Things to do with kids in and near Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is where nextplace started, so this is home turf. Everything here is within about 15 minutes of central Sunnyvale, sorted from closest to farthest.

Right in town: the Magical Bridge Playground at Fair Oaks Park, Serra Park, Las Palmas Park, the Sunnyvale Public Library, and Safari Run indoor playground for rainy days. A few minutes further: the Mountain View library and Magical Bridge at Rengstorff Park, Shoreline Lake, and Deer Hollow Farm at Rancho San Antonio.

16 places

Drive times from Sunnyvale

Magical Bridge Playground (Sunnyvale, Fair Oaks Park)
Kid favorite

Magical Bridge Playground (Sunnyvale, Fair Oaks Park)

5.0

Sunnyvale · 5 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free at Fair Oaks Park

Kid favorite

Serra Park

5.0

Sunnyvale · 5 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free lot and street parking

Las Palmas Park

4.0

Sunnyvale · 5 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free

Safari Run Indoor Playground

4.0

Sunnyvale · 5 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

$$ · Parking: Free at 1180 Kern Ave

Ride Caltrain (Sunnyvale ↔ Mountain View / Palo Alto)

Ride Caltrain (Sunnyvale ↔ Mountain View / Palo Alto)

4.0

Sunnyvale · 5 min drive

2 h · stroller-friendly

$ · Parking: Station parking about $5.50/day, free at some stations on weekends

Sunnyvale Public Library

Sunnyvale Public Library

4.0

Sunnyvale · 5 min drive

1 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free Civic Center lot

Mountain View Public Library
Kid favorite

Mountain View Public Library

5.0

Mountain View · 8 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free lot behind the library

Cuesta Park

Cuesta Park

4.0

Mountain View · 8 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free along Cuesta Dr

Cupertino Library Children's Area

Cupertino Library Children's Area

4.0

Cupertino · 8 min drive

1 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free Civic Center parking garage

Magical Bridge Playground (Rengstorff Park)
Kid favorite

Magical Bridge Playground (Rengstorff Park)

5.0

Mountain View · 10 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free at Rengstorff Park

Sunnyvale Baylands Park

Sunnyvale Baylands Park

4.0

Sunnyvale · 10 min drive

2 h · stroller-friendly

$ · Parking: $6 on weekends/holidays, free on weekdays

Central Park

Central Park

4.0

Santa Clara · 10 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free lot off Kiely Blvd

Santa Clara Central Park Library

Santa Clara Central Park Library

4.0

Santa Clara · 10 min drive

1 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free lot

Rancho San Antonio + Deer Hollow Farm
Kid favorite

Rancho San Antonio + Deer Hollow Farm

5.0

Los Altos Hills · 12 min drive

2.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free, but full by 7:30-8:00 on weekends; arrive early or go on a weekday

Shoreline Park & Lake
Kid favorite

Shoreline Park & Lake

5.0

Mountain View · 12 min drive

2 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free large lots (by the boathouse and Rengstorff House)

Magical Bridge Playground (Palo Alto)
Kid favorite

Magical Bridge Playground (Palo Alto)

5.0

Palo Alto · 12 min drive

1.5 h · stroller-friendly

Free · Parking: Free at Mitchell Park, busy on weekends

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