Playgrounds
33 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Warburton Park & Pool0.3 mi from downtown
- Bowers Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Everett N. “Eddie” Souza Park & Community Garden0.6 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Santa Clara with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Santa Clara, 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.
- Santa Clara City Library - Central Park Library2635 Homestead Road
- Mission Library Family Reading Center1098 Lexington Street
- Northside Branch Library695 Moreland Way
Bakeries
5 local bakeries in Santa Clara.
- Choc CookiesSanta Clara
- Kung Sil Rice Bakery ShopSanta Clara
- CroissanteSanta Clara
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Contra Loma Reservoir43 mi north
- Kirby Cove Campground44 mi northwest
- S F Bay Model Regional Visitor Center44 mi northwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge14 mi northwest
- Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve39 mi south
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)40 mi northwest
Get a feel for the city
THINGS TO DO · CITY FILM
Destination Santa Clara
An official city tour of Santa Clara attractions, including California's Great America, the Intel Museum, Mission Santa Clara, the farmers market, and the Art & Wine Festival.
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THINGS TO DO · CITY FILM
Santa Clara Parks and Reed & Grant Sports Park Opening
The City of Santa Clara visits park projects at Agnew, Fuller, Machado, Meadow, and the Reed & Grant Sports Park opening.
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What is there to do in Santa Clara with kids?
Playgrounds (33), Libraries (3), Bakeries (5), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Santa Clara 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 Clara when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.