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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Fox Chase FarmParent rating:  Location: 8500 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA One of the last working farms in Philadelphia, Fox Chase Farm, an 112-acre homestead, offers tours in the summer, various family events throughout the year, and a glimpse at days gone pa...
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Jenks PlaygroundParent rating: Location: Germantown Avenue and Southhampton Avenues, Philadelphia, PA Located at the John Story Jenks Elementary School, Jenks Playground is one of the most popular spots for kids in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy - and with good reason. The community-built playgroun...
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Schuylkill Center for Environmental EducationParent rating: Location: 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education offers a variety of outdoor and indoor natural history and environmental science programs for all ages. The center owns 360 acres of la... |
Franklin SquareParent rating: Location: Sixth and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA A revitalized Franklin Square opened during the summer of 2006 as part of Philadelphia's celebration of Benjamin Franklin's 300th birthday. The park - the last of William Penn's original five s...
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Tyler ArboretumParent rating: Location: 515 Painter Road, Media, PA One of the oldest arboreta in the United States, Tyler Arboretum encompasses 650 acres of renowned plant collections, champion trees, historic buildings, and 20 miles of hiking trails th...
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Winterthur Museum and Country EstateParent rating: Location: Route 52, Wilmington, DE Winterthur Museum and Country Estate provides a majestic place to walk, stroll, and entertain the kids. The spot to hit is the Enchanted Woods, a three-acre children's garden wi... |
Sesame PlaceParent rating: Location: 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA Sesame Place the nation's only theme park based entirely on the award-winning television show Sesame Street. The park attractions include live shows, parades, activity centers, opportuni...
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Shady Brook FarmParent rating: Location: 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley-Morrisville, PA Shady Brook Farm is a sprawling family farm that includes apple orchards, a pumpkin patch, a farm market, a garden center, and a corn maze. Snacks - including cookies, donuts, m... |
Briar Bush Nature CenterParent rating: Location: 1212 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Day Camp for Little Kids in Philadelphia, Br...
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Central ParkParent rating:  Location: 425 Wells Road, Doylestown, PA Doylestown's 108-acre Central Park, winner of our 2009 Parents' Picks Award for Best Playground or P...
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Radnor TrailParent rating: Location: Wayne, PA Radnor Trail is a 2.41-mile multi-purpose trail which spans along the old P & W railroad line from Radnor-Chester Road to Sugartown Road in Radnor Township. The trail is a fairl... |
SMITH The Kids' Play Place in the ParkParent rating: Location: 33rd and Oxford Streets, Philadelphia, PA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Playground for Little Kids in Philadelphia, the...
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Penn's LandingParent rating: Location: Columbus Boulevard and Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Managed by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Penn's Landing is Philadelphia's premier waterfront park, running along Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Spring Garden S...
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Upper Main Line YMCAParent rating: Location: 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA The Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) has extensive facilities, including two indoor pools, three outdoor pools, a martial arts gym, a basketball/volleyball gym, and other facilities for adult...
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Elmwood Park ZooParent rating: Location: 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, PA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Day Camp for Big Kids in Philadelphia, the 16-a...
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