Outdoor Activities for Kids in Philadelphia
30 outdoor adventures for families in Philadelphia. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania. 11 listings are free. Qualified listings include age ratings, stroller access, and practical planning tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 30 indexable picks for this page in Philadelphia, PA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
14 for infants, 26 for toddlers, 29 for little kids, 30 for big kids.
Weather and access
16 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 30 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 24 stroller-friendly stops. 8 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
11 free picks. 13 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
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
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
4.8 starsMorris Arboretum has a favorite spot called the 'Out on a Limb' tree canopy walk, a suspended walkway about 50 feet up in the treetops that older kids
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
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.
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeVon Colln Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Tours & ExperiencesFreeJames G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesMorris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeKids Castle Central Park
Ages: 2-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeAnna C. Verna Playground
Ages: 2-10
Tours & ExperiencesFreeJenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Ages: All ages
Farms & NaturePartially FreePHS Meadowbrook Farm
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeSister Cities Park
Ages: Best for ages 0 to 9
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeFitzpatrick Playground
Ages: 2-12
Outdoor AdventuresTreetop Quest Philly Adventure Park and Ziplines
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (minimum age/weight requirements apply)
Zoos & AquariumsFreeJohn Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Ages: Ages 4 to 12 for wildlife watching, short trails, binoculars, and hands-on nature learning
Tours & ExperiencesFreeAwbury Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Philadelphia?
- 30 outdoor family activities in Philadelphia. Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania, Kids Castle Central Park, Anna C. Verna Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Philadelphia?
- 11 outdoor activities in Philadelphia are free, including Von Colln Playground, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, Kids Castle Central Park.
- How many outdoor activities in Philadelphia are stroller-friendly?
- 24 of the 30 outdoor activities in Philadelphia are fully stroller-friendly.
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