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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in Kirkwood, MO

7 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Kirkwood

Missouri Botanical Garden botanical garden in St. Louis, MO🌿 Nature
Photo: Miriam Simonsen
4.8(17,537)$$8 mi away

The Missouri Botanical Garden offers 79 acres of stunning natural beauty with a dedicated Children's Garden that's an adventure playground meets nature wonderland. Kids can explore mysterious caves, cool off in the splash pad, climb into a treehouse village, and pretend to captain a steamboat,all while parents enjoy one of the nation's oldest and most beautiful botanical gardens.

🕑 3-4 hours for a full experience, or 2 hours if focusing mainly on the Children's Garden

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Grant's Farm farm in St. Louis, MO🌾 Farm
Photo: Grant's Farm
4.7(9,189)Free4 mi away

Grant's Farm is a beloved St. Louis tradition offering 281 acres of animal encounters and fun,completely free! Kids can see the famous Budweiser Clydesdales up close, hand-feed goats in the petting area, ride a tram through animal habitats featuring camels, bison, and zebras, and explore the historic 1856 log cabin built by Ulysses S. Grant himself.

🕑 3-4 hours

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Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park adventure sports center in Creve Coeur, MO🧗 Adventure
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4.7(460)$$10 mi · Creve Coeur

Go Ape Creve Coeur delivers an exhilarating treetop adventure that will have your thrill-seeking kids talking about it for months. This aerial obstacle course features ziplines, rope bridges, and challenging platforms suspended high in the forest canopy, offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and confidence-building physical activity for families with older children who crave excitement.

🕑 2.5-3 hours total (including safety briefing, harnessing, and completing the course)

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Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park amusement park in Florissant, MO🤸 Trampoline Park
Photo: Beth Richardson
4.1(473)$$2 mi · Florissant

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Florissant is the ultimate indoor destination for burning energy and making memories. This massive adventure park goes beyond basic trampolines, offering obstacle courses, climbing walls, and multiple attractions that keep kids engaged for hours, rain or shine.

🕑 2-3 hours including check-in time and post-jump cool down

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Trolley Track Trail outdoor adventure in Webster Groves, MO🧗 Adventure
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Free3 mi · Webster Groves

Trolley Track Trail offers families a safe, scenic paved path perfect for introducing little ones to biking or enjoying a leisurely stroller walk through charming Webster Groves. This multi-use trail provides a car-free environment where kids can practice their cycling skills while parents enjoy the tree-lined route and historic neighborhood views. It's an ideal spot for families seeking outdoor time without the pressure of difficult terrain or traffic concerns.

🕑 1-2 hours for families with young children, though you can easily extend to 3 hours with play breaks and exploration stops

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Meramec Greenway route in Fenton, MO🧗 Adventure
Photo: Paul Furrer
Free4 mi · Fenton

Meramec Greenway offers families a scenic, stroller-friendly paved trail perfect for introducing kids to outdoor adventures along the beautiful Meramec River. With relatively flat terrain and easy access points, it's ideal for family bike rides, scooter outings, or leisurely nature walks where kids can spot wildlife and explore the riverbanks safely.

🕑 1.5-3 hours depending on how far your family bikes or walks

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Boulevard Farmers’ Market farmers market in Richmond Heights, MO🌾 Farm
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Free5 mi · Richmond Heights

Boulevard Farmers' Market transforms Sunday mornings into a delightful outing where kids can sample fresh produce, listen to live music, and learn about where their food comes from. The welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere makes it easy to browse local vendors while little ones munch on pastries and explore artisan goods alongside you.

🕑 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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