Playgrounds
10 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Courson Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Desert Sands Park1.2 mi from downtown
- North/27th ST2 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Palmdale with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Palmdale, 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.
- Palmdale City Library700 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Streamside Campground18 mi west
- Southfork Campground21 mi southeast
- Coldbrook Campground25 mi southeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Lightning Point Group Campground15 mi south
- Meadow Group Campground19 mi south
- Sycamore Flat Campground20 mi southeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Palmdale with kids?
Playgrounds (10), Libraries (1), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (22). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Palmdale 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 Palmdale when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.