# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Boulder

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Boulder. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 12 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-01, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [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.
2. [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.
3. [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.
4. [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.
5. [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.
6. [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.
7. [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.
8. [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.
9. [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.
10. [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.
11. [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.
12. [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.

## Other lists for Boulder

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## 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) with the source and month of each. A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/boulder/playgrounds. All of Boulder: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/boulder