Free Things to Do with Kids in Paris
7 free kid-friendly activities in Paris. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Parc Monceau, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Centre Paris Anim' Pole Simon Lefranc. 2 are indoor. 5 are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
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
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
Centre Paris Anim' Pole Simon Lefranc
4.6 starsA real neighborhood spot full of kids their age, with activities ranging from art to music to movement.
Centre Paris Anim' Ruth Bader Ginsburg
4.3 starsAffordable, welcoming activities in the heart of Paris — from sports to art to dance — in a community-focused setting.
Jardin du Dragon
4.2 starsHidden inside the massive Parc de la Villette complex, the Jardin du Dragon is named for its enormous dragon-shaped slide that kids absolutely go nuts
FreeParc Monceau
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeParc des Buttes-Chaumont
Ages: Best for all ages
FreeCentre Paris Anim' Pole Simon Lefranc
Ages: 3 and up
FreeCentre Paris Anim' Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ages: 3 and up
FreeJardin du Dragon
Ages: 2–11
FreeNelson Mandela Garden
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeBelleville Park
Ages: 2–17
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Paris?
- Paris has 7 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Parc Monceau, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Centre Paris Anim' Pole Simon Lefranc, Centre Paris Anim' Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jardin du Dragon. All are free admission — no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Paris?
- Yes — 5 of the 7 free activities in Paris are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Paris are good for toddlers?
- 7 free activities in Paris are rated for toddlers (ages 1-3). Parent favorites: Parc Monceau, Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Centre Paris Anim' Pole Simon Lefranc.
- How many free activities in Paris are stroller-friendly?
- 2 of the 7 free activities in Paris are fully stroller-friendly.
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