Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Philadelphia
17 outdoor adventures for families in Philadelphia. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, Kids Castle Central Park, Reeves-Reed Arboretum. 12 listings are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 17 indexable picks for this page in Philadelphia, PA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
6 for infants, 16 for toddlers, 16 for little kids, 17 for big kids.
Weather and access
17 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 9 stroller-friendly stops.
Cost scan
12 free picks. 2 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Von Colln Playground
5 starsVon Colln Playground sits adjacent to the scenic Von Colln Athletic Field near the Philadelphia Museum of Art area, giving kids both playground equipm
Kids Castle Central Park
4.8 starsKids Castle is a beloved community playground in Bucks County with a massive wooden castle-themed structure that has delighted generations of kids. Th
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
4.8 starsReeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ has spectacular daffodil and azalea displays in spring that kids love running through. The Whale Pond area and woo
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
4.8 starsThe Kaskey Memorial Park (the 'Penn Biology Pond') is a favorite spot on the University of Pennsylvania campus, a small botanical garden with a koi po
Anna C. Verna Playground
4.8 starsThis well-maintained South Philadelphia neighborhood playground offers a clean, safe space to play in the heart of a family-friendly residential area.
FreeVon Colln Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeKids Castle Central Park
Ages: 2-12
FreeReeves-Reed Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeJames G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Ages: All ages
FreeAnna C. Verna Playground
Ages: 2-10
FreeFitzpatrick Playground
Ages: 2-12
FreeAwbury Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Partially FreePHS Meadowbrook Farm
Ages: All ages
Treetop Quest Philly Adventure Park and Ziplines
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (minimum age/weight requirements apply)
FreeChildren's Playground at FDR Park
Ages: 2-10
FreeChampions Park Playground
Ages: 2-12
FreeEast Fairmount Park
Ages: All ages
FreeHerron Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Partially FreeFranklin Square
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Partially FreeFDR Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-16
Bear Country
Ages: All ages
FreeWissinoming Park
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Philadelphia?
- 17 outdoor family activities in Philadelphia. Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, Kids Castle Central Park, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, Anna C. Verna Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Philadelphia?
- 12 outdoor activities in Philadelphia are free, including Von Colln Playground, Kids Castle Central Park, Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
- How many outdoor activities in Philadelphia are stroller-friendly?
- 9 of the 17 outdoor activities in Philadelphia are fully stroller-friendly.
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