120+ Best Playgrounds in Maryland (2023)

Looking for the best playgrounds in Maryland to take your kids? You’ve come to the right place — because I live in Maryland, — and I’ve spent quite a bit of time there and and I’m going to highlight the best Maryland playgrounds for you.

Playgrounds can be so much fun outside especially when the weather is great. Parents can enjoy the warmth of the sun and fresh air while their children climb, explore, and let out their energy. Myself, my husband and my 3 kids have been to hundreds of prison since they were born and have had fun exploring all of them.

I decided to create this extensive list of the best playgrounds in Maryland to make it easier on you to find one. You’ll find these playgrounds separated by counties, so you can easily find the ones closest to you. I have actually been very shocked how amazing a lot of these county playgrounds are.

Some of course are better than others, but it is fascinating to see how far playgrounds have come in terms of amenities and creativity.

120+ Best Playgrounds in Maryland

Anne Arundel County Best Playgrounds in Maryland

In Anne Arundel County, you will find a few playgrounds and parks that your children will absolutely love. A few of my favorites are shared below.

1. Davidsonville park

It’s a very popular park amongst local residents in the area. They also often hold soccer, lacrosse, and football tournaments here for kids. The Patapsco river is also accessible from this park plus it even has a small lake with lots of parking.

There are port-a-potties located around the park. The playground here is quite small though with only a few swings and one structure.

2. Downs Park, Pasadena

This park has another newly renovated playground with lots of cool features. Downs Park is located in Pasadena and is one of the best playgrounds in Anne Arundel County! There is a small fee of $6 to enter this park. It is also one of the state parks in Maryland.

Here you will find two big-play structures. One is best for smaller kids, and the other is for those who love climbing adventures. There is also a big balance board, swings, slides, climbing hexagons, and plenty of grass to run around.

This one also has access to the beach, so you can enjoy a peaceful stroll after your family enjoys the playground. We had an amazing time when we went to Down’s park!

3. Fort Smallwood Park

This park is near the Riviera Beach and Pasadena. There is a fee to enter since it’s a state park. The park has some nice picnic areas with spaces for grills perfect for a summer afternoon. It also has a boat ramp for small boats.

The park has a nice playground, although it’s not very well maintained as several times, swings are broken or the mulch is not replaced. There is a small fee of $6 to enter this park.

4. GORC park

It’s a nice park in Odenton with great fields and a nice playground. It was recently renovated and the new playground looks really cool. Check out our experience at GORC park.

5. Kinder Farm Park

Kinder Farm Park is another massive park filled with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities and has a pretty big playground. There is a small fee to enter this park.

One of the fun things to do at Kinder Farm Park is to visit the actual kids petting farm and see the animals! But, the playground is quite fun too. It has been recently renovated and has a Tot Lot for the younger kids and a regular playground area for older ones. We always have a great time when we visit.

This playground has a multi-level design that is pretty awesome. There are slides connecting each section for kids to make their way through every layer, one at a time. You’ll find swings at the bottom, the middle level has ropes and climbing structures, and the top is more like a traditional playground.

6. Lake Waterford Park, Pasadena

At Lake Waterford Park, located in Pasadena, your kids will love playing at this park with all it offers. The playground at this park is pretty huge and has a fence around it.

Young toddlers will love making music in the musical section of the playground, while older kids can enjoy a 20-foot zip line swing that will fit two children.

Kids of all ages will have so much fun climbing, sliding, swinging, and zipping all over this playground. You could easily spend a few hours here one sunny day.

This is one of my family’s favorite playgrounds in Glen Burnie, MD. it has a 12-acre lake for relaxing, fishing, basketball, hiking along the trail etc. It is also a free park, it does get a bit crowded on weekends so we tend to go during the week if we can.

There are shaded sitting areas close to the playground for small parties or just to hang out. It also has restrooms in a small building in the park.

7. Pirate Playground, Broadneck Park

Does your child love pirates? Head over to Broadneck Park, and they can sail on their own pirate ship playground! This is another fun playground that helps kids be creative while running and playing outside.

Here you will also find a toddler and accessible swing, along with slides, music panels, monkey bars, and more. This community park is a great playground that is family-friendly and perfect for a nice afternoon outside.  

8. Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis

Quiet Waters Park is in Annapolis, Maryland, and has a couple of fun playgrounds through the park. This park has so many fun things to do; your family can enjoy a day spent outside together just in this one area.

There are two play structures at the biggest playground here: one for toddlers and a big one for older kids. You’ll even get the soft rubber flooring here too!

You will have to pay for parking here, but there is plenty of do and lots of shade both at the playground and on the trails. My kids definitely had a blast at Quiet waters park and also at the park playground.

9. Sandy Point State Park

Sandy Point State Park is a beautiful and serene oasis and is one of the Chesapeake Bay beaches in Maryland. It comes with swimming beaches, hiking trails, fishing and crabbing piers, picnic area and a fun playground for kids. 

It also has a big parking lot, bathhouse with restrooms and showers which is great for kids. The playground comes in two themes, one is a Chesapeake bay theme while the other is a woodland theme. 

With its Chesapeake Bay theme and woodland theme, visitors can explore and experience nature in an entirely new way. From fishing and boating on the bay to hiking along trails that wind through lush forests, there are plenty of activities to choose from at this popular park destination.

The sandy beach provides a great spot for swimming or sunbathing while enjoying views of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Bridge at the Chesapeake beaches. It’s probably better to head here during the week as it gets crowded on weekends. We had a really nice time when we visited Sandy point state park in May.

10. Saw mill creek park

This park is located in Glen Burnie, MD and is along the Baltimore and Annapolis trail near BWI Airport. It has tennis courts, baseball fields, a skate park, a concession stand, and port-a-potties.

There is also a snack bar which might have bathrooms inside for the public. The playground has swings, monkey bars, slides and more for kids to play.

11. Shipley Park Playground

A nice little playground surrounded by hotels. It has walking trails and a dog park. It also comes with swings, slides and the usual playground things. However it the few times we went, something seemed to always be broken, for instance the swings.

Check out our Shipley park playground time!

12. Thomas Dixon Observation Area (Airplane Playground)

It is located next to the BWI airport and this makes it the perfect spot to watch planes land. There is a little playground there where you can take your kids to play while waiting for planes.

The playground however always seems busy on days we have gone there so plan accordingly, or maybe bring some games so you can watch from your car. Sometimes, not many planes are landing so that may be a bummer. They do not have restrooms here, but there are port-a-potties available.

Our instagram video of the Thomas Dixon Observation area

Baltimore City, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

13. Mt. Vernon Children’s Park, Baltimore

Another fun playground in Baltimore is Mt. Vernon Children’s Park. Here kids can enjoy a splash pad, perfect for cooling off on a hot summer’s day. There is also a small playground with fun slides and climbing structures to enjoy as well.

This park also features a sandbox and see-saw and is perfect for kids under 10 years old. It may be a smaller one than the rest of these playgrounds, but your children will still have so much fun here.

14. Our Playground at Stadium Place, Baltimore

Another playground with an incredible story is the Our Playground at Stadium Place in Baltimore. It actually completely burned down in 2008. In 2009, locals came together to rebuild and restore it.

Here you will find a tot area for the little ones to enjoy, along with climbing structures, swings, slides, and so much more. There are many themed areas to explore and for children to use their imaginations, such as a stage, a play town, a zoo, and others.

15. Patterson Park

This is always a hit with the kids and a really nice find too. It has a lot of trails for walking, lots of green space, water areas, birds and geese to look at and more.

The playground is big and has several levels so it can be hard to keep track of your child if they move fast. It also has a nice rink, court for basketball and baseball.

One huge feature is the Pagoda which is an iron structure with spiral stairs inside and enclosed by glass and wood. This location has two playgrounds. One of them is a castle themed playground and then there is a smaller one. There are no restrooms, but several port-a-potties.

16. Pierce’s Park

Pierce’s park is a hidden gem! Its a nice little park close the national aquarium in Baltimore and a great place for kids to burn their energy. It has musical fence instruments, merry go round, big horn shaped slide, and big xylophones.

It’s really a different but interesting little park. You do have to pay a little fee for parking and since its a small park, maybe combine this with something else to do in Baltimore. You can

17. Rash Field Park

Located not too far from federal hill park is the Rash field park which is an oasis of green space and recreation located near the iconic Inner Harbor waterfront. It is also near top indoor attractions in Maryland like the aquarium, museums, attractions, water taxis and much more!

It also has a skate park, fun slide and a climbing wall plus a volleyball court close-by. Rash Field Park is a popular spot among locals and tourists alike.

Baltimore County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

Baltimore County has some of the best playgrounds in all of Maryland. Check out some of my top favorites below.

18. Angel Park

Similar to Annie’s Playground, Angel Park has a beautiful story as well. Local artists and kids designed this playground to honor angel kids that are no longer with us. It is a tribute to Ryan Szczybor, a little boy who died from Leukemia, and his family.

This playground is the largest inclusive one in the entire county of Baltimore. Around 4,500 pre-K through fifth-graders helped design Angel Park, so you know it is amazing and perfect for kids!

Some of the best play structures here include the therapeutic swings, a shaking bridge, ziplines, music stations, a play castle, a fire truck play area, and so much more. You’ll also find quiet areas for those who need extra space and a feeling of calmness.

Angel Park truly has it all and includes every single child out there. It is fenced in and has an exercise gym right next door so parents can work out and enjoy being outside too with their kids.

19. Druid hill park 

Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland is the perfect place to take kids for a day of fun and adventure. There is a ton of great things to do at this park, especially with its close proximity to other attractions like the Maryland zoo.

This sprawling 745-acre park features a wide variety of activities, from a large pond and trails for hiking or biking, to multiple playgrounds filled with slides, swings, and play structures.

Kids will love exploring the various nature areas, including a wetland marsh, meadows, and woodlands. There are also sports fields for basketball, tennis, disc golf course and more; monuments to explore.

It also houses the Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens where you can see things like the epiphytic bromeliads on display, the orchids, and more. 

20. Federal hill park

If you’re looking for a great place to take the kids for an outdoor adventure, look no further than Federal Hill Park in Baltimore. This stunning park is situated on a hill overlooking downtown and offers plenty of recreational activities for all ages.

From playgrounds and picnic areas to trails, gardens, and more, there’s something here that everyone can enjoy. Plus, it’s conveniently located near many popular attractions such as Inner Harbor which has a lot to do for families and Camden Yards! 

One of the main attractions at Federal Hill Park is its playgrounds. It sits On the top of the hill and is fenced with green space around it.  You can get some gorgeous views of the city and harbor from up there, plus an amazing sunset.

Federal hill park is also close to the Rash field park which was recently opened and also has a kinetic playground and skate park.

21. North west regional park

The park has one small playground with several swings and slides for younger children), plus 3 small party pavilions, sports fields and paved wooded and non wooded walking paths. Its a great park for walking your dogs. 

There is also the new Ravens themed playground with lots of slides, some over 17 feet tall, climbing structures, obstacle and challenge courses, a wheelchair-accessible rubberized surface and more.

22. Oregon Ridge Park/Playground

Oregon Ridge Park and playground in Cockeysville, Maryland is a great place for families to get out and enjoy some fresh air. The park is a 1,043-acre park of walking and hiking trails, nature center, picnic and recreation areas, a lodge, and cross-country skiing and sledding.

It has a natural playground a few steps from the nature center and even an amphitheater where you can catch concerts during the summer months.

If your kids are nature lovers, the park has an excellent nature center with various types of critters. 

Peak fall foliage is very nice at this park during mid to late October. You can also check out some more fall foliages in Maryland. Dogs are allowed at this park while on their leash plus they have poop bags available. 

23. Sweet Air Park

Sweet air park is located in the Jacksonville Recreation and Senior Center and has a fenced playground. The park features little things to ride on such as a ladybug, a bee and a grasshopper.

It also has some swings, a web climber, slide, monkey bars,and more. The playground does not have much shade though.

24. Tire Park, Catonsville

This Tire Park in Catonsville is one of the best playgrounds for kids to enjoy climbing on, through, and over things. It is a unique playground where everything is made from recycled tires!

The Tire Park is located in the Patapsco Valley State Park, which was mentioned earlier. It is in both Baltimore and Howard counties.

You will also find a new play structure that isn’t made from tires, but most children love exploring the tires all day long; they might not even notice it! Here kids will love swinging on tire swings, playing in forts made out of tires, and so much more.

Tires are so much fun for children to play with, and they are simple objects. This is a great playground to help your kids enjoy the simplicity of life and being out in nature.

Carroll County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

Carroll County has a few playgrounds that make our list. Check out a couple of them below.

25. Christmas Tree Park Playground, Manchester

This is another inclusive playground where you will find tons of things for all children to do. Christmas Tree Park Playground is one of the best you’ll find all over Maryland and is located in Manchester.

There are four main playground areas filled with amazing play structures. You’ll find lots of newer equipment such as ziplines, balance beams, see-saws, a sound garden, climbing areas, and more!

It is pretty well shaded here, so you don’t have to worry about your children getting sunburned.

26. Millard Cooper Park

Located in Sykesville, MD, Millard Cooper Park is super fun and has different unique features. There is even a splash pad which is a hit with the kids every time especially with the water slide. It even has a huge bucket that dumps out water unexpectedly which can be fun.

You do need to pay close attention to your little one so they do not get knocked down by the bigger kids running around. There is even a zipline at the park. 

27. Westminster City Park Playground

Westminster City Park Playground has new features that make this another great location for kids to spend time outside playing and exploring.

There are rope courses, slides, a zipline, swings, balance pads, climbing structures, and so much more. You’ll find multiple play structures on this big playground so kids of all ages can come and enjoy.

Calvert County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

28. Callis Park

This is a small recreational park that includes a playground with swings, jungle gym, adult exercise equipment, picnic tables, benches and more. They also permit dogs on a leash. 

29. Calvert Cliffs State Park Tire Playground

We were never huge fans of tire playgrounds but the more we have been to playgrounds like this, the more we love it. This playground has swings, roundabouts, climbing structures, slides and more to help your little ones burn off their energy. 

The playground is located near restrooms, and the parking lot which makes it very convenient to use the bathroom and go in and out of the park.  

30. Cove Point Park

This park is nice and well maintained so far. You do have to pay about $6 if you are not from Calvert county. It has a water splash pad park with a water slide  for adults and kids. The pool also has lifeguards. The playground is massive and has swings, slides, climbing walls etc.

31. Hallowing Point Park

Another nice park in calvary county is the hallowing point park. It has lots of fields to run around, playground, picnic benches, water fountain and lots of parking. The playground is always a hit with the young kids. 

Caroline County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

32. Tuckahoe State Park Tire Playground

 Tuckahoe State Park is a nature-lover’s paradise. Located in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, this beautiful park offers something for everyone – from hiking and biking trails to wildlife viewing and camping sites.

The park also boasts an array of unique geological features like the Tuckahoe Creek Gorge and the Calvert Cliffs that provide stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay. This playground offers a unique and exciting way for kids to enjoy nature while playing on tires. There is also a lake for fishing, shaded picnic areas and hiking trails. 

Cecil County Best Playgrounds in Maryland

33. Brantwood regional park

A great fun park in Elkton, MD, brantwood regional park is a nice spot for kids. It’s also located close to a local ice cream shop called sweet cowalines so you can grab some ice-cream on your way out on a hot summer day.

It is sensory friendly with lots of climbing structures, 3-way swing, spinning carousel, mini zip line, rope course, slides and more. It even has a mommy or parent and child swing so you can swing with your little ones. The park is free with lots of parking. It does not have restrooms, but has a port-a-potty. 

34. Calvert Regional Park

It is home to Cecil county’s first regional park and consists of a basketball court, paved trails, playground, and disc golf course. The playground is huge with many swings, ziplines, mini play houses, 2 playgrounds and more. There is also a ton of parking available. 

35. Fair Green Park Playground

I love that this playground is completely fenced in with a small grassy field. It is a ship themed playground and comes with a large swing set, monkey bars, and more. There are also picnic tables and a covered pavilion. 

36. Stubbs Hill Regional Park

Stubbs Hill Regional Park has a nice and clean playground with slides, jungle gym activities etc. The area does get a bit wet when it rains although there is rubber ground under the playground which makes for a nice soft cushion.

It also does not have a restroom, but port-a-potties. I do think the playground is better suited for kids from age 4 or 5 years old. The area is also shaded which is nice. 

Charles County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

37. Bensville Park

There is a bigger playground for older kids and a smaller playground for the younger kids. They just added a zipline which is pretty cool. It has slides, climbing walls, swingsets and more. The park also has soccer and baseball fields, and access to trails. There are restrooms with running water and sinks to wash hands 

38. Laurel Springs Regional Park

Complete with a baseball field, softball field, pavilion, picnic tables, playground, restroom and other amenities, this park is great for a family day out and connects to the lake via a shaded trail.

There is a large playground suitable for multiple age groups of kids and has different types of swings, one for parents to swing with their babies, and even one for people to swing in their wheelchair!! How amazing is that? 

Heads up, If you go during snow or rainy seasons, the place gets muddy so dress appropriately to avoid messing up your shoes. 

Dorchester County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

Dorchester County has another one of the best playgrounds in Maryland for children of all ages.

39. Sailwinds Park, Cambridge

At this park, you will find not only a ship-themed playground but also its own lighthouse! Sailwinds Park is a beautiful place to stop and enjoy some sun and the beauty of nature.

From slides to monkey bars and even some swings, this playground has all the typical structures with a pirate ship and lighthouse theme that your child will love.

After playing on the play structures, take a nice family walk out to the Eastern Shore and sit on the swings together as you look at the calming water.

The  park is clean with restrooms and lots of free parking. It has a fun lighthouse climbing structure with slides, a pirate ship with slides, monkey bars and other fun things that kids can explore. Its also close to the water, so it provides a relaxing scenery for a calm day out. 

Frederick County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

40. Loys station park

Another park in Frederick County is Loys station park. It has a covered bridge which was first constructed in 1880 and has since then been modified. The park has amenities such as fishing, grills, picnic tables, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits and play equipment. 

It is really a beautiful and well maintained county park with a short and paved walking trail. Restrooms are also available. 

It has a lot of climbing options, a creek to play in and a nature scavenger hunt that your kids are sure to love. If you have the time, check out the little path with a bridge that takes you out to an island where you can see the covered bridge without dealing with the vehicle traffic.

41. Pinecliff Park

Pinecliff Park has a lot of amenities like ball fields, boat ramp, fire ring, grills, picnic shelters, volleyball nets etc. it also has a playground with a lot of things for kids to play such as tunnel slides, slides, swings, etc to occupy your time. 

It is also very close to the river so if your kids are not worn out by the end of the playground, which I bet they would because of how fun it is, you can make a trip down to the river.

There is also a little pond, although this tends to dry up a lot over summer unless it rains, but if you are lucky to see it, you might find some frogs, salamanders, snapping turtles etc. 

It even has bathrooms which is great! Instead of mulch, there is a rubbery solid ground covering which is nice. The park is really great with lots of shade and benches to sit on and watch your kids.

42. Sophie and Madigan’s Playground

This playground is one that is so dear to my heart due to how it came to life. It was born out of a tragedy to honor the lives of Sophie and Madigan Lillard. Their two girls, Sophie and Madigan were killed in a horrific house fire in January of 2013.

This playground was then created to honor the girls and create an inclusive play space for the community to come together to play, learn and create and honor the girls’ loving spirit. They incorporated their girls’ favorite things into the playground. 

The playground has a fantasy land with a castle and carriage, a wonderland which has many characters from Alice in wonderland like white rabbit, Mad Hatter’s hat, a flamingo slide, and Chesire cat’s tower.

It comes with a ton of swings, baby and adult swings, slides, rock walls, tables with shade. The bathrooms also have huge changing tables

Honestly this place is a  sight to behold if you have not been there. 

43. Utica District Park 

There are lots of things to do here, soccer fields, football field, softball and baseball fields, cricket field, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court, several playgrounds. There’s also about  3-1/2 mile walking path, nature trails, and plenty of parking.

The park has restrooms by the soccer fields. It has 2 huge playgrounds at both ends of the park with some smaller ones in the middle in between fields. There is a recently built playground near the trails that’s really fun with tunnel slides, regular slides, climbing structures, merry go round.

44. Walkersville Community Park

Walkersville Community Park in Frederick County is a very spacious park with paved trail around, tennis courts, basketball courts and horseshoe pits. The equipment is probably best for 3+ year children as younger children may need help around.

The park is pretty spacious and has smaller playsets and obstacles for children to make use of and use their imagination. It also has accessible restroom building, lots of walking paths and charcoal grills. 

Harford County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

Here are some of the top playgrounds kids love in Harford County! While they are not part of the imagination passport, these playgrounds are still tons of fun filled with different themes children love.

45. Annie’s Playground, Fallston

Annie’s Playground is a very special one with a beautiful story. Annie McGann Cumpston was killed by a drunk driver back in 2003. This playground was built as a tribute to her and is dedicated to “all the children who have left us too soon.”

Here you will find climbing structures, slides, swings, a treehouse, a theater puppet section, and so much more. It is a wooden playground with different areas for each age group to enjoy. This is another playground with a fence around it to keep your little ones safe and close by.

46. Lyn Stacie Getz Playground, Bel Air

This is another creative playground in Harford County, and it was designed by kids in the area! This is a playground all kids will love, from tire swings to slides, ride-ons, a see-saw, tunnels, rope climbing, and a toddler area.

The Lyn Stacie Getz Playground is located in Bel Air, Maryland. There are plenty of wooden structures, all enclosed with a fence for safety. Here you will find some areas with plenty of shade while others are out in the open.

47. Millard-Tydings Memorial Park Playground

It sits on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay in Havre de Grace, Maryland and from the playground you can get a nice view of the upper bay and eastern shore as well. 

The playground is a favorite for us because there is something for all ages of kids. There are two sections for little ones to climb and slide on and then another section for the older kids. The playground also has a swing set plus tons of spaces for adults to sit and watch their kids while also overlooking the dock.

The park has public restrooms and water fountains down the hill close to the parking lot which is nice.

48. Rockfield Park, Bel Air

Another fun playground in Bel Air is Rockfield Park. This park is huge, with plenty to do for all ages. During the summer, kids can enjoy the Chesapeake Sensory Plaza for some fun water play.

Right next to the water area is the fun playground. This is a very typical playground with monkey bars, slides, swings, rope bridges, and other fun activities. There is even a little wooden house great for toddlers to play inside with some shade.

Howard County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

There are plenty of fun playgrounds in Howard County. Here are some of my favorites for the entire family!

49. Alpha Ridge Park

Alpha Ridge park is a well maintained park that is also perfect for a baseball game. It has a lot of parking and bathroom facilities. There is a small planet observatory on site which the public can use on certain days of the year.

It also has 2 playgrounds for kids to play with one for older kids and the other for younger kids. One of the playgrounds has mushroom-like stomping steps to climb around.

Alpha Ridge park comes with lots of room for running, walking, bike riding, dog walking,  playing softball and more.

50. Atholton Park

Located behind Atholton Elementary school, this park has 2 tennis courts, 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a grill and more. It is in a shaded area and has a variety of climbing options, fun animal sounds, and bench areas.

There are actually two playground areas, one side has more of the playground things while the other side has swings. 

51. Bailey Park

A great park in Columbia close to the waterfront, whole foods and with a great paved running trail. This playground comes with slides,  jungle gyms for the kids with nice soft surfaces, and seating areas.

Although it’s a compact playground, it’s a great way to allow your kids to burn off some energy while you enjoy the view of the lake and the two-level fountain.

Compared to some other playgrounds, it’s not shaded and not much for little kids to do here. 

52. Blandair Regional Park Playgrounds, Columbia

Head over to Blandair Regional Park North Playground for another fun sensory playground. This is another huge park with multiple playgrounds, but the North Playground is our favorite and is a “play-for-all” playground fit for kids of all abilities and ages.

There are also other playgrounds in this area, the East and West playgrounds.

Here you will find a fully fenced playground with six different themed areas, including farm, dinosaur, outer space, music, and treehouse themes, each suited for different age groups. There are also two non-verbal communication boards as well.

This is definitely a playground you will want to visit over and over again with your family. It is one of the most inclusive playgrounds in Maryland!

53. Cedar lane park

A nice park in Columbia, MD with basketball courts, pavilions, tennis courts, paved sidewalks, ball fields and more. The park has restrooms located near the playground and also next to the parking lot so visitors have options. It even has fitness equipment next to the playground so adults or older kids can use them.

There are playgrounds separated out for older and younger kids, monkey bars, little climbing mushrooms, slides, climbing walls etc.

54. Centennial Park, Ellicott City

Centennial Park is another park that has multiple playgrounds. There are four main areas, North, East, South, and West, and each of them has its own playgrounds!

The South Playground tends to be the busiest and has tons of fun things to do. It is also the biggest out of the four in Centennial Park. This play area is full of climbing structures and is perfect for older kids.

The North Playground is better suited for little kids. Here you will find a nice toddler area with very few visitors, so your little one can enjoy the park without getting trampled on. On the North Playground, you will find a lot of fun sensory play as well perfect for children of all abilities.

55. Hammond park

We love this little playground divided into two parts – one for children ages 2-5, other for 5-12, although I do wish they had swings, especially ones for little kids. Hammond park has a tennis court and large field for outdoor activities as well.

It is overall a great location for birthday parties, dog walking, and for neighborhood kids to play. It also lacks a restroom which is important when you have kids, but it has a port-o-potty. 

56. Holiday Hills Park

This park is a hidden gem with lots of places to sit down and still get views of the playground to watch your kids. It has a walking path that goes through the woods, a tennis court, basketball court and picnic table.

Sadly it does not have a bathroom. It does have an area for older kids and one for younger kids.

57. Huntington Park

Another nice little park with walking trails located in Columbia, MD. It has one large jungle gym structure that comes with lots of inner active climbing features and slides and then a small structure  for younger kids plus swings.

The park also has basketball courts and an open field.

One thing I love about the park is that it is never overcrowded due to its location.

58. Long Gate Playground, Meadowbrook Park

Long Gate Playground is another huge playground full of slides, climbing structures, and more. You will find this super exciting playground in Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City.

With over 10 different slides, your entire family can find one they love to zoom down on. There is also a nice rock climbing wall, balance stepping stones, and so much more. Because it is a huge playground, you can plan to spend a few hours here so your kids can enjoy it all.

59. Patapsco Valley State Park

The Patapsco Valley State Park Playground features structures perfect for toddlers and older kids. From climbing areas to logs to climb there, each age group can enjoy something here.

One of the coolest things at this playground is the Aero Glider, which is basically a huge see-saw. It is so big that it can accommodate wheelchairs so every child can have some fun.

Along with the Aero Glider, you’ll find a huge playground full of slides, swings, and fun things to climb on. This park has some awesome hikes and a swinging bridge that your family can enjoy together too. Make it a day trip and go explore the beautiful park!

60. Troy Hill Park Playground

This is a really nice park in Elkridge with something for kids of all ages. The playground itself is separated into sections for a variety of age groups. The park has bathrooms which is a plus.

The park itself is often busy as there are sometimes youth sport games going on there. 

The playground is fenced in with gates to help keep the little ones inside and it’s always very clean especially the restrooms. One negative is that the playground does not have any shade, otherwise, its a great place for kids to play. 

61. Western Regional Park Playground

This is a really amazing place in Woodbine, MD. The field is really huge and is great for soccer, running, football and more sports, not to mention being able to take in nature. One of the best things I love about the park is that the playground is completely fenced in.

It has a big play area where bigger kids can play and then a smaller toddler area for little kids. The playground is also shaded off and ideal for hot summer months. One of the kids favorite things here is the 4 tower rope climbing by the soccer field. 

Kent County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

62. Betterton Community Park

The playground is a fun space for kids, it has slides, swings, climbing structures etc. Its in a slightly shaded area to keep you from the summer heat.

63. Rock Hall Community Playground

Another great playground with something for everyone to enjoy such as climbing structures, slides, swings and more.

Montgomery County Best Playgrounds in Maryland

In Montgomery County, you will find plenty of fun playgrounds for kids of all ages. Here are some of the best ones to enjoy!

64. Adventure Playground, Cabin John Regional Park, Potomac

At Cabin John Regional Park, you will find another fun Adventure Playground. This is another large park that offers multiple playground structures with plenty of things to keep your entire family busy all day long.

Here younger children will enjoy a musical playground, typical playground structures, and a train and tractor as well. Older children will love the obstacle course with pretty big slides and a fun merry-go-round.

There are plenty of trees around, so you can still get out and about even on a hot day. This park also has a fun train ride kids will enjoy as well.

65. Adventure Playground, South Germantown Recreational Park

You’ll find another Adventure Playground at the South Germantown Recreational Park. This park has incredibly fun things to do, but the playgrounds here are quite amazing too.

There are five main theme areas for the playground and a couple of tot lots as well for young toddlers. One of the best features here is the castle play structure!

Kids will love the pirate ship playground, sound garden structure, and the climbing walls as well. This is definitely one of the best playgrounds to visit!

66. Adventure Playground, Wheaton Regional Park

This is another playground that you can spend the entire day at! The Adventure Playground is located in Wheaton Regional Park and is absolutely amazing for younger and older kids.

There are slides of all sizes here as well as rope courses and a huge hill. You will even find an exercise section of the park too! One of the best features of this playground is the amazing slides.

These slides are extremely long; your kid will scream with joy as they go down again and again!

There is a small toddler section of the playground with a sandbox, some smaller slides, and a ride-on dinosaur. Older kids can enjoy the playground as it is filled with climbing opportunities from rock wall structures, a huge blue hill, and other fun rope courses.

Similar to the Watkins Regional Park, you will find a carousel and mini train as well. 

67. Caroline Freeland Urban Park, Bethesda

In Bethesda, your children can enjoy spending some time at the Caroline Freeland Urban Park.

This typical playground is always a great place to help your kids get the wiggles out and soak up some sun. One of the best areas of this park is the firetruck structure! There are plenty of slides that range from short and small to steep and long.

This playground is gated, so you can sit on the bench as you watch your kids play, knowing they cannot go far.

68. Falls Road Local Park, Potomac

The Falls Road Local Park in Potomac, Maryland, is another one of the best playgrounds in Montgomery County. It has a pretty big playground with room for all ages to enjoy. Here you will find monkey bars, exercise equipment, swings, a tire swing, ride-ons, slides, and much more.

There are plenty of benches with shade for parents to watch their kids have fun and get all their energy out. Toddlers can enjoy one play structure while older kids play at the other structures. It is a great family playground to spend an hour or two on a warm day.

69. Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo

Glen Echo Park used to be an amusement park until it was shut down. Now it is a fun recreational park for families to enjoy spending quality time outside together. The playground at this park is located right behind the carousel.

At this playground, you will find the typical play structures, including slides, swings, and even a rope climbing area too. This is a very historical place where you can come to teach a nice homeschool lesson and then have some fun together.

70. Greenbriar Local Park, Potomac

Another fun playground located in Potomac is the Greenbriar Local Park. There are two main playgrounds with one for younger kids and another for older kids. Your children will love riding on the zipline here too!

At this playground, you will find fun-themed areas. There is a fun crab ship and ride-on fishes and plenty of steep, long slides. You can also play around with the soundboard and hear different animal noises.

71. RIO Washingtonian Center Playground

The lakefront has a playground that is great for children to burn off some energy, they can run around, climb and play with other kids. There is also a feeding station where kids can feed the fish. There is plenty of parking around plus a man made pond to walk around.

The playground does get overcrowded especially on weekends since it’s in the RIO shopping area.  There is a carousel within walking distance and several restaurants to make the entire experience pleasurable. 

72. Rockville Civic Center

The Rockville Civic Center has restrooms, tennis court, nature trail, drinking fountain, outdoor fitness equipment and more. There’s also a playground, climbing wall, sculpture, and nature center.

The playground has some slides, rock climbing walls and other climbing structures for kids.

73. Seneca Creek State Park Recycled Tire Playground

This playground has been around since 1999 and is a hit for kids. It honestly reminds me of an indoor jungle gym with the amenities it has such as tires, wood playscapes and tons of things to swing and climb. There is also a 50-foot zipline.

The playground was actually constructed with about 80-100 tires along with wood and plastic which is so unique. Only thing is its best for ages 5 years and up. It also has restrooms and a drinking fountain.

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74. Manklin Meadows Park

Now this park was newly built in 2017 and has everything kids need to have fun. It has a ball field, gazebo, picnic tables, dog park, garden and more. The playground here is huge, hence you could spend hours here without even knowing.

There are plenty of climbing structures, slides, swings, obstacle courses and a spinning climber. 

It also gets lots of shade in summer. It is located next to the Ocean Pines community garden. One feature I love is the mommy and baby swing so you can swing with your little one. It does lack a bathroom but has port-a-potties. 

75. Northside Park

This park is Ocean City’s largest and most popular park, so if you are visiting OCMD, be sure to stop by. The park has an accessible playground, softball and baseball fields, soccer field and more. The playground is fenced in with lots of slides, climbable things and is great for kids of all ages.

The park also holds a Winterfest lights in Northside park in December where you can see tons of light displays, enjoy some hot chocolate. You can also check out some more great things to do in Ocean City Maryland especially with kids.

76. White Horse Park

Also next to the Ocean Pines, this park is a lovely park with access to a boat ramp and pier. They have a public bath house. It is  just a few minutes away from all the bustle of Ocean City so it’s perfect if you need a peaceful and relaxing time away.

The playground has an area for big kids and younger kids and comes with slides, climbing structures, and more.

Prince George’s County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

This county has made tons of fun Imagination Playgrounds for kids of all ages. Each of these playgrounds has plenty of colorful fun structures made so children can spend hours outside each day. You can find a passport here to see all the fun parks in Prince George’s County.

77. Allen Pond Park

The 85-acre park is complete with a ton of amenities like amphitheater, ball fields, basketball court, boat rentals, horseshoe pit, grills, water fountain and more. It has 2 playgrounds, one for preschool kids and one for school age kids.

The park is also home to the Bowie Ice Arena, Bowie skatepark and Allen Pond.

The school age has a ramp and is wheelchair accessible. Both playgrounds also have mazes, tic-tac-toe games and alphabets that also cater to visually impaired which is really great to see. There is also a pier for fishing and paddle boats, you can see ducks and geese as well.

79. Archaeology dig playground

The Archaeology Dig Playground is located at Fairland Regional Park in Laurel, MD. It has a huge shaded sandpit with little excavators for kids to sit on and dig in the sand. It also has slides, swings, climbing structures, and a picnic area.

It is one of the 26 Imagination Playgrounds in Prince George’s County that have different themes and colorful play equipment.

Taking your kids to the Archaeology Dig Playground can be a fun and educational experience. They can enjoy playing with the sand, slides, swings, and climbing structures. They can also learn about archaeology and history by exploring the Little Paint Branch Trail that leads to an old mill site.

If you want to make a day out of it, you can also visit the nearby Fairland Aquatics Center or the Laurel Ice Gardens

80. Berwyn Heights Park

Berwyn Heights Park is a nice small park for toddlers and older kids. It also has a trail that leads to lake Artemesia which is a beautiful man-made 37 acre lake located near the city of College Park, Maryland. It has slides, climbing ropes and is sort of like an American Indian themed playground. 

81. Bowie Heritage Park

Another great little park in Bowie, Bowie Heritage Park has miniaturized versions of several Bowie landmarks. The little historical buildings are the highlight of the park. The playground has swingsets, a large playset that includes a slide, and ladders to climb. 

82. Carnival fun playground

Carnival Fun Playground is one of PG Imagination playgrounds and is in a neighborhood park. It is a carnival themed playground as the name implies and has slides, bumper cars, ferris wheel climbing structures and other carnival type inspiration. There is a good amount of parking as well, but no restrooms. 

83. Castaway Island Playground, Fort Washington

Castaway Island Playground is full of adventure waiting for children! Kids will love playing with a talking seahorse, a sandcastle play structure that makes noises, and lots more fun areas to explore. They will also love to imagine being on an actual island.

Children will love pretending to crash their ship on this island and have fun playing in paradise one sunny day. It is based on the island from Gilligan’s Island tv show, and it is quite impressive! This is another one of the imagination playgrounds Prince George’s County offers.

84. Cat and mouse playground

Another PG Imagination playground, it has several swings, tic-tac-toe, and a short trail. The design was influenced by the Tom and Jerry cartoon and Mouse trap board game. It has fun things for younger kids and then unique climbing walls for older ones. 

85. Cheverly euclid street neighborhood park

Cheverly euclid street neighborhood park is a nice climbing playground. It has a smaller area for little kids and one for older kids. Both sides of the playground are set up like a castle.

The floor is a soft rubber flooring to provide cushion when kids fall. There are no restrooms, but there are some port-a-potties available.

The park is also in a neighborhood so it doesn’t get too crowded plus it has a good amount of parking, a large field, a tennis court, and a basketball court.

86. Comic theme playground

This is a one of a kind playground with its comic theme! This unique playground is designed to look like a comic book come to life, with bright colors, larger-than-life characters, and exciting attractions. 

It’s tucked away in Heurich park and can be hard to find. The playground floors have superman symbols on one side and batman on the other side and then captain America’s symbol in the middle.

The playground is sort of divided into areas for younger kids and for older kids. It also has slides, climbing structures, spinner and more all themed out, it is definitely a hit especially for comic lovers. There are public restrooms available so that is a plus.

87. Forest village playground

Another one of PG Imagination playgrounds, this playground is best for kids ages 5-12 years old especially those that love to climb. Although there are a few things younger kids can play with.

It has slides, climbing poles and is shaded away. There are no swings or seesaws sadly. 

88. Frontier fort playground

It’s located in a community center which is great because visitors can make use of the restrooms. It has equipment for older and younger kids. There are slides, climbing structures, swings and more. There is ample parking here, places to sit and have picnics with family. 

89. Gone Fishing Playground

If you’re looking for a family-friendly and entertaining outdoor experience, the Gone Fishing Playground in Maryland is definitely worth a visit. This unique playground offers a fun-filled fishing theme with a variety of play structures designed to look like fishing boats, nets, and sea creatures.

There are a variety of fish themes around the playground, also a rope climber to act like you are crossing the water, cabin shacks etc. 

The playground has a lot of parking, walking paths, ball fields etc. it also has two other playgrounds that were previously there, one for younger kids and one for older kids.  There are restrooms with changing tables located inside the facility. 

90. Granville gude park

Located in Laurel, MD, Granville Gude park features a lake house with snackbar, picnic areas, horseshoe pits, playground, boat dock, boat rentals, trails and more. In order to get to the playground you have to park on the street and walk down the path.

There is also a nice pond where visitors can watch the ducks while relaxing.

The playground has slides, monkey bars, lots of things to climb on, little mushroom to step on and other fun features. 

91. Green garden playground

This playground is very secluded and has a bike rack, game tables, and a play area for kids. The playground is a small one but has slides, tunnel slides for kids.

92. Heurich Mobility playground

This is in the same place as the Comic theme playground which is a PG Imagination playground but its newer and is located beside the dog park. It is a 2 minutes walk from the comic playground.

It has musical features, slides, rope climbers, swings of various types, 2-seater zip line and more to keep your kids entertained for hours. 

I loved that the surface of the playground was not mulch but rather the rubbery mulch-looking surface so it’s not messy when it rains plus that strollers can navigate it easily.

93. High ridge park

Another hidden gem park with a covered playground perfect for hot days. The park has some trails with lots of trees and paved areas for strollers. There is also a tennis court, lots of parking spaces, open field to play football, picnics or anything, a pavilion and more.

The playground has slides, climbing walls, tunnel slides etc. It is also cushioned with soft material so it provides support when kids fall.

94. Historic flour mill playground

The playground has a mill theme, with a play structure that resembles a water wheel, a cart with flour sacks, and other interactive features.

The playground is located near a historic 18th-century mill that is available for rental, but not currently due to structural issues. It has parking, park benches, and access to a paved trail along the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park.

The playground does not have restrooms or picnic areas, but there are some nearby at Berwyn Heights Sports Park or Berwyn Heights Elementary School and Community Center.

95. Horsepen Park

Horsepen Park is a new park in Bowie, Maryland that opened in 20191. It has a playground with two sides, one for older kids with modern climbing structures, and one for toddlers with cute train equipment.

The park is right off the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. They even have a bicycle practice and training course for beginner and intermediate levels, plus a built in bike maintenance and tool area.

There are plenty of benches to enjoy a picnic lunch in the park’s shaded pavilions or take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque walking trails.

Additionally they have a zip line which is fun. Horsepen Park is a must-visit destination for families in Maryland, offering an exciting and engaging outdoor adventure for kids of all ages.

96. Indian Creek Playground

Indian Creek Park is a park in Prince George’s County, Maryland, near Lakeland and Berwyn¹. It has a playground, a baseball/softball field, a basketball court, and access to a paved trail³.

It is close to Berwyn Heights Sports Park and Berwyn Heights Elementary School and Community Center, which offer more recreational facilities and programs⁴. 

The playground at Indian Creek Park is part of the Imagination Playgrounds program, which encourages children to use their creativity and imagination while playing. The playground has slides, swings, climbing structures, and interactive features.

97. King and Queen Playground

Located in Cheverly, MD, this regal-themed playground is perfect for children and families who love fairy tales and imaginative play. The playground is designed to look like a castle, complete with a drawbridge, towers, and walls.

Kids can explore the castle’s many rooms and features, including a slide that resembles a dragon, a throne room, and a knight’s armor display.

The playground also includes swings, climbing structures, and a sandbox for additional fun. The playground’s attention to detail and castle-inspired design is truly impressive, creating an immersive and enchanting play experience for all ages.

Whether you’re a little prince or princess, or just a fan of magical worlds, the King and Queen Playground in Maryland is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a fun and imaginative outdoor adventure.

There are two castle structure areas, one for older kids and one for little kids. There are no restrooms, but it has port-a-potties.

98. Little Critter Playground, Mitchellville South Park

At Mitchellville South Park, you’ll find another amazing playground. The Little Critter Playground is fully accessible for all kids and their families and was designed specifically for those with special needs.

One thing I love about this park is that it has canopies over the play structures to provide shade for your kids while they play. You will also find bright colors, tons of swings, sound panels, tire swings, drums, tunnels, slides, and just about everything a kid can desire.

It does not have restrooms, but we saw one port-a-potty open to the public. It also hardly ever gets crowded as we were the only ones there for about 30 minutes.

99. Medieval Dragon Playground, South Bowie Community Center

Kids can use their imagination and play with a dragon at the Medieval Dragon Playground located at South Bowie Community Center. While this is a smaller playground, it has some pretty fun features for kids.

One of the coolest spots of this playground is the dragon structure. You can climb up and through the dragon with nets and then slide down the dragon’s tongue when you reach the top!

This is a gated playground, which works great for toddlers. It also has a castle structure that you can slide down.

It does not have a restroom or port-a-potty available but I assume they have restrooms available in the community center next to it.

100. Nature Climb Imagination Playground, Meadowbrook Park

This is another fun imagination playground in Bowie. The Nature Climb Playground is located at Meadowbrook Park, which is a smaller community park hidden in the woods a bit. It is more secluded and has plenty of shade to enjoy on those really hot days.

This park has tons of boulders and rocks to climb and be adventurous on. The entire play structure is made out of logs and stones for the kids to enjoy. Because of everything there is to climb on, this park might not be the best option for toddlers or any kid who can easily fall down.

101. Ocean Voyage Playground, Langley Park Community Center

Let your kids spend a day on the ocean at Langley Park Community Center. The Ocean Voyage Playground has multiple play structures that are boat themed, with one showing how the engine room works with anchors, knobs, and more.

There are a ton of areas for toddlers to have fun while older kids can enjoy a bigger play structure or climb up a big rope knot. This playground also has some shade canopies over the play areas. You will also find a swing set, slides, a see-saw, and twirling seats.

102. Orchard Imagination Playground, Fairwood Community Park

This is another one of the best playgrounds in Maryland because it works great for toddlers as well as older kids. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy!

The Orchard Imagination Playground is incredibly huge. Here you will find slides, a sandbox, tunnels, climbing structures, swings, and so much more. There are some fun electronic games and plenty of opportunities to climb for the older kids.

There is not really any place for shade at this park, so make sure to take sunscreen and hats when you go play.

103. Parkour park

A nice park with good play features for kids, walking track, and obstacle course. It is a shaded playground with lots of slides and seating areas for parents to sit and watch their kids. 

104. Pirate ship playground

This fun themed pirate ship playground is one of the first few PG Imagination playgrounds and still a hit. It has a lot of shade and seats for adults to sit and watch their kids. There is also areas for older and younger kids

It also has port-a-potties and a parking lot close to the playground. 

105. Playground at Fairwood Community Park

This is another one of the PG Imagination playgrounds and is located behind the Fairwood shopping center. It is tucked away and is easy to miss unless you knew about it before. There are outdoor concert series held over the summer months at this park too.

The kids will be thrilled to explore the various play areas, including swings, monkey bars, and tunnels. And with soft, padded flooring throughout the park, parents can rest easy knowing their children are safe and secure.

The park also features a beautiful pond with a fountain, perfect for feeding the ducks or enjoying a leisurely stroll. For families who love to play sports, the park also boasts a soccer field, basketball court, and baseball diamond.

Although a drawback is that you need a permit to use the soccer fields and pavilions. 

106. Safari hut playground

We love this playground because it’s secluded and it will hardly ever be crowded. It is a safari themed playground although i don’t think the theme is strong enough to realize that.

The downside is with how secluded it is, there is no parking close to it which gets confusing. It has benches, toddler swings, slides, climbing features, and spinning slides. Due to the small size there are no rest rooms or port-a-potties so plan properly. 

107. Somerset Neighborhood Park

Another cozy little park in a quiet neighborhood in Bowie. It has a tennis court and walking trails that lead all the way to Hilltop plaza. It has two playgrounds, one for older kids and one for smaller kids and there are lots of shade for hot summer months. They do lack a restroom so that’s a bummer. 

108. Sports fitness gym/playground

This playground has two areas, one for big kids and one for toddlers. It has lots of climbing things, fun slides, swings for all ages and some musical play features. 

109. Tor Bryan park and playground

Tor Bryan park and playground is a nice park area with a basketball court, picnic shelters, grills, playground and more. It is complete with a variety of climbing structures, swings, and slides. 

110. Viking ship playground

It is located inside a neighborhood park with tennis courts, ball fields, and walking paths. As you approach the playground, the impressive wooden Viking ship comes into view, complete with dragon-head carvings and billowing sails.

The Viking Ship Playground has a large wooden ship with a dragon’s head on the bow and a tail on the stern.

It also has dual wheelchair ramps, slides, poles, nets, swings, trampolines, climbing ropes, seesaws, and spinners. It is designed to encourage physical and imaginative play for children of all ages and abilities

111. Watkins down Horse racing playground

An Imagination Playground in Prince George’s County, this horse racing themed playground is perfect for younger and older kids. It is sometimes ignored because it gets overshadowed by the Wizard of Oz playground but it’s a hidden gem in the Watkins regional park!

It is separated into parts for older kids and younger kids and has several swings, chairs, and plenty of picnic areas, a water fountain. The Horse Racing Playground has a lot of shade and is perfect for when the other playground gets crowded.

One great thing is you can explore the entire park and then end your day at this playground. The park is free to go to, but you’ll need to pay for some attractions, like the miniature train, carousel, and mini-golf.

112. White marsh park

Not an Imagination playground, but it’s a nice park, with nature trails, a play house, fields, a gym, playground and more. The playground comes with slides, climbing structures, swings and is just a fun space for kids.

113. White water adventure park

There is not much to do here compared to a lot of the other PG Imagination playgrounds. It does not have swings for little ones, but has for older kids, lots of slides, climbing walls etc. There is also a lot of parking but no restrooms.

114. Wizard of Oz Playground, Watkins Regional Park

This is one of the best playgrounds in Maryland and has a Wizard of Oz theme! Kids simply adore this playground and can play there all day long.

It has around 10 different play structures, including a ruby slipper slide, an emerald city castle, and so much more.

Watkins Regional Park has so much more than the Wizard of Oz Playground. It also has other fun attractions to help you appreciate spending all day outside. You’ll find a carousel, a miniature train, and other playgrounds all in one park.

115. Woodland Wonderland Playground, Walker Mill Regional Park

Walker Mill Regional Park is another huge park with many fun adventures; you can easily make this a fun day trip with your family. Inside you will find the Woodland Wonderland Playground. This imagination playground has plenty of fun wooden log slides, tunnels, and even a windmill! The long red slide was closed due to cracks when we went.

During the summer, you can cool off at the misting area, which is another fun playground area. Each park’s play structure is nature-themed, so you will find a “fallen tree” kids can climb up on or a cute gnome that tells jokes.

Throughout the entire Walker Regional Park, you will find fun hidden things that will make it a blast to go play at! My kids loved searching for the animals on the scavenger hunt. The playground also has restrooms available in the building right next to the playground.

116. Riverdale park station

We absolutely love this playground in Riverdale, MD. It is completely fence in which is perfect. It has a lot of things for kids to play with and is slightly separated by age. The playground also had a few sitting areas for parents to hang out. Its in a neighborhood

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117. Dorsey Park

Dorsey park has a newly renovated playground that is a blast for kids. Its complete with slides, swings, even one for parents to swing with their child, xylophone type equipment to make music, rope ladder and more. 

118. Wieck Playground

This is such a fun playground with so many different things for kids to do. It is clean and well maintained. It has slides, climbing walls, chime bars, tunnel slides, swings for adults to join their kids for a swing, zip line and more. I love that the ground is soft instead of mulch which gets muddy when it rains. There is also a bathroom in the building next to the playground. 

Talbot County, Best Playgrounds in Maryland

Here is one of my favorite playgrounds in Talbot County!

119. Idlewild Park, Easton

The playground in Idlewild Park is full of adventures for your children. It is fully fenced, so you don’t have to worry about your child running off, and it has a walking trail around it for parents to get some exercise while their kids play.

Idlewild Park has a rubber floor, which is safe and fun for kids to run around on. It also is full of play structures with slides, swings, forts, and areas to spark your child’s imagination.

Your child will never get bored here! The basketball court is so nice to look at with its very colorful look. In summary, we love this playground!

There is a shaded parking area, restrooms, tennis courts, picnic table, playground, walking path, cute garden etc. 

Washington County Best Playgrounds in Maryland

120. Hagerstown City Park

Hagerstown city park is a great park if you want to enjoy a nice walk, explore a variety of plants and trees. The stonework and artwork at this park are a sight to behold. There is also a big water area where you will find carp and ducks to feed, make sure to purchase the food from them and not bread or random snacks.

The park also has Christmas lights and music events free of charge. It also has 2 large playgrounds, picnic tables, barbecue grills etc. The playground has slides, climbing features, climbing walls. 

121. Pen mar park

Located in Highfield-Cascade, MD, Pen Mar Park was previously an amusement park and then converted into a park. The playground here has monkey bars, playsets, double zip line, rope walk, rope climber.

There is also a smaller playground area for younger kids with a slide and rope climber. 

One amazing thing about this park is the view, definitely a relaxing place to be. 

122. Marty Snook Park 

They have a recently built central Bark dog park, fitness area and woods play area! This park also has drinking fountains, picnic tables, restrooms, pool, basketball courts, and other fun things.

Marty Snook Park has a fun mythical playground with wood carvings on some tree stumps to give a unique vibe plus its a neat addition to the regular playground previously there. 

Wicomico County, Playgrounds

123. Ben’s Red Swings Community Playground

As the name implies, there is a lot of red in this playground. It was built in memory of Benjamin Layton, son of Chris and Hendrik.

Its a really great park for all ages of kids and has a sandbox packed with toys for everyone to us and a ton of running around space. It is located right next to the Salisbury zoo so you could make it a day trip with your kids.

The playground has restrooms and is in the shade. It also comes with swings, sliding boards, a huge obstacle course, sand pits and more. 

Worcester County, Playgrounds

124. Cypress Park Playground in Pocomoke City

Pocomoke is such a beautiful town to visit. The playground area is great with a nature trail and boat dock to catch scenic views of the pocomoke river. There is also a skate park, tennis courts, a boardwalk on the river, bathrooms and more.

Pro tip, plan ahead and probably avoid this area when it rains heavily as it tends to get wet and flooded. The playground is also fenced and has areas for big kids and little kids. 

125. Stephen Decatur Park in Berlin

This is a fantastic park with a lot to do such as walking, tennis, playground for kids etc. Everything is also handicapped accessible. Only drawback is the lack of bathrooms, they only have port-a-potties.

The playground has an area for kids ages 2-5 and another area for big kids and they come with a ton of climbing and play equipment although I think the area for ages 2-5 has slightly more. If you are visiting Berlin, you need to make a stop here.

Frequently asked questions on Maryland Playgrounds

Final thoughts on the Best Playgrounds in Maryland

There you have it Maryland counties have a lot to offer and have really stepped up their game when it comes to outdoor playgrounds.

Exploring Maryland’s outdoor playgrounds with kids is a great way to have fun and make lasting memories. From climbing walls, zip lines, water features and more, there are plenty of exciting activities for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Whether you’re looking for equipment your little one can climb on or an interactive nature play area that will get them exploring their surroundings, Maryland has something for every child’s taste.

Map of the Best Playgrounds in Maryland

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