Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in Philadelphia

Find great playgrounds for your Philadelphia kids, nature trails, hiking in our many area parks, and more outdoor fun in Pennsylvania.

The spacious Freedom Playground in Haverford lets kids' imaginations run wild. Photo courtesy the playground
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Explore the Children's Discovery Garden at Sister Cities Park. Photo courtesy of Matt Stanley
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Go beyond the standard playground fun at Franklin Square. Photo by J. Fusco
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There are a host of spraygrounds and splashpads in the Center City area, like the Fountain at Dilworth Park. Photo courtesy of Center City District
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Go beyond the standard playground fun at Franklin Square. Photo by J. Fusco
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