Family Guide
Wicomico — Family Guide
Kids activities, outdoor adventures, schools, library programs, seasonal family fun, and everything families need in Wicomico, Maryland.
👨👩👧 Family Guide — Wicomico
A Free Zoo, Riverwalk & the Oldest Ferry in America — Family Fun in Wicomico County
Wicomico County makes Salisbury an easy family base — a free zoo with more than 100 animals, a flat riverwalk good for strollers, and minor league baseball at Perdue Stadium. For something genuinely unusual, drive out to Whitehaven and ride a free car ferry that's been crossing the same river since 1687, still running today exactly as it always has.
⭐ Top Family Activities
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Salisbury Zoo
A free, walkable 12-acre zoo with more than 100 animals — an easy, budget-friendly stop for families of any age.
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Whitehaven Ferry Ride
A free, novel car-ferry crossing on a route that's been in continuous operation since 1687 — a short but memorable family experience.
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Delmarva Shorebirds Baseball
Family-friendly minor league baseball at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, home of the Baltimore Orioles' Single-A affiliate.
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Pemberton Historical Park
4.5 miles of family-friendly trails and a wetland boardwalk along the Wicomico River, with an 18th-century historic house on-site.
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Downtown Salisbury Riverwalk
A flat, scenic walking and biking path along the river — easy for strollers and connecting directly to downtown dining.
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Salisbury City Park Playgrounds
The Jaycees Playground and other play areas within walking distance of the Salisbury Zoo.
🌳 Outdoor Family Fun
🍦 Family Food & Treats
🏫 Schools & Library
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Wicomico County Public Schools
Wicomico County Public Schools serves roughly 15,000 students across 24 schools, headquartered in Salisbury.
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Wicomico Public Libraries
Wicomico Public Libraries operates a main branch in Salisbury plus the Centre and Parsonsburg branches, with regular children's programming.
🗓️ Family Fun by Season
Spring 🌸
Pork in the Park brings kids' activities and family-friendly BBQ tastings to WinterPlace Park each April.
Summer ☀️
Free concerts at the Riverwalk Amphitheater and Delmarva Shorebirds games make for easy summer family evenings.
Fall 🍂
The Wicomico County Fair fills WinterPlace Park with livestock shows and free admission the third weekend of August.
Winter ❄️
Salisbury City Park's holiday lights display and a visit to the year-round Salisbury Zoo make for an easy winter outing.
🗺️ Plan Your Family Visit
Source: Maryland Mountain Side — Official Allegany County Tourism