Playground Buddy

Playground Buddy

Worldwide Playground Finder

48 ratings
70 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 6, 2015
  • July 8, 2026

Features

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About

Discover playgrounds globally with a vast database of over 700,000 locations. Get directions, view photos, and share playground details. Save favorites, log visits, and contribute new playgrounds and photos.

Worldwide playground database
Search by location
Get directions
View playground photos
Share playground info
Save favorite playgrounds
Log playground visits
Add new playgrounds
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What's New in Playground Buddy

5.01

July 8, 2026

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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User reviews

Great

Great app to show what’s around us to go play at. Would be better if there was a way to make personal notes on each place

Filter out schools

This app has a great concept and I use it gladly. However I’d love to filter out school playgrounds because you can’t go to them if school is in session.

not that good

very outdated, parks dont look the same in the pictures or they arent even there anymore but pop up

Helpful but lacking info

Most parks I click on in this app lack information and photos. My guess is people including myself don’t want to log in to contribute. Google is vastly populated with information and photos because it doesn’t require logging in.

Great app

This app is really useful to find play parks. We are touring play parks for a fun day out. We’ve found local play parks we never knew existed! Thank you

FAQ

What does Playground Buddy do?

Playground Buddy helps you find playgrounds all over the world. It features a database of over 700,000 playgrounds, allowing you to search for them near your current location or in distant areas. You can also get directions to your chosen playground.

What are the key features of Playground Buddy?

Key features include access to a massive global playground database, the ability to search for playgrounds by location, getting directions, viewing photos of playgrounds before visiting, sharing playground details, creating a favorites list, logging visits, and contributing new playgrounds and photos.

Is Playground Buddy free to use?

Yes, Playground Buddy is completely free to download and use. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a free resource for finding playgrounds.

Can I add new playgrounds or photos?

Absolutely! The app encourages community contributions. You can add new playgrounds that are not yet in the database and upload photos of existing playgrounds to help other users discover and enjoy them.

Who is Playground Buddy for?

This app is designed for parents, guardians, and anyone traveling with children who are looking for places to play outdoors. It's a useful tool for families seeking new and exciting playground experiences both locally and abroad.