# Kid-friendly places in Boulder 17 listed places in Boulder: 12 playgrounds and things to do, 3 hotels and 2 restaurants. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known. Last updated 2026-10-01, from the newest confirmation among these places. ## Narrower lists - [Family-friendly hotels in Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/boulder/hotels) (3) - [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/boulder/playgrounds) (12) ## Places 1. [Homewood Suites by Hilton Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/homewood-suites-by-hilton-boulder-boulder) (hotel, Boulder). Kitchens in the rooms and an outdoor pool, so a longer stay can run on your own meals and afternoon swims. 2. [Scott Carpenter Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/scott-carpenter-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). A rocket ship, an asteroid to climb and a sand crater to dig in, so the whole playground plays like a trip to space. 3. [A-Lodge Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/a-lodge-boulder-boulder) (hotel, Boulder). Cabins and suites by a creek in a canyon, some with kitchens, so a stay here feels like a mountain trip. 4. [Chautauqua Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/chautauqua-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Pint-sized Flatirons to climb and a mini auditorium, so kids can scale a mountain and then put on a show. 5. [Museum of Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/museum-of-boulder-boulder) (museum, Boulder). The Playzeum and the Google Garage are hands-on, so kids can play and build their way through the local history. 6. [Creekside Playground - Boulder Creek Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/creekside-playground-boulder-creek-park-boulder) (playground, Boulder). A yellow slide down the hillside and a tree-house structure, right next to the library for when kids need a quiet break. 7. [Dakota Ridge Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/dakota-ridge-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Dinosaur footprints and fossils to track down between climbs, for the kid who is deep in a dinosaur phase. 8. [Elks Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/elks-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Log slides, balancing stumps and a zipline-style ride, so it feels more like a forest than a playground. Parking is limited. 9. [Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-by-hilton-boulder-boulder) (hotel, Boulder). Suites with room to spread out, breakfast included and a rooftop pool, so a rest day can stay in the building. 10. [North Boulder Park Playground and Tot Track](https://ourplayday.com/places/north-boulder-park-playground-and-tot-track-boulder) (playground, Boulder). A tiny bike track beside the playground, so the kid with wheels can do laps while the others climb. Bring the bike. 11. [Pearl Street Mall Play Sculptures](https://ourplayday.com/places/pearl-street-mall-play-sculptures-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Animal sculptures and climbing rocks spread along the pedestrian mall, so kids have something to scramble on between shops. 12. [NSF NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/nsf-ncar-mesa-lab-visitor-center-boulder) (attraction, Boulder). Hands-on exhibits on clouds, hurricanes and the Sun, so a curious kid can find out how weather works. You can walk in without booking. 13. [Walnut Cafe - Original Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/walnut-cafe-original-boulder-boulder) (restaurant, Boulder). Funny-face pancakes and small portions at breakfast and lunch, so kids get a plate sized for them. 14. [Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse](https://ourplayday.com/places/boulder-dushanbe-teahouse-boulder) (restaurant, Boulder). A teahouse with decorated ceilings and a garden outside, so kids have plenty to look up at while you wait for food. 15. [Evert Pierson Kids Fishing Pond](https://ourplayday.com/places/evert-pierson-kids-fishing-pond-boulder) (attraction, Boulder). A fishing pond kept for kids 12 and under. Bring your own rod and bait, and your kid has to hold the pole. 16. [Gateway Park Fun Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/gateway-park-fun-center-boulder) (park, Boulder). Mini golf, an arcade, a maze and go-karts in one spot, so kids of different ages each find their thing. Solo drivers must be 9 and 58 inches. 17. [Junkyard Social Club - Open Play](https://ourplayday.com/places/junkyard-social-club-open-play-boulder) (attraction, Boulder). An adventure playground of repurposed junk, indoors and out, where kids build, climb and invent. Expect to sign a waiver when you arrive. ## 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. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address. Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/boulder