Playgrounds
28 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Gleason Park0.7 mi from downtown
- Victory Park1.3 mi from downtown
- Stribley Park1.5 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Stockton with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Stockton, 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.
- Children's Museum of StocktonChildren's museum
- Filipino American National Historical Society MuseumMuseum
- Haggin MuseumMuseum
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Cesar Chavez Central Library605 N. El Dorado St.
- San Joaquin County Law Library20 N. Sutter St.
- Stribley Micro Library1760 E. Sonora St.
Bakeries
3 local bakeries in Stockton.
- Fresh Hot Bread All DayStockton
- Genova BakeryStockton
- La BoulangerieStockton
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge25 mi south
- Stanislaus River Parks27 mi southeast
- Contra Loma Reservoir29 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Cosumnes River23 mi north
- San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge25 mi south
- Stanislaus River Parks27 mi southeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Stockton with kids?
Playgrounds (28), Indoor fun (11), Libraries (9), Bakeries (3), Picnic spots (14), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Stockton 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 Stockton when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.