Outdoor Activities for Kids in Virginia Beach
18 outdoor adventures for families in Virginia Beach. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Kids Cove Playground, Military Aviation Museum. 10 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 18 indexable picks for this page in Virginia Beach, VA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
12 for infants, 15 for toddlers, 17 for little kids, 18 for big kids.
Weather and access
3 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 18 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 11 stroller-friendly stops. 2 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
10 free picks. 7 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4.8 starsChildren can look for turtles, frogs, deer, raccoons, otters, bobcat signs, and many birds while crossing boardwalks, marsh paths, dunes, and viewing
Kids Cove Playground
4.8 starsKids Cove is one of the largest playgrounds in the Virginia Beach area, with multi-level climbing structures, slides, swings, and play areas sized for
Military Aviation Museum
4.8 starsChildren can stand close to more than 50 large historic aircraft, explore several hangars, hear real aviation stories, and sometimes watch restored pl
Cape Story Park
4.8 starsCape Story Park is a neighborhood park in one of Virginia Beach's most charming residential communities, Cape Story by the Sea near the North End. The
Fun Forest Playground
4.8 starsFun Forest Playground is one of the better-known family destinations in Chesapeake, a large, well-equipped playground inside the 100+ acre Chesapeake
Zoos & AquariumsPartially FreeBack Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeKids Cove Playground
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
MuseumsMilitary Aviation Museum
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeCape Story Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeFun Forest Playground
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFreeRed Wing Park
Ages: All Ages
Outdoor AdventuresThe Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
Ages: Big Kids to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeWilliams Farm Park
Ages: Infants to Tweens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeGrommet Island Park
Ages: Infants to Big Kids
Tours & ExperiencesFirst Landing State Park
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeMount Trashmore Park
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeBeach Park
Ages: All Ages
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Virginia Beach?
- 18 outdoor family activities in Virginia Beach. Highest rated: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Kids Cove Playground, Military Aviation Museum, Cape Story Park, Fun Forest Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Virginia Beach?
- 10 outdoor activities in Virginia Beach are free, including Kids Cove Playground, Cape Story Park, Fun Forest Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Virginia Beach are stroller-friendly?
- 11 of the 18 outdoor activities in Virginia Beach are fully stroller-friendly.
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