Kid-friendly places in Richmond

Free inclusive playground with an accessible treehouse, a merry-go-round, supportive swings, sensory play and shaded seating.

Big botanical garden with a children's garden, a ramp-accessible tree house, and a toddler streambed and water jets in summer.

Historic hotel with an indoor pool where kids are welcome, connecting rooms and some suites with kitchens.

All-suite hotel with an indoor pool, a free made-to-order breakfast, and cribs on request.

Hotel with a heated indoor pool, and a Junior Chefs welcome tote with crayons and an activity book for young guests.

Outdoor play equipment, a picnic shelter and walking trails beside a county recreation center.

Restaurant with a kids' menu of grilled cheese, corn dogs and noodles with tots, and kids under 12 eat free on Thursdays.

Free art museum with a hands-on Interactive Family Lounge and art classes for kids from infancy.

Play exhibits for ages 0 to 8, with a pretend market, a canal boat and a separate area for babies and toddlers.

Renovated playground with separate areas for babies, toddlers and older kids, plus a basketball court.

Inclusive playground renovated in 2025 with more accessible equipment and surfacing, plus picnic tables.

Nature center with river otters, fish aquariums, a beaver lodge to crawl into and a netted climbing sculpture.

History museum with Commonwealth Explorers, a play gallery with dress-up, a food truck and nature stations, and kids 5 and under get in free.

Pizza by the slice next to the elevated train tracks, with pizza, burgers and grilled cheese on the kids' menu.

Burger spot with soft-serve ice cream and a kids' menu of mini cheeseburgers, hot dogs and grilled cheese.

Sports bar and grill with burgers, grilled cheese, mac and cheese and chicken tenders on the kids' menu.

Indoor mini golf, duckpin bowling and arcade games.

Bookstore and coffee shop with a dedicated kids' area.

County park with a playground.

County park with a playground.

County park with a playground.

Park with two playgrounds.

Recreation area with a playground.

Neighborhood park with two playgrounds.

Science museum with LightPlace, a hands-on area for kids 5 and under with sensory and problem-solving activities.

Indoor play café for ages 0 to 5, kept small with a limit on how many kids are in each session.

Park with three playgrounds.