Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Orlando
25 outdoor adventures for families in Orlando. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Dr Philips Playground, Bok Tower Gardens, Kissimmee Lakefront Park. 9 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Dr Philips Playground
5 starsDr. Philips Playground is a well-maintained neighborhood playground near the Dr. P. Phillips Community Park complex with a perfect 5.0 rating from loc
Bok Tower Gardens
4.8 starsBok Tower Gardens is anchored by a 205-foot Gothic and Art Deco carillon tower — 60 bronze bells that ring out across the gardens at 3PM in a daily co
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
4.8 starsKissimmee Lakefront Park is one of the highest-rated public parks in the entire Orlando area with 9,000+ reviews at 4.8 stars — that tells you somethi
Community Playground
4.8 starsCommunity Playground in Winter Park is one of the best free playgrounds in the Orlando area — large, well-maintained, and genuinely engaging with stru
PASEO Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild PASEO
4.8 starsThe PASEO lantern festival transforms the Central Florida Zoo grounds after dark into a glowing landscape of silk lanterns shaped like animals, mythol
FreeDr Philips Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Bok Tower Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-10; parents and grandparents love it
FreeKissimmee Lakefront Park
Ages: All ages — playground, fishing, splash pad area, walking paths, and events
FreeCommunity Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
PASEO Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild PASEO
Ages: All ages — stunning for every age group
Harry P Leu Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 0-8; also lovely for parents who want a peaceful walk
McKee Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages welcome; best for families with kids 0-10
FreeLaureate Park Zipline Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreePort St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 0-10; a peaceful nature outing for families
Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park Zip Line
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (min 7 years old; weight/height restrictions apply)
Nona Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up (most water activities require swimming ability)
Wild Florida Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
Camp Jurassic
Ages: Best for ages 2-12; requires Islands of Adventure admission
FreeBlue Jacket Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12; dog park popular with families who have pets
FreeLake Eola Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Jungle Zone
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeShadow Bay Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12; fishing access for older kids too
Leu Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 0-8
FreeDr. P. Phillips Community Park
Ages: All ages — playground for younger kids, sports facilities and trails for older kids and teens
Partially FreeWayne M. Densch Discovery Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Wonder Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Fun Spot America Theme Parks - Kissimmee
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Jungle Adventures, A Real Florida Animal Park
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Orlando?
- 25 outdoor family activities in Orlando. Highest rated: Dr Philips Playground, Bok Tower Gardens, Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Community Playground, PASEO Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild PASEO. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Orlando?
- 9 outdoor activities in Orlando are free, including Dr Philips Playground, Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Community Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Orlando are stroller-friendly?
- 20 of the 25 outdoor activities in Orlando are fully stroller-friendly.
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