Playgrounds
51 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Rae Park0.3 mi from downtown
- Julliard Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Burbank Playground0.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Santa Rosa with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Santa Rosa, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Central Santa Rosa Library211 E Street
- Sonoma County Public Law Library2604 Ventura Avenue
- Sonoma County History & Genealogy725 3Rd Street
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Lake Sonoma25 mi northwest
- Warm Springs Rec Area25 mi northwest
- Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca)27 mi east
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Cedar Roughs Wilderness24 mi east
- Lake Sonoma25 mi northwest
- Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca)27 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Santa Rosa with kids?
Playgrounds (51), Libraries (6), Picnic spots (14), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Santa Rosa for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Santa Rosa when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.