Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Antrim Township Community Park is located at 12315 Grant Shook Road in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Greencastle is in south central Pennsylvania, just over the Maryland border and about 10 miles from Hagerstown, MD. The park added a a new section of their playground in early 2025. The new playground features a natural water play area with […]
Taylor Farm Park is located at 200 Whiteside Road in Sandston, Virginia. Sandston is outside of Richmond, Virginia, just east of the city. This large, new park is easy to access from I-295 and I-64. This park is a great road trip stop for trips south, originating from Pennsylvania or Maryland, especially if headed to […]
Deptford Memorial Park (formerly Fasola Recreation Park) is located at 12 Sycamore Lane, Deptford, New Jersey. Note that the park’s name recently changed, so still may be referred to as Fasola Park in maps. Deptford is located in southern New Jersey, a bit south from Philadelphia. The park features a splash pad in the summer, […]
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. […]
Hayloft Ice Cream is located at 95 South Groffdale Road in Leola, Pennsylvania. Leola is located right outside of Lancaster, a city filled with kid-friendly attractions. The Hayloft is known for their ice cream and soft pretzels, but they also have many other hot food options available. Inside the Hayloft building, you can order food […]
Penn Township Community Park is located at 4601 Grandview Road in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The park was recently renovated from a wooden play structure to a new playground. The playground is located a short walk from the large parking lot. A few steps lead to the main playground, or it can be accessed from the side […]
LeTort Park opened in a new playground recently. The new playground, along with the seasonal spray pool, large pavilion, and scenic stream make for a great trip to the park. LeTort Park is located at 260 East Pomfret Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Carlisle is just west of Pennsylvania’s capital city of Harrisburg. The new playground […]
Rose Tree County Park is located at 1671 North Providence Road in Media, Pennsylvania. The park is has 118 acres of land in Upper Providence Township, which is very close to Media. Media is located west of Philadelphia. The park is also close to Route 1 and south of Route 30. There is a large […]
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 […]
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 […]