Outdoor Activities for Kids in Williamsburg
21 outdoor adventures for families in Williamsburg. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Freedom Park, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg. 6 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 21 indexable picks for this page in Williamsburg, VA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
9 for infants, 18 for toddlers, 21 for little kids, 20 for big kids.
Weather and access
8 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 21 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 15 stroller-friendly stops. 6 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
6 free picks. 14 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Freedom Park
4.8 starsChildren can use the playground, follow a paved family trail, ride mountain bike routes matched to their skills, look for wildlife, explore the botani
Norfolk Botanical Garden
4.8 starsAt 4.8 stars with nearly 9,000 reviews, this is one of the best-rated family attractions in the Hampton Roads area. The Children's Adventure Garden ha
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg
4.8 starsChildren climb suspended bridges, work through aerial obstacles, ride ziplines, and build confidence high in the forest. Families wanting to stay on t
Kidsburg
4.8 starsKidsburg at Veterans Park is one of Williamsburg's most beloved free destinations, a massive, community-built wooden playground that kids find excitin
Bluebird Gap Farm
4.7 starsBluebird Gap Farm is a free city-run working farm and mini-zoo that lets kids get up close to farm animals, exotic animals, and domestic livestock in
Outdoor AdventuresFreeFreedom Park
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesNorfolk Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages; especially wonderful for ages 2 to 12
Outdoor AdventuresGo Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg
Ages: Ages 7 to 17; children must also meet the height and supervision rules for their chosen course
Tours & ExperiencesFreeKidsburg
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeBluebird Gap Farm
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 10
Tours & ExperiencesFreeThe Robins Nature Center at Maymont
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Tours & ExperiencesLewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages; especially magical for ages 2 to 10
Tours & ExperiencesVirginia Living Museum
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Tours & ExperiencesPirate's Cove Adventure Golf of Williamsburg Virginia
Ages: Best for all ages 3+
EntertainmentPlay A Round Family Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 to 16
MuseumsColonial Williamsburg
Ages: Best for ages 6 to 15, but the historic streets, animals, performances, and selected activities can work for the whole family
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeWaller Mill Park
Ages: All ages; especially great for families with mixed ages
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Williamsburg?
- 21 outdoor family activities in Williamsburg. Highest rated: Freedom Park, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park Williamsburg, Kidsburg, Bluebird Gap Farm. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Williamsburg?
- 6 outdoor activities in Williamsburg are free, including Freedom Park, Kidsburg, Bluebird Gap Farm.
- How many outdoor activities in Williamsburg are stroller-friendly?
- 15 of the 21 outdoor activities in Williamsburg are fully stroller-friendly.
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