# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Venice

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Venice. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 21 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-05, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Parco San Giuliano: Mestre](https://ourplayday.com/places/parco-san-giuliano-mestre-venice) (playground, Venice). A huge lagoon-side park in mainland Mestre with a playground, bike rental, a skate track and soccer.
2. [Ca' Rezzonico Free Play Garden](https://ourplayday.com/places/ca-rezzonico-free-play-garden-venice) (playground, Venice). A free play garden at Ca' Rezzonico with equipment for all kids including those with special needs, and a Baby Pit-stop room in the museum. Temporarily closed.
3. [Doge's Palace](https://ourplayday.com/places/doge-s-palace-venice) (museum, Venice). Venice's historic palace museum, with Secret Itineraries tours and activities for kids.
4. [Giardini Napoleonici Public Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/giardini-napoleonici-public-playground-venice) (playground, Venice). A public playground in the Giardini with separate zones for older and smaller kids, large trees and avenues for riding.
5. [Giardini Papadopoli](https://ourplayday.com/places/giardini-papadopoli-venice) (playground, Venice). A fenced garden near Piazzale Roma with leafy shade, benches and a small play pad.
6. [Museo Correr](https://ourplayday.com/places/museo-correr-venice) (museum, Venice). A museum of Venetian history and art on Piazza San Marco, with guided programs for kids.
7. [Museo del Vetro: Murano](https://ourplayday.com/places/museo-del-vetro-murano-venice) (museum, Venice). The glass museum on the island of Murano, with the island's glass on display.
8. [Parco delle Rimembranze: Sant'Elena](https://ourplayday.com/places/parco-delle-rimembranze-sant-elena-venice) (playground, Venice). A pine-shaded park at Sant'Elena with swings, spring toys and two play areas for ages 3 to 10.
9. [Parco Savorgnan](https://ourplayday.com/places/parco-savorgnan-venice) (playground, Venice). A park in Cannaregio enclosed by buildings, with two play areas, mature trees, benches and drinking fountains.
10. [Peggy Guggenheim Collection](https://ourplayday.com/places/peggy-guggenheim-collection-venice) (museum, Venice). A modern art collection with a sculpture garden and canal terrace, and Kids Day workshops.
11. [Ca' Macana: Mask Decoration Workshop](https://ourplayday.com/places/ca-macana-mask-decoration-workshop-venice) (attraction, Venice). A one-hour workshop where participants paint their own Venetian mask, for groups of one to twelve.
12. [Giardini della Marinaressa](https://ourplayday.com/places/giardini-della-marinaressa-venice) (attraction, Venice). A quiet waterfront garden with outdoor sculpture, gravel paths, trees and benches.
13. [Giardini Reali](https://ourplayday.com/places/giardini-reali-venice) (attraction, Venice). A restored formal garden near San Marco with a pergola and shade trees.
14. [Libreria Acqua Alta](https://ourplayday.com/places/libreria-acqua-alta-venice) (attraction, Venice). A narrow bookshop known for a staircase made of books and its photo spots.
15. [MUNAV: Naval History Museum and Ships Pavilion](https://ourplayday.com/places/munav-naval-history-museum-and-ships-pavilion-venice) (museum, Venice). A five-floor naval history museum with a separate Ships Pavilion on the same ticket, recommended for ages 8 and up.
16. [Museo del Merletto: Burano](https://ourplayday.com/places/museo-del-merletto-burano-venice) (museum, Venice). The lace museum on the island of Burano, a small museum about the island's lace-making.
17. [Natural History Museum of Venice Giancarlo Ligabue](https://ourplayday.com/places/natural-history-museum-of-venice-giancarlo-ligabue-venice) (museum, Venice). A natural history museum with visual displays and an audio pen included with entry.
18. [Parco di Villa Groggia](https://ourplayday.com/places/parco-di-villa-groggia-venice) (attraction, Venice). A quiet garden in Cannaregio with statues, decorative capitals, a small theater and a play center.
19. [St. Mark's Basilica](https://ourplayday.com/places/st-mark-s-basilica-venice) (attraction, Venice). The historic basilica on Piazza San Marco, with a museum upstairs.
20. [St. Mark's Bell Tower](https://ourplayday.com/places/st-mark-s-bell-tower-venice) (attraction, Venice). The bell tower on Piazza San Marco, reached only by lift in about 45 seconds, for a view over the city from the top.
21. [St. Mark's Clock Tower](https://ourplayday.com/places/st-mark-s-clock-tower-venice) (attraction, Venice). A one-hour guided tour up the clock tower's stairs to the rooftop, for ages 6 and up.

## Other lists for Venice

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/italy/venice/restaurants) (9)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/italy/venice/hotels) (15)

## 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/italy/venice/playgrounds. All of Venice: https://ourplayday.com/italy/venice