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  1. Playgrounds Anson B. Nixon Park Kennett Square, Chester County, PA Free 100-plus-acre Kennett Square park with playgrounds, ponds, trails, seasonal restrooms and a free Wednesday summer concert series. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  2. Farms & zoos Cape May County Park & Zoo Cape May Court House, Cape May County, NJ Free county zoo inside a large county park with free parking, open daily except Christmas. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  3. Parks & trails Cape May Point State Park Cape May Point, Cape May County, NJ Free state park at the tip of NJ with flat nature trails, a beach and the Cape May Lighthouse. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  4. Farms & zoos Cohanzick Zoo Bridgeton, Cumberland County, NJ Free small zoo inside Bridgeton City Park, fully stroller accessible with free parking. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  5. Parks & trails Fort Mott State Park Pennsville, Salem County, NJ A free riverside state park with an old fort to explore, a picnic area with playground equipment and a seasonal ferry. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  6. Playgrounds Glasgow Park (High5 Playground) Glasgow, New Castle County, DE Large county park off Route 40 with three playgrounds, including the fully fenced High5 adaptive sensory playground. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Fenced in
  7. Parks & trails Haverford Reserve and Freedom Playground Haverford, Delaware County, PA Township park with the all-abilities Freedom Playground, paved and unpaved trails, fields, a pavilion and a dog park. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  8. Parks & trails Historic Smithville Park Eastampton, Burlington County, NJ Large county park with a playground, restrooms, trails and a floating walkway over Smithville Lake. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
  9. Playgrounds Jake's Place at John Adler Memorial Park (Challenge Grove) Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ All-inclusive playground built so kids of every ability, including wheelchair users, can play side by side. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  10. Playgrounds Laurel Acres Park Mount Laurel, Burlington County, NJ Three playgrounds on a paved loop, plus a fishing lake, big sledding hill and picnic pavilions. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  11. Farms & zoos Linvilla Orchards Media, Delaware County, PA Year-round family farm in Media with a free barnyard, Playland playground, farm market, and seasonal hayrides and picking. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  12. Playgrounds Marlton Recreation Park Pilesgrove, Salem County, NJ A 62-acre Pilesgrove park with three playgrounds, restrooms, pavilions and a paved walking track. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  13. Parks & trails Marsh Creek State Park Upper Uwchlan, Chester County, PA Free state park around a 535-acre lake with boat rentals, trails, picnic areas and a separate fee-based pool complex. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  14. Parks & trails Parvin State Park Pittsgrove, Salem County, NJ A state park with lakes, wooded trails and playgrounds by the picnic and beach areas; the beach is open in summer. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  15. Parks & trails Red Bank Battlefield Park National Park, Gloucester County, NJ A Revolutionary War battlefield on the Delaware River with play structures, picnic areas, trails and restrooms. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  16. Parks & trails Ridley Creek State Park Media, Delaware County, PA 2,600-acre state park with a paved multi-use loop, creekside picnic areas and restrooms; open sunrise to sunset. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  17. Playgrounds Riverview Beach Park Pennsville, Salem County, NJ Pennsville's riverfront park with a playground, restrooms, a pavilion and easy paved paths along the Delaware. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  18. Playgrounds Rose Tree Park Playground Media, Delaware County, PA Fenced, ADA-inclusive county playground with separate 2-5 and 5-12 zones, swings and a climbing tower. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  19. Pools & splash pads Splash Park at Bridgeton City Park Bridgeton, Cumberland County, NJ 7,500-square-foot splash park with fountains and water wheels, next to the free zoo. Ages 1–10 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  20. Arboretums & gardens Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden Villanova, Montgomery County, PA Free 42-acre public garden in Villanova with flat accessible paths, a picnic pavilion and restrooms. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  21. Parks & trails Valley Forge National Historical Park King of Prussia, Montgomery County, PA Free national park with open meadows, log huts to peek into, a visitor center with exhibits and miles of paved trail. All ages Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  22. Parks & trails Washington Lake Park Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ A 330-acre township park with three ADA playgrounds, paved trails, a fishing lake, an amphitheater and restrooms. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  23. Playgrounds William G. Rohrer Children's Playground at Cooper River Park Pennsauken, Camden County, NJ Big lakeside playground in Cooper River Park with first-come pavilions and miles of flat bike paths nearby. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  24. Arboretums & gardens Ambler Arboretum of Temple University Ambler, Montgomery County, PA Free campus arboretum in Ambler with formal gardens and lawns, open dawn to dusk; register your car to park. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  25. Parks & trails Amico Island Park Delran, Burlington County, NJ Walk-in island park on the Delaware River with trails, fishing and river views. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  26. Parks & trails Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ Flat, stroller-friendly oceanfront boardwalk with free beach access, snacks and people-watching. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Food nearby
  27. Parks & trails Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor Mays Landing, Atlantic County, NJ Huge free county park with a nature center, boardwalk swamp trail and picnic areas near Mays Landing. All ages Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  28. Playgrounds Banning Park Elsmere / Newport, New Castle County, DE Historic county park near Maryland Avenue with a playground, ponds, ball fields and a dog park. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  29. Arboretums & gardens Beach Plum Farm West Cape May, Cape May County, NJ Working farm in West Cape May with gardens, trails and farm animals to visit; grounds free to roam. All ages Free Outdoor Food nearby
  30. Parks & trails Berlin Park Berlin, Camden County, NJ Large county park on the Great Egg Harbor River with two playgrounds, picnic groves and 5 miles of nature trails. All ages Free Outdoor
  31. Parks & trails Birch Grove Park Northfield, Atlantic County, NJ Wooded Northfield park with ponds, trails and a playground area that was recently rebuilt. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade
  32. Playgrounds Bob Meyer Memorial Park (Fort Medford Playground) Medford, Burlington County, NJ Home of the Fort Medford Playground, with a picnic pavilion and a restroom building. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  33. Museums & libraries Brandywine Hundred Library Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE Large county library in Talley Day Park with a story room, weekly Toddler Tales, and a playground right outside. All ages Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
  34. Parks & trails Bridgeton City Park Bridgeton, Cumberland County, NJ Large city park around Sunset Lake with the free zoo, a splash park and summer movie nights. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  35. Arboretums & gardens Camden County Environmental Center Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ County nature center with paved and unpaved trails, picnic tables, restrooms and free preschool nature programs. Ages 2–10 Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  36. Farms & zoos Carousel Park & Equestrian Center Pike Creek, New Castle County, DE 217-acre county park in Pike Creek where kids can watch horses at the equestrian center, walk pond trails and use the playground. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  37. Parks & trails Ceres Park Wildlife Sanctuary Mantua, Gloucester County, NJ A 52-acre wildlife sanctuary with a mile-long main path and views of Emerald and Cedar Lakes. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  38. Playgrounds Chestnut Branch Park Mantua, Gloucester County, NJ A 109-acre Mantua park with a playground, a paved loop, wooded trails and a butterfly garden. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  39. Farms & zoos Coverdale Farm Preserve Greenville, New Castle County, DE Free working farm preserve in Greenville with animals along a 1.5-mile trail, a farm market and a Saturday farm stroll. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Food nearby
  40. Parks & trails Croft Farm Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ Township park with an easy nature trail, pond wildlife platform and Little Free Library next to Jake's Place. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  41. Parks & trails Crystal Lake Park Mansfield, Burlington County, NJ 370-acre county park with trails, fishing and a paved stretch of the Delaware River Heritage Trail. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  42. Pools & splash pads Dickey Park Pool Newark, New Castle County, DE Free City of Newark outdoor pool in a neighborhood park with a playground, open summer afternoons Tuesday through Saturday. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  43. Parks & trails Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ Former sand mine turned reserve with an easy paved loop around a lake, perfect for strollers. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  44. Playgrounds Everhart Park West Chester, Chester County, PA West Chester's historic 10-acre borough park with a 2021 playground, tot swings, gazebo, restrooms and a creek footbridge. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Food nearby
  45. Playgrounds Fischer's Park Towamencin, Montgomery County, PA Big Towamencin Township park with two playgrounds, a pond with a fishing pier, 3 miles of trails and restrooms. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  46. Parks & trails Fort Washington State Park Fort Washington, Montgomery County, PA 493-acre state park with picnic areas, hiking trails and an observation deck for watching migrating hawks. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  47. Parks & trails Four Mills Nature Reserve (Wissahickon Trails) Ambler, Montgomery County, PA 56-acre creekside reserve in Ambler with two short loop trails, easy creek access and restrooms, free to visit. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  48. Playgrounds Freedom Park Medford, Burlington County, NJ Medford park with a fully accessible playground, a tot lot, restrooms and picnic pavilions. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  49. Pools & splash pads George Wilson Center Pool Newark, New Castle County, DE Free City of Newark outdoor pool next to a playground and community center on New London Road. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  50. Playgrounds Giampietro Memorial Park Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ 52-acre Vineland city park with a playground, tot-lot, 10-acre lake and fitness course. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  51. Playgrounds Glen Providence Park Media, Delaware County, PA Wooded county park at the edge of downtown Media with a playground, pond, hiking trails and a sledding hill. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade Food nearby
  52. Parks & trails Green Lane Park Green Lane, Montgomery County, PA Montgomery County's largest park, with a big lake, picnic areas and trails in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking
  53. Playgrounds Haddon Lake Park Playgrounds Haddon Heights, Camden County, NJ Two playgrounds with picnic tables beside Haddon Lake, plus a one-mile walking loop around the water. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly
  54. Playgrounds Hammonton Lake Park Hammonton, Atlantic County, NJ Town park on Hammonton Lake with the rebuilt Palma Memorial Playground, fields and lakeside paths. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  55. Playgrounds Heebner Park Worcester, Montgomery County, PA 84-acre Worcester Township park with a playground, gazebo, 2.25 miles of trails and two pavilions with restrooms. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  56. Parks & trails Hibernia County Park Wagontown, Chester County, PA Chester County's largest park near Coatesville with play areas, pavilions, a children's fishing pond, Chambers Lake and trails. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
  57. Parks & trails Hildacy Preserve Media, Delaware County, PA Natural Lands' 55-acre preserve in Media with 3.5 miles of easy-to-moderate unpaved trails and two parking lots. Ages 3–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade
  58. Arboretums & gardens Historic Whitesbog Village Browns Mills, Burlington County, NJ Free historic cranberry and blueberry village in the state forest, open daily from sunrise to sunset. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Free parking
  59. Playgrounds Hoopes Park West Chester, Chester County, PA 16-acre sports park on the west end of West Chester with playground equipment, a covered picnic area and tennis and basketball courts. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  60. Playgrounds James G. Atkinson Memorial Park Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ A 66-acre county park with a playground, restrooms, a fitness trail and a reservable birthday corral. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  61. Arboretums & gardens Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Devon, Chester County, PA Free woodland garden in Devon with an Explorer Garden nature play space, free Explorer Vests for kids and picnic spots. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
  62. Pools & splash pads John O. Green Memorial Park Spray Park West Chester, Chester County, PA Free borough spray park in West Chester with frog sprinklers and water features beside a castle playground; no restrooms on site. Ages 1–10 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Food nearby
  63. Playgrounds Kerr Park Downingtown, Chester County, PA Downingtown's main borough park with an all-abilities playground, three pavilions, trails and a connection toward the Struble Trail. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Food nearby
  64. Playgrounds Lake Lenape Park West Mays Landing, Atlantic County, NJ Lakefront county park with a playground and gazebo on the shore of Lake Lenape in Mays Landing. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  65. Parks & trails Long Bridge Park Hainesport, Burlington County, NJ County park with two play areas, boardwalks, trails, fishing and wildlife viewing. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  66. Farms & zoos Marine Mammal Stranding Center Sea Life Museum Brigantine, Atlantic County, NJ Free museum with life-size whale and seal replicas, a bone garden and live camera views of rescued seals. Ages 2–12 Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly
  67. Pools & splash pads Montgomery Township Splash Pad Montgomeryville, Montgomery County, PA Free summer spray park next to the accessible playground at Montgomery Township's Community and Recreation Center. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  68. Farms & zoos Muddy Paws Farm Rescue Southampton, Burlington County, NJ Animal rescue farm open Sunday afternoons, with over 100 rescued animals to meet and feed. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor
  69. Arboretums & gardens Nature Center of Cape May Cape May, Cape May County, NJ NJ Audubon center on Cape May Harbor with gardens, a nature trail, bird blind and family programs. Ages 1–12 Free Indoor & outdoor
  70. Parks & trails Newlin Grist Mill Glen Mills, Delaware County, PA Free 160-acre historic park with 8 miles of trails, a 1704 mill with daily tours, and creekside picnic spots. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade
  71. Playgrounds Newton Lake Park Playgrounds Collingswood, Camden County, NJ Two county playgrounds along Newton Lake, recently renovated, with lakeside paths and picnic spots. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly
  72. Parks & trails Norristown Farm Park East Norriton, Montgomery County, PA 690-acre working farm park with trails past fields, cows and historic barns, open daily sunrise to sunset. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
  73. Playgrounds Owens Park Williamstown, Gloucester County, NJ A Monroe Township park with a playground, restrooms, pavilions, a walking track and a nature trail. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  74. Playgrounds Pennington Park Delanco, Burlington County, NJ County park with two playgrounds for different ages, restrooms and trails for walking or biking. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  75. Museums & libraries Pennypacker Mills Schwenksville, Montgomery County, PA Free county historic site in Schwenksville with mansion tours, lawns to roam and seasonal family festivals. Ages 3–12 Free Indoor & outdoor Free parking
  76. Arboretums & gardens Pinelands Preservation Alliance (Bishop Farmstead) Southampton, Burlington County, NJ Historic farmstead with native plant display gardens, a grassland walking trail and a Pinelands visitor center. Ages 2–12 Free Indoor & outdoor Free parking
  77. Playgrounds Robert N. Renlund Memorial Park Glassboro, Gloucester County, NJ A Glassboro park with a playground, swings, a Born Learning Trail for little ones, restrooms and a pavilion. Ages 1–8 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  78. Playgrounds Rockford Park Highlands, New Castle County, DE Hilltop city park with a playground, wide lawns for running, and the landmark Rockford Tower. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  79. Arboretums & gardens Saddler's Woods Haddon Township, Camden County, NJ Old-growth forest preserve with short woodland trails, a quiet nature walk for little hikers. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade
  80. Playgrounds Sandcastle Park Ocean City, Cape May County, NJ Popular Ocean City playground at 34th Street and West Avenue, free and open to all. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly
  81. Parks & trails Scotland Run Park Clayton, Gloucester County, NJ The county's largest park, with an 80-acre lake, canoe and kayak rentals, a nature center and play structures. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
  82. Arboretums & gardens Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Swarthmore, Delaware County, PA Free campus arboretum open dawn to dusk, with seasonal scavenger hunts for kids and picnicking allowed. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  83. Playgrounds Smedley Park Springfield, Delaware County, PA 120-acre county park between Media and Springfield with play areas, shaded picnic groves and bridges over Crum Creek. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking Shade
  84. Parks & trails Stroud Preserve East Bradford, Chester County, PA 571-acre Natural Lands preserve near West Chester with grassy meadow paths and creek views; no restrooms, closed Wednesdays. Ages 3–12 Free Outdoor Free parking
  85. Parks & trails Struble Trail Downingtown, Chester County, PA Flat, paved 2.6-mile county trail along the Brandywine from Downingtown, ideal for strollers, balance bikes and scooters. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
  86. Pools & splash pads Sunset Beach Lower Township, Cape May County, NJ Free bayside beach for hunting Cape May diamonds, with a nightly summer flag ceremony at sunset. All ages Free Outdoor Free parking Food nearby
  87. Parks & trails Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Pennsville, Salem County, NJ A free wildlife refuge with short foot trails past a pond, woods and a tidal marsh lookout. Ages 2–12 Free Outdoor Free parking
  88. Playgrounds Swedesboro Lake Park (Lake Narraticon) Swedesboro, Gloucester County, NJ A lakeside park at the end of Park Avenue with two playground sets and room for a walk and fishing. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Free parking
  89. Arboretums & gardens The Highlands Mansion and Gardens Fort Washington, Montgomery County, PA Free 44-acre historic estate in Fort Washington with a two-acre walled garden and a walking trail, open dawn to dusk. All ages Free Outdoor
  90. Parks & trails Timber Creek Park Gloucester Township, Camden County, NJ Wooded county park with an accessible half-mile walking track, indoor restrooms and covered pavilions. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  91. Playgrounds Veterans Park Havertown, Delaware County, PA Haverford Township park on Darby Road with playground equipment, a pavilion, ball fields and a nature trail. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Free parking
  92. Arboretums & gardens Welkinweir East Nantmeal, Chester County, PA Free 224-acre arboretum and nature preserve in northern Chester County with two miles of trails, ponds and a picnic pavilion. Ages 3–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade
  93. Playgrounds Whites Road Park Lansdale, Montgomery County, PA Lansdale's largest park with a rebuilt tot-lot playground, a summer pool, a band shell and a short walking path. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
  94. Parks & trails Wiggins Waterfront Park Camden, Camden County, NJ Riverfront park with a 1.2-mile promenade, marina boats and skyline views, steps from the aquarium. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly
  95. Pools & splash pads Wildwoods Beaches Wildwood, Cape May County, NJ Five miles of wide, free beaches across North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest; no beach tags needed. All ages Free Outdoor Food nearby