Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Elk Grove

A desert-oasis spray ground with playgrounds for little and big kids and shaded picnic spots, built in 2020. The spray ground runs in summer only.

A fire-engine playground next to a real fire station, rebuilt so kids of all abilities can play, with ramps, sand and water play and a wheelchair swing.

A big Laguna West park with an under-the-sea spray ground (fish cannons and a tipping bucket), sand play and two playgrounds. Parents rate the splash pad one of the roomiest around.

Elk Grove's big old park, with two playgrounds (little kids and big kids), a fishing lake, a bike park and a summer swim center.

Flat, paved loops around the wetlands, short enough for little legs, with a small nature playscape at the start. Go in winter for the sandhill cranes (a pretty magical thing to show a kid).

A forest-themed indoor play gym for kids up to six, built by parents, with story time and a toddler art class included in the entry. Socks on for everyone.

An indoor playground and art studio in Old Town Elk Grove with a costume stage, messy play and a soft corner for babies. Dress for mess, and grab the free coffee.

An indoor trampoline park with weekday-morning Little Leapers sessions just for kids six and under, which is the time to go with a small one.