Best Parks & Playgrounds in Philadelphia for Kids & Families
11 family-friendly parks & playgrounds with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, Kids Kastle, Little City Activity Center. 6 listings are free. 4 listings are indoor. 6 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and parent tips.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
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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 Kastle
4.8 starsKids Kastle is an indoor play wonderland tucked inside the Gallery at Market East, featuring climbing structures, slides, and themed play areas that f
Little City Activity Center
4.8 starsLittle City Activity Center is a thoughtfully designed small-world playground where the imaginative play setups — mini buildings, pretend shops, and c
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
4.8 starsThe Kaskey Memorial Park (the 'Penn Biology Pond') is a hidden gem on the University of Pennsylvania campus — a small botanical garden with a koi pond
Awbury Arboretum
4.7 starsAwbury Arboretum in East Germantown is a peaceful 55-acre historic Victorian landscape with meadows, ponds, old-growth trees, and winding paths that k
Kids Kastle
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Skate N jump family fun center
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
Little City Activity Center
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
Ship To Fun
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
Awbury Arboretum
Ages: All ages
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Ages: All ages
Herron Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Starr Garden Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Von Colln Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Sister Cities Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-9
FDR Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-16
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