Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Elm’s Beach Park is located in Lexington Park, Maryland, which is close to the historic St. Mary’s City in southern Maryland. The park charges a fee to enter on weekends and holidays during the summer, starting in May. On summer weekdays and out of season, there is not a fee. Current fees, park information, and […]
Historic Downtown Annapolis is a picturesque, waterfront city where you can enjoy a day of shopping, dining in restaurants, and enjoying the waterfront. The downtown is quite walkable, and has even been ranked as one of America’s most walkable towns. The best place to start your walk is Main Street, which runs right beside State […]
Fort Smallwood Park is located at 9500 Fort Smallwood Road in Pasadena, Maryland. The park is approximately 90 acres and sits at the tip of a peninsula. The body of water around the park is where the Patapsco River and Rock Creek meet with the Chesapeake Bay. There is an entrance fee for this park. […]
Topgolf is located in Baltimore, Maryland near M&T Bank Stadium. The address is 1411 Warner Street. Topgolf is a golf driving range with games that can be played with electronically-tracked balls. A large parking garage is located beside Topgolf and is shared with the Horseshoe Casino. Topgolf parking is available on the second level of […]
John G. Lancaster Park is located at 21550 Willows Road in Lexington Park, Maryland. The park features a large new playground opened in late 2023, along with athletic fields and courts. The playground includes two distinct areas. There’s a large play structure and swings for older children, as well as a tot lot and playhouse […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in bays and on beaches. Always check the park’s website or call them to ensure it is open before venturing out. Mayo Beach Park is located at 4150 Honeysuckle Drive, Edgewater, Maryland. Mayo Beach Park is a bay beach, as it’s located on the […]
While restaurants are not typically covered on this site, this particular one caters to children with a pirate ship playset. Not only that, but there are restaurant tables which overlook the playground. These spots are perfect for watching the kids play while waiting on their food. Coconut Joe’s Bar and Grill is located at 48 […]
Downs Park is a large, memorial park with historical significance. It’s situated along the Chesapeake Bay, and boasts a fishing pier, large playground, walking trails, a dog beach, and scenic views. There is an entrance fee for this park. The fee to enter Down’s Park is $6 per vehicle (subject to change). Annual passes are […]
Tree Trekkers is an outdoor aerial adventure and zipline park located in Frederick, Maryland. Frederick is located north of Washington, D.C. and west of Baltimore. Their address is 9560 Old National Pike, Frederick, MD. The adventure park has 16 aerial challenge courses, called Timber Trek trails. There are age and weight requirements to use certain […]
Local Homestead Products is a farmer’s market with a 5-acre playground beside it. The address of the market is 2425 Marston Road, New Windsor, Maryland. The playground is free to visit, but requires adult supervision. The playground is only open during the farmer’s market store hours. The farm market carries fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy, […]