Playgrounds and things to do with kids 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.

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.

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

Indoor mini golf, duckpin bowling and arcade games.

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.