Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Los Angeles
12 outdoor adventures for families in Los Angeles. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Vermont Canyon Play Area, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. 9 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
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
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 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
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
FreeLadera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures
Ages: Best for ages 1-5
FreeVermont Canyon Play Area
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeGriffith Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeBronson Canyon Playground
Ages: 2–10
FreeAidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeGriffith Park
Ages: All ages
FreeEarvin "Magic" Johnson Recreation Area
Ages: 3–17
Super Silly Fun Land
Ages: 2–10
FreeOld Los Angeles Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 5-15
FreeJuntos Family Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Adventure Playground
Ages: 7–13
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Los Angeles?
- 12 outdoor family activities in Los Angeles. Highest rated: Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Vermont Canyon Play Area, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Griffith Park Playground, Bronson Canyon Playground. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Los Angeles?
- 9 outdoor activities in Los Angeles are free, including Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Vermont Canyon Play Area, Griffith Park Playground.
- How many outdoor activities in Los Angeles are stroller-friendly?
- 5 of the 12 outdoor activities in Los Angeles are fully stroller-friendly.
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