Activities for the Kids

The beach and boardwalk is what Ocean City is known for, but there's so much more to do!

Jolly Roger Theme Park

Enjoy the ferris wheel, rides, games, roller coasters, waterslides, go-karts, miniature golf and zip lines at Jolly Roger Amusement Park® in Ocean City, MD! The park features two locations in Ocean City: one at the pieron the Ocean City boardwalk and one further uptown at 30th Street. Find more detailed information at https://jollyrogeroc.com/

 Alley Oops

A unique new experience in Ocean City, Alley Oops includes an upscale dining menu in a very family-friendly environment. Before or after a great meal of delicious seafood, burgers and wings to name a few, the whole family will enjoy the newest arcade games, multiplayer virtual reality, and even mini bowling!  Finally, something for the whole family- yummy food and exciting games at Alley Oops! https://alleyoopsoc.com/

Baja Amusements 

Located just off of Rt. 50 in West Ocean City, this is a great spot that includes 8 go-cart tracks, mini golf, climbing walls and amusements. Check out all of the details at https://www.bajaoc.com/

Miniature Golf Locations

There's no shortage of Mini Golf Family Fun in Ocean City. We've compiled a list of locations to save you the search.

18th St (Nick's Jurassic Golf), 23rd St. (Embers Golf and Old Pro Golf), 28th St. (Old Pro), 45th St. (Nick's Beach Ball Golf), 57th St. (Nick's Maui Golf), 68th St. (Old Pro), 125th St. (Nick's Dino Golf), 137th St (Carribean Pirates Golf), 140th St. (Lost Treasure Golf), 146th St. (Nick's Golf Down Under), and just over the DE. line in Fenwick (Austrailia Theme).

Frontier Town Theme Park

Over the Rt. 50 bridge in West Ocean City, this replica western town circa 1860 is set on 38 acres and is great for all ages. There are stage coach and train rides, pony rides for the little ones and horseback rides for the adults, can-can shows, and gun battles in the street. You’ll also find mini golf and a water park there. 

Assateague Island

Located 8 miles south of Ocean City, Maryland, Assateague Island National Seashore is part of the national and state park systems. There you'll find miles of less populated beaches, bike paths, and natural habitats to explore. You might even catch a glimpse of the wild ponies wandering the beach and marshes!                    You can choose the State park where you can buy food and drinks and enjoy the comfort of a hot shower or the National park, which offers less amenities, but has outside showers, toilet facilities, and boardwalks crossing the dunes to the wide sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. 

Indoor Fun

It's raining. It happens. But, fear not, there's plenty of options for indoor fun! In addition to the indoor arcades on the boardwalk, there's plenty of places all over over town to keep the kids happy.

Game World- indoor lazer tag, arcade and mini golf. https://gameworldoc.com/

Escape Rooms- Escapomania (2 locations) https://www.escapomania.com/ and Captive Escape Room https://captiverooms.com/us/

Bowling- Ocean Lanes https://www.oceanlanesocmd.com/

Movie Theaters- Sun and Surf-North Ocean City Theater https://www.foxshowtimes.com/location/6528/SUN-and-SURF-CINEMA-Showtimes and Fox Gold Coast Mall- Mid Town Theater https://www.foxshowtimes.com/location/6527/FOX-GOLD-COAST-Showtimes Flagship Premium Theaters- West Ocean City https://flagshipcinemas.com/ocean-city

Parks, Picnic Areas & Playgrounds

There's an assortment of outdoor play areas with various amentities at each: playgrounds, pavilions, grills, climbing walls, pickleball courts, basketball, and even a skateboard park.

Downtown Rec area on 4th St- basketball, Skatebowl park, playground and field.

Robin Drive Park & Playground- 28th St area

Northside Park on 128th- Mega park & rec area

Gorman Park- 136th street

North Surf Park and Fiesta Park in the Caine Woods neighborhood, off of 142nd St.