The best parks & outdoor spots in Atlantic City

Woodland park covering 271 acres & offering stocked fishing lakes & more than 50 campsites.

Down a sand and clamshell road, Lakes Bay Preserve delivers steady wind, easy non-motorized launches, and wide-open marsh views, with pelicans on the pilings and fox tracks in the bayberry. Perfect for a quick paddle, bird watch, or after-work sail when you need salt and quiet.

From the Pleasantville newsletter, September 16, 2026

If you’ve been itching to get outside with the neighborhood crew, Lighthouse Sport Complex Field has the space for real-deal games and low-key drills, all backed by Lighthouse 1893’s mission to keep kids active and connected. Check it out this week, support community rec, and stretch those legs.

From the Philadelphia newsletter, October 15, 2026

Seger Park hits the sweet spot for a midweek reset, with resurfaced tennis and basketball courts, a kiddo-friendly tot lot, and room to just hang out. Courts are open access this year, no reservations, so grab a racquet or a ball, rotate after an hour, and keep the games rolling under those LED lights.

From the Philadelphia newsletter, October 22, 2026

3 acres, with a 10-geyser earth fountain, a toy-boat pond, a nature-inspired Children’s Discovery Garden, public art, and a café serving light fare. It’s the sort of place where kids burn energy, pollinators show off, and you sneak a quiet coffee between errands.

From the Philadelphia newsletter, October 8, 2026