Playgrounds
10 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Sawmill County Park1.5 mi from downtown
- Foxglenn Park1.6 mi from downtown
- Plaza Vieja Park2.3 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Flagstaff with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Flagstaff, 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.
- Arizona Handmade Galleryart gallery
- Flagstaff Camera LLC / The Framing Departmentart gallery
- Meadowlark Art Studioart gallery
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library300 W Aspen Ave
- East Flagstaff Community Library3000 N 4Th St Ste 5
Bookstores
4 local bookstores in Flagstaff.
- Bright Side BookshopFlagstaff
- Museum of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff
- Crystal MagicFlagstaff
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Little Elden Springs Horsecamp7 mi north
- Coconino National Forest Recreation10 mi east
- Lockett Meadow Campground12 mi north
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Coconino National Forest Recreation10 mi east
- Oleary Group Site13 mi north
- Pine Flat Campground West13 mi southwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Flagstaff with kids?
Playgrounds (10), Indoor fun (10), Libraries (2), Bookstores (4), Picnic spots (16), Wildlife and nature (27). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.