Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Pigeon Forge
31 outdoor adventures for families in Pigeon Forge. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: WildSide, Adventure Park Ziplines, UT Gardens Knoxville. 3 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
WildSide
4.9 starsWildSide has a 4.9-star rating for a reason — this place delivers genuine outdoor adventure with off-road UTVs, zip lines, and other adrenaline activi
Adventure Park Ziplines
4.8 starsAdventure Park Ziplines at Five Oaks runs multi-line zipline tours through the Tennessee countryside with some impressive line lengths and elevation t
UT Gardens Knoxville
4.8 starsUT Gardens is a free botanical garden on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville with themed planting areas, water features, and open green sp
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
4.8 starsParrot Mountain and Gardens is a larger botanical garden experience with free-flying exotic birds throughout — macaws, parrots, cockatoos, and other s
Eagle Mountain Sanctuary
4.8 starsEagle Mountain Sanctuary houses a living population of bald eagles — America's national bird — in a large free-flight habitat within Dollywood. Seeing
WildSide
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Adventure Park Ziplines
Ages: Best for ages 7-17
FreeUT Gardens Knoxville
Ages: All ages
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Eagle Mountain Sanctuary
Ages: All ages; excellent for ages 3 and up
Foxfire Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
Partially FreeGoats on the Roof of the Smoky Mountains
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
Briarwood Ranch Safari Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Partially FreeTreehouse Village
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeWear Farm City Park
Ages: All ages; best for families with kids under 12
Brights Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-14
Jayell Ranch Family Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Little Creek Falls
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up (within Dollywood's Splash Country)
Outdoor Gravity Park
Ages: Best for ages 7-17
Bluff Mountain Adventures
Ages: Best for ages 7-17
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay Mini Golf
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Hidden Hollow
Ages: Best for ages 2-7
FunStop Family Action Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
The Track - Pigeon Forge
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
FreeMt. Ton of Fun Inclusive Playground
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
SpeedZone Fun Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Parrot Mountain at the Island
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Xtreme Racing Center of Pigeon Forge
Ages: Best for ages 8-17
Aerial Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (height/weight minimums apply)
Dig'n Zone Theme Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Wilderness Adventure Forest
Ages: Best for ages 5-17
Ripley's Super Fun Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
Cherokee Bear Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Adventure Park at Five Oaks
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Pigeon Forge?
- 31 outdoor family activities in Pigeon Forge. Highest rated: WildSide, Adventure Park Ziplines, UT Gardens Knoxville, Parrot Mountain and Gardens, Eagle Mountain Sanctuary. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Pigeon Forge?
- 3 outdoor activities in Pigeon Forge are free, including UT Gardens Knoxville, Wear Farm City Park, Mt. Ton of Fun Inclusive Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Pigeon Forge are stroller-friendly?
- 7 of the 31 outdoor activities in Pigeon Forge are fully stroller-friendly.
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