Spending time outdoors is oh-so-easy in Pennsylvania. With 124 state parks and countless county and neighborhood parks, we could explore a different one every day. Next time you’re up for a day at the park, make it this family-friendly park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that’s brimming with activities for the whole family.

Pack a picnic and your swimming gear, in the summer, before heading over to the sprawling 544-acre Lancaster County Central Park, a playground for all ages.
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Central Park is widely known as the most popular park in Lancaster, predominately because of its many activities.
If you're visiting during the summer, glide into the crystal-clear pool that draws nearly 40,000 guests each year. For fast-paced excitement, zip down the slide or get soaked under one of the fountains.
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You'll find plenty of space to sunbathe on the lawn, too, or watch the kiddos at the nearby playground.
Whether you've got inline skates or a skateboard, you'll love the one-of-a-kind skate park that offers something for skaters of all skill levels.
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The skate park is open all year.
Slow things down a bit with a stroll through the Garden of the Five Senses, a breathtaking natural space with flowers, a fountain, and a gazebo.
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Take a few minutes to stop to smell the flowers, and...
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Admire the natural scenery surrounding you.
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Or explore one of the trails that winds through the park. The trails are popular with hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.
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Keep an eye out, too, for the marker and artifacts from the Susquehannock Tribe, who once called the Pennsylvania park home.
Carve out some time to stop by Kurtz's Mill Covered Bridge, which offers an idyllic backdrop for photos.
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Take a breather with a picnic at one of the tables in the park.
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Bringing a picnic along? You might need a picnic basket.
Learn more about Lancaster County Central Park on the official website of Lancaster County.
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Have you been to Lancaster County Central Park, a family-friendly park in Lancaster, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to also check out Central Market Lancaster in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

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Lancaster County Central Park, 1050 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA