Local, family-friendly recommendations for living in Las Vegas. Things to do with kids, activities, and places.
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Vegas for Teens
Fun Things to Do with Kids - All Ages
Local Vegas Picks for Younger Children
Family Friendly Parks
My top picks for nice parks in Las Vegas to take your kids and family to. They are clean and well-maintained for the most part (not run-down).
Gorgeous park in Summerlin with an amazing walking path with beautiful scenery. There's a big kids area adjacent to the toddler section, a decent sized sandbox with a digger, plus one of the best splash pads.
We used to do Easter Egg Hunts with frie...
Paseos Park
Amazing park with an AMAZING view of the city. It's perfect for kids who love to climb as there are many options. This is a big park that even has a small zipline which my kids always loved. There is a fun variety of equipment for the kids to play o...
Fox Hill Park
Beautiful Park and one of our family's favorites! The best thing about this Park is the bowl area. It's a grassy section that is perfect for sports and playing with your dog. The grassy hills are perfect for using cardboard to "sled" down. The Park i...
Mesa Park
See the big-horn sheep up close! This is a must see free thing to do just outside of Las Vegas in Boulder City. You can also see Lake Mead as the park overlooks it.
There have been lots of sheep every time we've gone.
Hemenway Park
Lots of green grass for kids and pets! There's a big kids side and a seperate toddler side, restrooms, and a splash pad. The grassy area perfect for playing soccer.
South Tower Park
I love this park! Quaint is a great word for describing it. It has lighted basketball & tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, lighted bocce, horseshoe & shuffleboard courts, children’s play area, large field area, & picnic pavilions. Th...
Gardens Park
a.k.a. Wagon Wheel Patk - This is such a cute park! Especially for younger kids who would love the whole Western Theme. The picnic tables are each covered to look like wagons. There's a windmill, themed bathrooms, and a trail. Your sure to see some k...
Western Trails
This is a decent sized park adjacent to Cowabunga Canyon (they share a parking lot). The best part is the giant slide! There's equipment to climb, hang from, swing, slide, and a nice sized flat grassy field kids to run around or play sports on. Your...
Wilbur & Theresa Faiss Park
Fun park with a Western theme! There's a walking trail to hike and offers an amazing view of the whole city. Lots of people with dogs.
Exploration Peak Park
Huge park with tons of sports areas! The playground has unique things such as a mini pretend village for kids to drive their little cars, scooters, and tricycles through. There are walking trails that are also great for rollerblading, scooters, etc. ...
Mountain's Edge Regional Park
If you love the outdoors, you will love this park! There's are walking paths, hiking trails, you can hike to the top of the mountain and get a spectacular view of The Strip. You'll find playgrounds, tennis & pickleball courts, and an equestrian a...
Lone Mountain Park
This is a HUGE park with a playground, splash pad, lots of slides, walking trail, dog parks, sports areas, and a big amphitheater. You'll see jumbo-sized butterfly and flower sun shades in the playground area as well as dinosaur structures along the ...
Centennial Hills Park
Vegas for Teens
Places for teenagers to hang out,with friends, eat, and have fun in Vegas.
Such a cute place! Especially for pretty photo ops. My daughter loved her food too. They offer items such as fun coffees, teas, pastries, breakfast, salads, simple lunches…
Café Lola
Super fun place for kids (and adults!). They have crazy milkshakes & other fun drinks, food, desserts and photo ops. Popular for Instagram & TikTok photos & videos.
Sugar Factory - Las Vegas Candy Store & Restaurant
Great place for middle school & high school ages to hang out with friends!
➡️ TIP: Be sure to check Groupon for deals before going.
There is a wide variety of games to play! For some of them, you can earn tickets to be redemed in the prize sho...
Dave & Buster's Las Vegas - Summerlin
Fun Things to Do with Kids - All Ages
Fun places to go and activities to do with kids in Las Vegas.
This place is so much fun! Our whole group left with so many cute plushies. The employees are helpful at giving tips (check out the IG page as their reels are fun!). They give plastic bag backpacks to put all your winnings in while you play. Highly r...
Lucky Puppy Claw Machine Arcade
Local Vegas Picks for Younger Children
Fun places around town to take toddlers, preschoolers, & elementary aged kids to in Las Vegas.
This is a popular place to take younger children. You'll find museums, tons of nature, and a park. They also host events.
Springs Preserve
Such a fun place with lots to do! Great place to do mommy & me meetups & playdates. I love all the interactive imaginative play areas & hands-on learning.