Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Los Angeles
8 outdoor adventures for families in Los Angeles. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Vermont Canyon Play Area, Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. 6 listings are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. 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
2 for infants, 8 for toddlers, 8 for little kids, 7 for big kids.
Weather and access
8 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 4 stroller-friendly stops.
Cost scan
6 free picks. 2 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Vermont Canyon Play Area
4.9 starsVermont Canyon Play Area is a favorite spot within Griffith Park, tucked into the canyon terrain near Vermont Avenue. The 4.9 rating among 43 reviews
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
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
4.8 starsThe LA County Arboretum in Arcadia has peacocks. Wild, free-roaming peacocks that wander the grounds and occasionally display their full tail feathers
Griffith Park
4.7 starsGriffith Park is LA's top family outdoor destination, 4,310 acres of trails, picnic areas, the Los Angeles Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, a vintage me
Bronson Canyon Playground
4.7 starsBronson Canyon Playground sits at the edge of Griffith Park surrounded by trees and canyon views, giving it a natural, peaceful feel unlike typical ur
FreeVermont Canyon Play Area
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeLadera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures
Ages: Best for ages 1-5
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeGriffith Park
Ages: All ages
FreeBronson Canyon Playground
Ages: 2, 10
FreeAidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeGriffith Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Super Silly Fun Land
Ages: 2, 10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Los Angeles?
- 8 outdoor family activities in Los Angeles. Highest rated: Vermont Canyon Play Area, Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Griffith Park, Bronson Canyon Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Los Angeles?
- 6 outdoor activities in Los Angeles are free, including Vermont Canyon Play Area, Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Griffith Park.
- How many outdoor activities in Los Angeles are stroller-friendly?
- 4 of the 8 outdoor activities in Los Angeles are fully stroller-friendly.
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