Playgrounds and things to do with kids in South Lake Tahoe
12 places.
A big community park and playground away from the lake, good for a break from the beach.
A quieter sandy beach near Taylor Creek with calm, shallow water.
A sandy, easy-access South Shore beach with calm water good for wading.
A scenic West Shore state park overlooking the bay, with a steep but short trail down to the water.
An enclosed gondola ride up Heavenly Mountain with an observation deck overlooking the whole lake.
A gated South Shore beach with a playground, picnic tables and boat and jet-ski rentals next door.
A wide, gently sloping beach near Camp Richardson with plenty of sand for building.
A shallow, calm South Shore beach with a playground and grassy lawn right in town.
An indoor rink with public skating sessions and rentals, a solid rainy-day or off-season option.
A lakeside historic estate near Camp Richardson with grounds kids can explore for free.
A Forest Service nature center with easy paved trails and the underwater Stream Profile Chamber, great for young kids.
A Scandinavian-style historic mansion at the base of Emerald Bay, reached by the same trail down from the parking area.