# Shaded playgrounds and parks in Santa Monica

Playgrounds and parks in Santa Monica with shade, for a hot afternoon. 3 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-28, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Tongva Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tongva-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Winding paths, a splash pad and quirky play structures, a short walk from the pier. Has: shade.
2. [Marine Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/marine-park-santa-monica) (playground, Santa Monica). Big shade trees and a kid-sized copy of the famous pier sign, which ends up in every photo. Has: shade.
3. [Heal the Bay Aquarium](https://ourplayday.com/places/heal-the-bay-aquarium-santa-monica) (aquarium, Santa Monica). Touch tanks and about 100 local species tucked under the pier. Small enough to do in an hour with a toddler. Has: shade.

## Other lists for Santa Monica

- [High chairs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-high-chairs) (7)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-kids-menu) (4)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/wheelchair-accessible) (13)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-restrooms) (6)
- [Free](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/free-to-visit) (8)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica/with-water-play) (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/santa-monica/with-shade. All of Santa Monica: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/santa-monica