Free Things to Do with Kids in Austin
19 free kid-friendly activities in Austin. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Lakeline Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Play for All Abilities Park
Ages: All ages; fully accessible for children of all abilities
Pease Park Treehouse
Ages: Best for ages 4-13
Alliance Children's Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Katherine Fleischer Park
Ages: All ages; family park
Butler Metro Park
Ages: All ages
Loewy Family Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Springwoods Park
Ages: All ages; popular family park
Robinson Park
Ages: All ages
Skyline Park
Ages: All ages
Great Hills Park - Playscape
Ages: Best for ages 2-11
Zilker Nature Preserve
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park
Ages: All ages
Zilker Metropolitan Park Playscape Shelter
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Creative Playscape
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Playground at The Grove
Ages: Best for ages 2-7
Mueller Lake Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-7
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