Free Things to Do with Kids in Paris
17 free kid-friendly activities in Paris. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Paris Splash pad, Sparkling Water Fountain - Park André Citroën, Aire de jeux Esplanade du Quai Saint-Bernard. 2 are indoor. 15 are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Paris Splash pad
5 starsThis splash pad in Paris, Tennessee gives kids a classic summer water play experience — jets, sprayers and water features to run through on hot days.
Sparkling Water Fountain - Park André Citroën
5 starsThis sparkling water fountain in Parc André Citroën is one of those only-in-Paris moments — a bubbling fountain you can actually drink from, fed by na
Aire de jeux Esplanade du Quai Saint-Bernard
4.6 starsRight on the banks of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, this outdoor playground has climbing structures and open space with a stunning river backdr
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
4.6 starsThis park is built in a former quarry and feels like an adventure landscape. Kids are blown away by the massive rocky cliff rising from a lake, the su
Parc Monceau
4.6 starsParc Monceau has a fairy-tale quality — kids discover miniature pyramids, Roman columns, a stone bridge over a pond, and a whimsical carousel. The pla
FreeParis Splash pad
Ages: 2–10
FreeSparkling Water Fountain - Park André Citroën
Ages: 2–17
FreeAire de jeux Esplanade du Quai Saint-Bernard
Ages: 2–12
FreeParc des Buttes-Chaumont
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeParc Monceau
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeCentre Paris Anim' Pôle Simon Lefranc
Ages: 3 and up
FreeAire de Jeux pour Enfants
Ages: 2–10
FreeAire de jeux pour enfants du Jardin Villemin
Ages: 2–10
FreeParc de Valmy
Ages: 2–17
FreeCentre Paris Anim' Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ages: 3 and up
FreePlacette des Petits Carreaux
Ages: 2–17
FreeBelleville Park
Ages: 2–17
FreeJardin du Dragon
Ages: 2–11
FreeChildren's Playground
Ages: 2–10
FreeNelson Mandela Garden
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeParc de Bercy
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeAire de jeux des 2-6 ans
Ages: 2–6
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Paris?
- Paris has 17 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Paris Splash pad, Sparkling Water Fountain - Park André Citroën, Aire de jeux Esplanade du Quai Saint-Bernard, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Parc Monceau. All are free admission — no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Paris?
- Yes — 15 of the 17 free activities in Paris are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Paris are good for toddlers?
- 17 free activities in Paris are rated for toddlers (ages 1-3). Parent favorites: Paris Splash pad, Sparkling Water Fountain - Park André Citroën, Aire de jeux Esplanade du Quai Saint-Bernard.
- How many free activities in Paris are stroller-friendly?
- 3 of the 17 free activities in Paris are fully stroller-friendly.
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