Playgrounds
5 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Barney Schwartz Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Centennial Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Paso Robles Veterans Park2.3 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Paso Robles with kids
3 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Paso Robles, 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.
- Paso Robles Public Library1000 Spring St.
- Library Study Center3600 Oak St. #101
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Cerro Alto Campground15 mi south
- Santa Margarita Lake23 mi south
- Stockdale Mountain25 mi north
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Paso Robles with kids?
Playgrounds (5), Libraries (2), Wildlife and nature (29). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.