Playgrounds
12 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Hillcrest Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Plaza Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Union Pacific Park0.9 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Fullerton with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Fullerton, 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.
- Fullerton Main Library353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Toy shops
4 local toy shops in Fullerton.
- Toyz N FunFullerton
- Games WorkshopFullerton
- Bricks and Minifigs AnaheimFullerton
Bookstores
3 local bookstores in Fullerton.
- Half Off Books Records FilmsFullerton
- Comic Book HideoutFullerton
- Titan ShopsFullerton
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Brea Dam1 mi northeast
- Fullerton Dam3 mi northeast
- Carbon Canyon Dam5 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Fullerton Dam3 mi northeast
- Carbon Canyon Dam5 mi northeast
- Whittier Narrows Dam13 mi northwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Fullerton with kids?
Playgrounds (12), Libraries (1), Toy shops (4), Bookstores (3), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (20). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Fullerton 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 Fullerton when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.