Outdoor Activities for Kids in Los Angeles
25 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, Placerita Canyon Nature Center. 9 listings are free. Qualified listings include age ratings, stroller access, and practical planning tips.
How to use this outdoor activities list
Check shade, bathrooms, and weather before you commit, especially with younger kids. KidPaths is currently tracking 25 indexable picks for this page in Los Angeles, CA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
11 for infants, 23 for toddlers, 25 for little kids, 24 for big kids.
Weather and access
11 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 25 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 15 stroller-friendly stops. 9 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
9 free picks. 13 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 canyon setting provides natu
Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures
4.9 starsThe Landscape Structures brand is known for high-quality playground design, and the toddler-specific configuration means young children can actually s
Placerita Canyon Nature Center
4.8 starsChildren can see animal exhibits, join nature walks, look for birds and plants, visit a historic cabin and choose a short trail that feels like a real
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.8 starsChildren can see a baby-to-subadult T. rex growth series, watch fossil preparators work, touch fossil examples, dig in the Paleo Play Zone, inspect li
Hollywood City Tours
4.8 starsChildren ride in an open-air bus, hunt for famous buildings and the Hollywood Sign, hear celebrity stories, and get a short Beverly Hills Sign photo s
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeVermont Canyon Play Area
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeLadera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures
Ages: Best for ages 1 to 5
Farms & NaturePartially FreePlacerita Canyon Nature Center
Ages: Ages 3 to 12 for the scheduled programs; older children and teens may prefer the longer hikes
MuseumsNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Ages: 3 to 12, especially children interested in dinosaurs, fossils, insects, gems, or local wildlife
Tours & ExperiencesHollywood City Tours
Ages: Best for ages 5 to 14, though infants and toddlers may ride with an appropriate requested seat
Farms & NatureLos Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12
Tours & ExperiencesFreeAidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
MuseumsPartially FreeAutry Museum of the American West
Ages: Ages 2 to 10 for the Family Play Space; older children and teens for the galleries and tours
Tours & ExperiencesFreeGriffith Park
Ages: All ages
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeGriffith Observatory
Ages: 5 to 14, especially for exhibits, live demonstrations, and planetarium shows
Parks & PlaygroundsDescanso Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 12, with strong appeal for train fans and children who enjoy nature walks
Tours & ExperiencesFreeGriffith Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2 to 10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Los Angeles?
- 25 outdoor family activities in Los Angeles. Highest rated: Vermont Canyon Play Area, Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Placerita Canyon Nature Center, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Hollywood City Tours. 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 Vermont Canyon Play Area, Ladera Park Toddler Playstructure by Landscape Structures, Aidan's Place at Westwood Recreation Center.
- How many outdoor activities in Los Angeles are stroller-friendly?
- 15 of the 25 outdoor activities in Los Angeles are fully stroller-friendly.
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