Playgrounds
6 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Meadow Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Railroad Recreation Trail0.8 mi from downtown
- Central Park1.6 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in San Luis Obispo with kids
3 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around San Luis Obispo, 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.
- San Luis Obispo City-County Library995 Palm St.
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Santa Margarita Lake10 mi northeast
- Cerro Alto Campground11 mi north
- Navajo Flats Campground21 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in San Luis Obispo with kids?
Playgrounds (6), Libraries (1), Wildlife and nature (25). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.