Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Pigeon Forge
30 outdoor adventures for families in Pigeon Forge. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: WildSide, Parrot Mountain and Gardens, UT Gardens Knoxville. 3 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
WildSide
4.9 starsWildSide has a 4.9-star rating for a reason — this place delivers genuine outdoor adventure with off-road UTVs, zip lines, and other adrenaline activi
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
4.8 starsParrot Mountain and Gardens is a larger botanical garden experience with free-flying exotic birds throughout — macaws, parrots, cockatoos, and other s
UT Gardens Knoxville
4.8 starsUT Gardens is a free botanical garden on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville with themed planting areas, water features, and open green sp
Eagle Mountain Sanctuary
4.8 starsEagle Mountain Sanctuary houses a living population of bald eagles — America's national bird — in a large free-flight habitat within Dollywood. Seeing
Adventure Park Ziplines
4.8 starsAdventure Park Ziplines at Five Oaks runs multi-line zipline tours through the Tennessee countryside with some impressive line lengths and elevation t
WildSide
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeUT Gardens Knoxville
Ages: All ages
Eagle Mountain Sanctuary
Ages: All ages; excellent for ages 3 and up
Adventure Park Ziplines
Ages: Best for ages 7-17
Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Briarwood Ranch Safari Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeWear Farm City Park
Ages: All ages; best for families with kids under 12
Partially FreeTreehouse Village
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
Partially FreeGoats on the Roof of the Smoky Mountains
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
Foxfire Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Jayell Ranch Family Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Brights Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Little Creek Falls
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up (within Dollywood's Splash Country)
Bluff Mountain Adventures
Ages: Best for ages 7-17
Outdoor Gravity Park
Ages: Best for ages 7-17
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay Mini Golf
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
FreeMt. Ton of Fun Inclusive Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Hidden Hollow
Ages: Best for ages 2-7
The Track - Pigeon Forge
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
SpeedZone Fun Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
FunStop Family Action Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
Xtreme Racing Center of Pigeon Forge
Ages: Best for ages 8-17
Parrot Mountain at the Island
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Aerial Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (height/weight minimums apply)
Dig'n Zone Theme Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Wilderness Adventure Forest
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Ripley's Super Fun Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
Cherokee Bear Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Pigeon Forge?
- 30 outdoor family activities in Pigeon Forge. Highest rated: WildSide, Parrot Mountain and Gardens, UT Gardens Knoxville, Eagle Mountain Sanctuary, Adventure Park Ziplines. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Pigeon Forge?
- 3 outdoor activities in Pigeon Forge are free, including UT Gardens Knoxville, Wear Farm City Park, Mt. Ton of Fun Inclusive Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Pigeon Forge are stroller-friendly?
- 7 of the 30 outdoor activities in Pigeon Forge are fully stroller-friendly.
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