Best Family-Friendly Attractions
Explore the best family-friendly attractions in New Castle.
Constitution Park
Compact plaza with a dramatic sculpture. Snug public plaza featuring a striking sculpture honoring the constitution in leafy surrounds.
301 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
Tidbury Park
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Dover, DE 19901
Long's Park
80-acre park with petting zoo & lake. Public park with 80 acres of outdoor activities, including a lake, petting farm & playgrounds,
1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Franklin Square
Playground with mini-golf & a carousel. Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint.
200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
JFK Plaza (Love Park)
Plaza with a fountain & iconic sculpture. Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture.
Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Brandywine Park
Scenic green space along the river. This scenic tract along the river features monuments, attractions, sports fields & a walking path.
1080 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Sanctuary with diverse flora & fauna. Dedicated to preserving the Tinicum Marsh, this refuge offers hiking trails & a visitor center.
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19153
Brandywine Battlefield Park Visitor Center
Historic American Revolution War site. Picnic areas, a visitor center with exhibits & a museum shop are available at this sprawling locale.
1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
First State National Historical Park
National park & museum on landmark site. Historic spot & national park with green space for public gatherings, plus a courthouse museum.
211 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720
Delaware Children's Museum
Interactive play for kids of all ages. Riverfront building for toddlers to teens features interactive exhibits & a climbing structure.
550 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Rockwood Park & Museum
Gothic mansion with hiking trails. 19th-century Gothic manor house featuring regular guided tours & park with gardens & paved trails.
4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809, United States
Can-Do Playground
Visit this great place for kids and families!
4361 Weldin Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Expansive play area with an iconic slide. Iconic playground with a historic wooden slide & 16,000-sq.-ft. playhouse on 6.5 wooded acres.
3500 Reservoir Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Charles E. Price Memorial Park
Picnic areas, trails & a fishing pond. Large park offering a fishing pond, walking trails, picnic pavilions, a dog park & playgrounds.
955 Levels Rd, Middletown, DE 19709, United States
Longwood Gardens
Sprawling landmark for elegant gardens. Vast collection of vibrant flower gardens, a greenhouse & fountain shows plus student courses.
1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Fort Mott State Park
Riverfront site for picnics & walks. Remains of the riverfront fortifications anchor this natural spot with paths & picnic areas.
Fort Mott State Park, 454 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville, NJ 08070
Silver Lake Park
Park with sports, a poll & skateboarding. Community facility offering basketball, tennis, track & soccer, as well as ball fields & a pool.
200 E Cochran St, Middletown, DE 19709
Delaware Agricultural Museum
Tractors, farm equipment & an 1890s town. Museum showcasing tractors & farm equipment, with an adjacent 1890s village (barn, windmill, etc.).
866 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Silver Lake Park
Scenic outdoor area for recreation. 182 acres of woodsy green space with walking trails, a playground, picnic shelters & water access.
Washington St, Dover, DE 19901
Delaware State Police Museum
History exhibits in a small space. This small museum on the history of the Delaware State Police features a helicopter & vintage car.
1425 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
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