# Free things to do with kids in San José

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in San José that are free to get into. 3 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-02, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Parque de la Paz](https://ourplayday.com/places/parque-de-la-paz-san-jose) (playground, San José). San José park with a small playground, a lake with birds, picnic shelters, open lawns and shade trees. Has: free to enter.
2. [Parque Metropolitano La Sabana](https://ourplayday.com/places/parque-metropolitano-la-sabana-san-jose) (attraction, San José). San José's 72 hectare park with open fields, shaded paths, birds and play areas, beside the art museum. Has: free to enter.
3. [Museo de Arte Costarricense](https://ourplayday.com/places/museo-de-arte-costarricense-san-jose) (museum, San José). Art museum in the former airport terminal, free to enter and beside La Sabana park. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for San José

- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/san-jose-costa-rica/with-restrooms) (3)
- [Shade](https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/san-jose-costa-rica/with-shade) (3)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/san-jose-costa-rica/free-to-visit. All of San José: https://ourplayday.com/costa-rica/san-jose-costa-rica