Playground Buddy

About this app

Every parent knows the question: "Where can we go play?" Playground Buddy answers it in seconds. Discover over 700,000 playgrounds around the world, see what each one is really like before you go, and turn any afternoon into an adventure. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, nanny, or anyone lucky enough to look after a little one, Playground Buddy helps you find the perfect spot — from the swings around the corner to a hidden gem across the country. WHY FAMILIES LOVE PLAYGROUND BUDDY • Find playgrounds near you, across town, or anywhere you're traveling • See real photos and details before you make the trip • Get one-tap directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps • Filter for exactly what you need — swings, slides, water play, shade, washrooms, fenced areas, and wheelchair-accessible equipment • Save your favorites and build your family's go-to list • Log your visits, rate each playground, and keep private notes • See everywhere you've already been, right on the map BUILT BY FAMILIES, FOR FAMILIES Playground Buddy is powered by a community of caregivers just like you. Spot a playground that's missing? Add it in a few taps and help the next family find it. Took a great photo? Share it so others know what to expect. PHOTOS THAT PROTECT KIDS' PRIVACY Children's safety comes first. That's why Playground Buddy automatically blurs faces in the photos you upload — so you can show what a playground looks like without sharing who was there. PLAN THE PERFECT OUTING • Heading somewhere new? Search any city and scope out playgrounds before you arrive. • Long car trip? Find a great place to stretch little legs along the way. • Need a break from the sun? Filter for shaded and covered spots. Finding somewhere wonderful for your kids to play should be the easy part of your day. Download Playground Buddy and discover your next favorite playground today.

Playground Buddy 5.0 is our biggest update ever — rebuilt from the ground up to help you find and remember great playgrounds faster than before. • A beautifully redesigned map with clearer, easier-to-tap playground pins • All-new "My Playgrounds" — your bookmarks and visit history in one place • Log visits with star ratings and private notes, and see everywhere you've been on the map • Powerful feature search — filter by swings, slides, water play, accessibility, surfaces, and more • Add photos straight from your camera, with automatic face-blurring to protect kids' privacy • A new full-screen photo viewer with pinch-to-zoom • One-tap directions in Apple Maps or Google Maps • Full Dark Mode support • Faster loading, smoother maps, and dozens of fixes and refinements Thanks for using Playground Buddy! Found a playground we're missing? Add it in the app — this app is built with families like yours.

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1. First observed Sep 6, 2026 · 11:38 PM Free