Playgrounds
30 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Veterans Park Playground0.4 mi from downtown
- Miller Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Seville Park0.8 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Fontana with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Fontana, 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.
- Art Depot GalleryArt gallery
- Fontana Art Association IncArt gallery
- Pepper House MuseumMuseum
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Fontana Lewis Library And Technology Center8437 Sierra Avenue
- Kaiser Branch Library11155 Almond Ave.
- Summit Branch Library15551 Summit Avenue
Bakeries
6 local bakeries in Fontana.
- The Cookie JarFontana
- San Antonio BakeryFontana
- Lesley BakeryFontana
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Prado Dam18 mi southwest
- Carbon Canyon Dam26 mi southwest
- Peavine Campground26 mi northwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- San Bernardino National Forest10 mi east
- Prado Dam18 mi southwest
- Fishermans Group21 mi northeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Fontana with kids?
Playgrounds (30), Indoor fun (9), Libraries (3), Bakeries (6), Picnic spots (11), Wildlife and nature (23). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Fontana 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 Fontana when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.