Free Things to Do with Kids in Los Angeles
8 free kid-friendly activities in Los Angeles. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Vermont Canyon Play Area, Griffith Park Playground. 8 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this free activities list
Use this list when you need a low-cost anchor stop or a quick add-on between meals. KidPaths is currently tracking 8 indexable picks for this page in Los Angeles, CA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
6 for toddlers, 8 for little kids, 7 for big kids, 3 for tweens.
Weather and access
8 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 5 stroller-friendly stops.
Cost scan
8 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures
4.9 starsThe Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures in Windsor Hills is a specifically designed toddler-focused play structure that earns it
Vermont Canyon Play Area
4.9 starsVermont Canyon Play Area is a hidden gem within Griffith Park, tucked into the canyon terrain near Vermont Avenue. The 4.9 rating among 43 reviews sig
Griffith Park Playground
4.7 starsGriffith Park Playground near Crystal Springs Drive is a large, inclusive playground with 902 reviews at 4.7 stars — one of the most-reviewed playgrou
Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center
4.7 starsAidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center is a well-designed, well-maintained public playground in Westwood with a 4.7 rating across 376 reviews — i
Old Los Angeles Zoo
4.6 starsThe Old LA Zoo in Griffith Park is the original Los Angeles Zoo site, abandoned in 1966 when the current zoo opened. What remains is a series of empty
Outdoor AdventuresFreeOld Los Angeles Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeLadera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures
Ages: Best for ages 1-5
Outdoor AdventuresFreeAdventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeGriffith Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeVermont Canyon Play Area
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeAidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeJuntos Family Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeGrand Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles has 8 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Vermont Canyon Play Area, Griffith Park Playground, Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center, Old Los Angeles Zoo. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Los Angeles?
- Yes. 8 of the 8 free activities in Los Angeles are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Los Angeles are good for toddlers?
- 6 free activities in Los Angeles are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Vermont Canyon Play Area, Griffith Park Playground.
- How many free activities in Los Angeles are stroller-friendly?
- 5 of the 8 free activities in Los Angeles are fully stroller-friendly.
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