Ridley Park offers a myriad of recreational activities. The Borough has several playgrounds and tot lots. The lake is a beautiful place to rest, read, walk and fish. There are many ball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts and parks. There are plenty of recreational activities, for the young and young-at-heart, both passive and active.

The Ridley Park Recreation Board presents a Fourth of July parade through town followed by games behind the fire house, as well as the Victorian Fair at the Lake each September. Additionally, the Recreation Board sponsors the Borough-wide yard sale each year in May.