Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
The best playgrounds in Maryland are some of the nicest playgrounds in the country! Enjoy these fun-themed playgrounds. As always, ensure they are open before venturing out. Watkins Regional Park – Upper Marlboro Watkins Regional Park’s main attraction is the Wizard of Oz themed playground. In my opinion, it’s the best playground in Maryland. However, […]
Chessie’s Big Backyard is a playground in Alexandria, Virginia. It is located in the Lee District Family Recreation Area. This area in Fairfax County, Virginia also includes a carousel, a tree house, Special Harbor Spray ground, and kid-friendly hiking trails. Chessie’s Big Backyard Playground The playground at Chessie’s Big Backyard is accessible to all children […]
Located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Sailwinds Park includes not only a playground and walking trails, but it is also the home of Dorchester County Tourism Department. It’s an easy to spot landmark while crossing the bridge on Route 50. The 100 foot high sail and other beautiful architectural features make it welcoming to […]
Goddard Park is located in West Grove, Pennsylvania which is south of Coastesville and close to the Delaware border. Its location makes for a great pit stop on road trips to the Delaware beaches if you’re coming from central Pennsylvania or other northern points. The playground at Goddard Park is located up a slight hill […]
South Bowie Community Center is located east of Washington, D.C. and south of Baltimore, MD. The playground is part of a larger community center which includes a building with programming that offers various activities to community members. South Bowie Community Center playground is located right beside the parking lot for the community center. We visited […]
Chambersburg Memorial Park is located close to Route 30 and Route 316 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The 37-acre park is home to several sports fields, pavilions, and a bandshell. Our reason for visiting is the two playgrounds, one for toddlers/preschoolers and another for ages 5 and up. The tot playground has unique features, including small […]
The Norlo Park train is not operating in the 2021. Norlo Park is located along Route 30 in Fayetteville, PA, near Chambersburg. It is a beautiful mix of open space, nature trails, pavilions, and playgrounds. A main feature of the park is the historic barn, which you can rent to host group gatherings, parties and […]
Wheaton Regional Park in Maryland is nestled in the woods north of Washington, D.C. It is just a bit north of Silver Spring. The entire park is quite large and includes walking / hiking trails, picnic areas, a train, carousel, and nature center. It’s a great destination for a summer day. Since we visited in […]
Limerick Community Park is located at 180 Swamp Pike in Limerick, Pennsylvania. The 70-acre park is about a 20 minute drive northwest from King of Prussia. It is also close to Pottstown. The 70-acre park has the typical park staples including basketball courts, baseball fields, walking track, and pavilions. However, it’s the Manderach Memorial Playground […]
Walker Mill Regional Park is in District Heights, Maryland. It is another imagination playground in Prince George’s County, the same County that boasts Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro. Walker Mill Regional Park is a bit east of Washington, D.C. We visited on a Sunday afternoon, as we just happened to be in the area. […]