Covered Bridge Park – Allentown, PA

Covered Bridge Park is located along Wehr Mill Road in South Whitehall Township, which is northwest of the city of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The park is situated between two historic covered bridges that span the Jordan creek. The park is home to many ball fields, soccer fields, handball courts, a disc golf course, and volleyball court. […]

Bernel Road Park

Bernel Road Park – State College, PA

Bernel Road Park is located in State College, Pennsylvania, which is in Centre County. The park is airport-themed, as it is close to State College airport. The key feature of the playground is the traffic control tower that sits between the toddler playground and the older child playground. The main tower does not have any […]

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Fairlington Park – Arlington, VA

Fairlington Park is located southwest of Washington D.C. in Arlington, Virginia. It’s easy to access from I-395 or Route 7 as it borders South Stafford Street. The park is located south of Arlington along the route that leads to Alexandria. It’s beside a community center, and therefore has a large parking lot. Fairlington Playground Arriving […]

Blandair Regional Park Course

Blandair Regional Park – Columbia, MD

Blandair Regional Park is located in Columbia, Maryland not far from the Mall in Columbia. The park runs along Oakland Mills Road, and in its final phase it will be 300 acres. The park’s main attraction is its sports fields, but we visited primarily to check out the challenge course and new playground, Laura’s Place. […]

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Bluemont Junction Park – Arlington, VA

Do you have a train-lover in your family? If so, Bluemont Junction Park is a great place to see a train car, and play on one! Bluemont Junction Park is located in Arlington, VA. It can be a bit tricky to get to the playground, so be sure to follow the parking directions. Bluemont Junction […]

Codorus Township Park

Codorus Township Park – Glen Rock, PA

Codorus Township park is a 60 acre park located along Rockville Road in Glen Rock, PA. Glen Rock is a small community near Interstate 83 in southern York County. From the main road, there’s a large, gravel parking lot available. The park features a large pavilion and two playgrounds. One of the playgrounds is for […]

Farlington Park

20 Best Playgrounds Near DC [Updated 2023]

There are tons of amazing playgrounds in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) metropolitan area. This list contains some of the best playgrounds near Washington, D.C., and this area has a lot to offer. Some of these parks are within close proximity of each other, making playground hopping a possibility. Fairlington Park – Arlington, VA Fairlington Park is […]

Adventure Park

Adventure Park – Mechanicsburg, PA

Adventure Park is a 53-acre park located close to I-81 in Mechanicsburg, PA. Mechanicsburg is a town located on the outskirts of Harrisburg, the capital city. The park is associated with a neighboring church, who partnered with businesses over the years to expand the park. Playground Areas The playground at the park is quite large. […]

Lions Pride Park

Lions Pride Park – Chalfont, PA

Lions Pride Park in Chalfont, Pennsylvania is located on the former site of a day camp. The land is now a park, making it a place for the community to play and exercise. The focal points of the new park are The Grove and Kids’ Mountain. The Grove includes a plaza, picnic tables, hammocks, and […]