Free Things to Do with Kids in Seattle
29 free kid-friendly activities in Seattle. No admission fees — parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground, Seward Park Audubon Center. 27 are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
4.9 starsThe Pacific Connections Gardens explore five distinct Pacific Rim ecosystems — Chile, Australia, China, Korea, and New Zealand — side by side in a way
Discovery Park Playground
4.9 starsDiscovery Park's playground benefits from being inside Seattle's largest urban park — after playing, kids can walk to 2 miles of beach, a historic lig
Seward Park Audubon Center
4.8 starsSeward Park Audubon Center sits inside the only old-growth forest on the Seattle peninsula — 120-year-old Douglas firs that dwarf everything around th
Ella Bailey Park
4.8 starsElla Bailey Park at 4.8 stars across 626 reviews is genuinely exceptional — it sits on a Magnolia bluff with 180-degree panoramic views of Puget Sound
Deane's Children's Park
4.8 starsDeane's Children's Park on Mercer Island is a dedicated children's park with play equipment in a beautifully maintained neighborhood setting. The park
FreePacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeDiscovery Park Playground
Ages: All ages
FreeSeward Park Audubon Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
FreeElla Bailey Park
Ages: All ages
FreeDeane's Children's Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeDiscovery Park
Ages: All ages
FreeMaple Leaf Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeNatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
FreeCenter for Urban Horticulture
Ages: All ages
FreeCarl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeSalmon Slide - Carkeek Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Free"Artists At Play" Playground
Ages: 2–10 years
FreeWest Woodland Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeGreen Lake Park Playground
Ages: All ages
FreeSeward Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeBellevue Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeSSC Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeSeattle Children's PlayGarden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12, including children with disabilities
FreeMeridian Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-11
FreeHighline SeaTac Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
FreeBallard Playspace
Ages: 2–10 years
FreeAlki Playground and Whale Tail Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSafari
Ages: 2–12 years
FreeFairmount Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeLakewood Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeYesler Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeGas Works Park Kid Playground
Ages: All ages (playground for kids; park for everyone)
FreeUniversity Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeSouth Park Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Seattle?
- Seattle has 29 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground, Seward Park Audubon Center, Ella Bailey Park, Deane's Children's Park. All are free admission — no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Seattle?
- Yes — 27 of the 29 free activities in Seattle are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Seattle are good for toddlers?
- 28 free activities in Seattle are rated for toddlers (ages 1-3). Parent favorites: Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground, Ella Bailey Park.
- How many free activities in Seattle are stroller-friendly?
- 22 of the 29 free activities in Seattle are fully stroller-friendly.
More Ways to Browse
Never Miss a Seattle Family Activity
Join parents in Seattle who get activity recommendations, seasonal event alerts, and insider tips.
No spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.