Playgrounds
4 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Del Amo Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Doctor Thomas G Mills Park0.9 mi from downtown
- Dolphin Park1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Carson with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Carson, 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.
- Carson Library151 East Carson St.
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library17906 South Avalon Blvd.
- Bret Harte Branch Library1595 W. Willow St.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Whittier Narrows Dam18 mi northeast
- Brea Dam20 mi east
- Fullerton Dam22 mi east
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Whittier Narrows Dam18 mi northeast
- Fullerton Dam22 mi east
- Carbon Canyon Dam24 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Carson with kids?
Playgrounds (4), Libraries (3), Picnic spots (14), Wildlife and nature (18). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Carson 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 Carson when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.