read more
| Cost: | Free |
- N Front St and W Allen St, Philadelaphia, PA, 19123
The LOVE statue is located in picturesque JFK plaza. In spring, the sunny park fills with flowers and the mist from the Ellen Phillips...read more
| Cost: | Free |
- 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
- http://www.fairmountpark.org/jfkplaza.asp