Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
LeTort Park opened in a new playground recently. The new playground, along with the seasonal splash pad, 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 […]
The town of Cary, located just west of Raleigh, North Carolina, is home to a large park in the center of town. The park is called Downtown Cary Park, and it is located between South Academy Street and South Walker Street. The official address of the park is 327 South Academy Street, Cary, NC. The […]
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, […]
Eyler Road Park is located along Eyler Road in Thurmont, Maryland. The park is situated close to Route 15, in the northern area of the town. The park installed new playground equipment in early 2024. The new playground includes a main play area by the park pavilion, and a smaller play area behind the concession […]
Dewey Local Park is located at 11720 Dewey Road in Silver Spring, Maryland. Silver Spring is located just north Chevy Chase and Bethesda and about 10 miles north of downtown Washington, D.C. The park has a paved parking lot beside the playground, and the playground is near the park’s pavilion. While the park features many […]
Dunkirk District Park is located at 10750 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Dunkirk, Maryland. The town of Dunkirk is southeast of Washington, D.C. The park is large, and it includes tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, and other sports fields. There’s also a skate park and walking trails. The playground is themed around the Chesapeake Bay. […]
Reservoir Park is an 85-acre park located at 100 Concert Drive in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The park is home to the National Civil War Museum and the Chutes and Ladders Playground. Chutes and Ladders Playground The Chutes and Ladders Playground opened at the end of June in 2023. It is the first phase of a multi-step […]