Playgrounds
19 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Berylwood Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Vista del Arroyo Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Sequoia Park1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Simi Valley with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Simi Valley, 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.
- Simi Valley Public Library2969 Tapo Canyon Rd
Toy shops
5 local toy shops in Simi Valley.
- A Hidden FortressSimi Valley
- Entertainment EarthSimi Valley
- Race Prep HobbiesSimi Valley
Bookstores
3 local bookstores in Simi Valley.
- Schwabe BooksSimi Valley
- The Vintage PeddlerSimi Valley
- The Open Book Simi ValleySimi Valley
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sepulveda Dam17 mi southeast
- Hansen Dam20 mi east
- Streamside Campground26 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Sepulveda Dam17 mi southeast
- Hansen Dam20 mi east
- Pyramid Lake - Los Alamos Campground26 mi north
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Simi Valley with kids?
Playgrounds (19), Libraries (1), Toy shops (5), Bookstores (3), Picnic spots (16), Wildlife and nature (20). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.