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 PlaygroundFree

Lakeline Park Playground

5.0(92)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Play for All Abilities ParkFree

Play for All Abilities Park

4.9(4,389)

Ages: All ages; fully accessible for children of all abilities

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Pease Park TreehouseFree

Pease Park Treehouse

4.8(553)

Ages: Best for ages 4-13

Outdoor
Alliance Children's GardenFree

Alliance Children's Garden

4.7(304)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Walnut Creek Metropolitan PlaygroundFree

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Playground

4.7(135)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Katherine Fleischer ParkFree

Katherine Fleischer Park

4.7(1,487)

Ages: All ages; family park

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Butler Metro ParkFree

Butler Metro Park

4.7(3,079)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Loewy Family PlaygroundFree

Loewy Family Playground

4.7(30)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Springwoods ParkFree

Springwoods Park

4.7(1,044)

Ages: All ages; popular family park

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Robinson ParkFree

Robinson Park

4.7(354)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Skyline ParkFree

Skyline Park

4.7(125)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Great Hills Park - PlayscapeFree

Great Hills Park - Playscape

4.7(70)

Ages: Best for ages 2-11

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Zilker Nature PreserveFree

Zilker Nature Preserve

4.7(94)

Ages: Best for ages 2 and up

Outdoor
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro ParkFree

Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park

4.6(1,473)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Zilker Metropolitan Park Playscape ShelterFree

Zilker Metropolitan Park Playscape Shelter

4.6(108)

Ages: Best for ages 2-10

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Creative PlayscapeFree

Creative Playscape

4.6(380)

Ages: Best for ages 2-12

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Texas Science & Natural History MuseumFree

Texas Science & Natural History Museum

4.5(883)

Ages: Best for ages 5 and up

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Playground at The GroveFree

Playground at The Grove

3.8(14)

Ages: Best for ages 2-7

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Mueller Lake Park PlaygroundFree

Mueller Lake Park Playground

3.8(19)

Ages: Best for ages 2-7

OutdoorStroller-Friendly

Never Miss a Austin Family Activity

Join parents in Austin who get activity recommendations, seasonal event alerts, and insider tips.

No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.