Playgrounds
13 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Land Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Sid Goldstein Freedom Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Oasis Park0.9 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Westminster with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Westminster, 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.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- Amazing Comics & Cardstoy shop
- Arnie's Model Trainstoy shop
- BOOKOFF Garden Grovebookstore
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Westminster Branch Library8180 13Th St.
Toy shops
5 local toy shops in Westminster.
- Arnie's Model TrainsWestminster
- Milepost 38 Toy TrainsWestminster
- Happy ToyzWestminster
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Brea Dam11 mi northeast
- Fullerton Dam12 mi northeast
- Carbon Canyon Dam14 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Fullerton Dam12 mi northeast
- Carbon Canyon Dam14 mi northeast
- Whittier Narrows Dam20 mi north
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Westminster with kids?
Playgrounds (13), Indoor fun (8), Libraries (1), Toy shops (5), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (20). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Westminster 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 Westminster when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.