# Free things to do with kids in San Carlos

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in San Carlos that are free to get into. 3 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-07, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Laureola Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/laureola-park-san-carlos) (playground, San Carlos). Family-friendly 2.6-acre park with sports facilities, a playground, picnic areas and San Carlos's spray pad, which runs May through September. Has: free to enter.
2. [Burton Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/burton-park-san-carlos) (playground, San Carlos). The oldest and best-known park in town, with a tot playground, a big-kid playground, a water spray area, and tennis, basketball, bocce and baseball. Has: free to enter.
3. [Highlands Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/highlands-park-94070) (playground, San Carlos). A playground next to baseball diamonds, soccer fields, five tennis courts and walking paths. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for San Carlos

- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-carlos/with-restrooms) (3)
- [Shade](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-carlos/with-shade) (3)

## 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/united-states/california/san-carlos/free-to-visit. All of San Carlos: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/san-carlos