Playgrounds
13 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Manuel P. Moreno Jr. Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Meadowbrook Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Seccombe Lake Park0.4 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in San Bernardino with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around San Bernardino, 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.
- INLAND EMPIRE MILITARY MUSEUMArmy museum
- Norton Air Force Base MuseumMuseum
- Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of ArtArt museum
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Law Library For San Bernardino County402 N. D St.
- Norman F. Feldheym Library555 W. Sixth St.
- Paul Villasenor Branch Library525 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
Bakeries
8 local bakeries in San Bernardino.
- Old Town Baking CompanySan Bernardino
- Lupe's BakerySan Bernardino
- La Luna BakerySan Bernardino
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Prado Dam25 mi southwest
- Carbon Canyon Dam34 mi southwest
- Fullerton Dam37 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- San Bernardino National Forest2 mi southeast
- Fishermans Group14 mi northeast
- Tent Peg Group15 mi northeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in San Bernardino with kids?
Playgrounds (13), Indoor fun (12), Libraries (6), Bakeries (8), Picnic spots (7), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in San Bernardino 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 Bernardino when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.