Discover the Best Playgrounds in Maryland and Washington DC

Come search for sunken treasure aboard the Sea Gypsy at Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake in the spring, summer, and fall and turn to us for more family fun ideas in the Maryland and Washington DC area!

Hit a playground for spring or summer fun with the kids!  If you are looking for playgrounds in Maryland and Washington DC we can help you find the best! Do your kids love a great playground?  At Pirate Adventures we offer a fun place to bring the kids for outdoor fun during the spring summer and fall.  Capturing the imagination of children ages 3-10 is our sweet spot.  As a result we have lots of visitors ask us where to find more fun with the kids in our area.  Come see us at Pirate Adventures for an experience your kids will never forget and If you are looking for more family fun chances are a playground will fit the bill.  Bookmark our list of the best playgrounds in Maryland and Washington DC and start exploring!

The Big Playground List – Maryland and Washington DC

We’ve listed only the best playgrounds in Maryland and Washington DC.  We have visited all of the playgrounds we recommend. We know – that’s a lot of playgrounds in Maryland and Washington DC and it has been a fun project for our kids! Read our playground reviews for more information as we post them.  Find the best places to swing, slide and climb the day away!

The Best Playgrounds in Annapolis/Anne Arundel County

Pirate Adventures is located in the beautiful town of Annapolis and we know the playgrounds in this area the best.  From the Downtown playground located in the heart of historic Annapolis to Kinder Farm Park where you can visit with the farm animals, we have plenty of places to play around Annapolis.  Here are our top choices for playgrounds in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

City of Annapolis Downtown Playground

City of Annapolis Downtown Playground
Kinder Farm Park Playground
Quiet Waters Park Playgrounds
Broadneck Park Pirate Playground
Indoor Playground – Ballocity at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center

The Best Playgrounds in Prince Georges County/Montgomery County

If you are looking for great playgrounds in Maryland near Washington DC don’t miss these new playgrounds.  The Maryland National Park and Planning Commission has been busy revamping their playgrounds and replacing them with Imagination Playgrounds.  These themed playgrounds are sure to ignite your kids’ spirit of wonder and imagination.  Our favorites include:

Wizard of Oz Playground at Watkins Regional Park

Watkins Regional Park Playground – Wizard of Oz Theme
Fairland Regional Park – Dinosaur Theme
Good Luck Community Center – Frontier Fort Theme
Langley Park Community Center – Pirate Ship Theme
Walker Mill Regional Park – Woodland Wonderland Theme
MeadowBrook Park – Nature Climb Playground
South Bowie Community Center – Medieval Dragon Theme
Wheaton Regional Park – Adventure Playground
Cabin John Regional Park – Adventure Playland
Falls Road Park, Hadley’s Playground – Accessible Playground
South Germantown Recreational Park – Adventure Playground
Find a complete list of Imagination Playgrounds here and make it your family’s mission to discover them all!

The Best Playgrounds in Howard County

Give the kids plenty of room to roam at these top playgrounds in Columbia or Ellicott City.

Long Gate Playground

Centennial Park – Centennial Lane Entrance
Hammond Park
Holiday Hills
Meadow Brook Park
Long Gate Playground

The Best Playgrounds in Southern Maryland

From the whimsical Fairly Lolly at AnnMarie Sculpture Garden to the pirate ship on the beach in the town of North Beach Southern Maryland playgrounds are worth the trip.

Tire Playground at Calvert Cliffs

AnnMarie Sculpture Garden
Calvert Cliffs Recycled Tire Playground
Cove Point Park
North Beach Pirate Playground

The Best Playgrounds on the Eastern Shore

If you are taking a road trip to the beach or just across the bay a great playground is good to have up your sleeve.

Tuckahoe State Park Recycled Tire Playground
Sail Winds Park – Cambridge
Idlewild Park

The Best Playgrounds in Washington DC

Washington DC does not have to be all about the monuments and the Smithsonians.  You can get your kids a little culture and then bring them to one of these fantastic playgrounds around the city!

Beauvoir School Playground Washington DC

Turtle Park
Hains Point
Anacostia Park Pirate Playground
Beauvoir Playground (open to the public when school is not in session)
Glover Park
Kalorama Park

The Best Playgrounds in Baltimore

Our Playground at Stadium Place

If you are looking to let the kids run in the city of Baltimore check out our top picks for the best playgrounds in Baltimore.
Patterson Park
Druid Hill Park
Patapsco State Park Recycled Tire Playground
Federal Hill Park
Oregon Ridge Park
Our Playground at Stadium Place

We hope you have as much fun as we did exploring the best playgrounds in Maryland and Washington DC.  We know there are more out there, leave a comment with the best playground in your area and we’ll check it out!