Playgrounds
39 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Conejo Community Park0.5 mi from downtown
- Paige Lane Neighborhood Park0.6 mi from downtown
- Glenwood Park0.7 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Thousand Oaks with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Thousand Oaks, 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 House Custom Framing & Art Suppliesart gallery
- Art Trekart gallery
- CAROL SOLOMON'S GALLERY OF GIFTSart gallery
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Thousand Oaks Library1401 E. Janss Rd.
- Newbury Park Branch Library2331 Borchard Road
- Westlake Village Library31220 W. Oak Crest Drive
Bookstores
3 local bookstores in Thousand Oaks.
- Barnes & NobleThousand Oaks
- SAGE PublishingThousand Oaks
- California Lutheran University BookstoreThousand Oaks
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sepulveda Dam23 mi east
- Hansen Dam28 mi east
- Anacapa Island31 mi southwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Sepulveda Dam23 mi east
- Hansen Dam28 mi east
- Anacapa Island31 mi southwest
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Thousand Oaks with kids?
Playgrounds (39), Indoor fun (8), Libraries (3), Bookstores (3), Picnic spots (17), Wildlife and nature (21). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.