Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Santa Cruz

A fully accessible, inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities — with wheelchair-accessible structures, sensory features, and play el

Playground, picnic area, and a dog park all in one place — kids who love dogs get double the entertainment watching pups run free.

Soaring through a redwood forest canopy on zip lines feels like a superhero moment — kids talk about it for weeks afterward.

Herons, egrets, ducks, and coots going about their business up close — kids who are curious about animals get surprisingly captivated by real wildlife

A beautiful, well-maintained community park with playground equipment, open green space, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.