# Free things to do with kids in Madrid

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Madrid that are free to get into. 6 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-12, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Madrid Rio Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/madrid-rio-park-madrid) (playground, Madrid). A riverside Madrid park with 17 age-banded play zones, wood-and-rope climbing, bridges and summer water jets. Has: free to enter.
2. [El Retiro Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/el-retiro-park-madrid) (playground, Madrid). Madrid's big central park, with playgrounds, tree-lined paths and a lake with rental boats. Has: free to enter.
3. [Plaza de Espana Play Areas](https://ourplayday.com/places/plaza-de-espana-play-areas-madrid) (playground, Madrid). Redesigned play areas with climbing and slides in the square between the palace and Gran Via. Has: free to enter.
4. [Plaza de Oriente Gardens and Play Areas](https://ourplayday.com/places/plaza-de-oriente-gardens-and-play-areas-madrid) (playground, Madrid). Play areas on the south side of the palace gardens, among paths and statues. Has: free to enter.
5. [Retiro Puppet Theatre](https://ourplayday.com/places/retiro-puppet-theatre-madrid) (attraction, Madrid). A free outdoor puppet theater in Retiro Park with weekend shows of pirates, monsters and puppets. Has: free to enter.
6. [Temple of Debod](https://ourplayday.com/places/temple-of-debod-madrid) (museum, Madrid). An ancient Egyptian temple above Madrid in a city park, with carved details to find. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for Madrid

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-high-chairs) (8)
- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-changing-tables) (5)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-kids-menu) (7)
- [Cribs](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-cribs) (9)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-a-pool) (4)
- [Connecting rooms](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-connecting-rooms) (6)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-a-fridge) (7)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-a-separate-bedroom) (7)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/with-restrooms) (4)
- [Order at the counter](https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/order-at-the-counter) (8)

## 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) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid/free-to-visit. All of Madrid: https://ourplayday.com/spain/madrid