# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Boulder

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Boulder. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 43 listed.

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

## The list

1. [Foothills Community Park Playgrounds](https://ourplayday.com/places/foothills-community-park-playgrounds-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Several connected play areas with musical pieces and things to climb.
2. [Salberg Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/salberg-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Sand diggers, climbing ropes and rocks to scramble on.
3. [East Boulder Community Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/east-boulder-community-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Dinosaur-themed playground with lawns around it for a picnic.
4. [Harlow Platts Community Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/harlow-platts-community-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Playground by a lake path.
5. [North Boulder Park Playground and Tot Track](https://ourplayday.com/places/north-boulder-park-playground-and-tot-track-boulder) (playground, Boulder). A tiny bike track beside the playground for laps on wheels.
6. [Scott Carpenter Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/scott-carpenter-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). A space-themed playground with a rocket ship, an asteroid to climb and a sand crater to dig in.
7. [Valmont Bike Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/valmont-bike-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Small playground at the bike park, near the areas for new riders.
8. [Christensen Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/christensen-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Playhouse, climbing ropes and a log bridge for ages 3 to 12, with a water pump in summer.
9. [Dakota Ridge Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/dakota-ridge-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Dinosaur footprints and fossils to track down between climbs, for the kid who is deep in a dinosaur phase.
10. [Eben G Fine Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/eben-g-fine-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Climbing structures and sand play near the creek.
11. [Martin Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/martin-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Separate play structures for younger and older kids, beside a lawn and a creek path.
12. [Museum of Boulder](https://ourplayday.com/places/museum-of-boulder-boulder) (museum, Boulder). The Playzeum and the Google Garage are hands-on, so kids can play and build their way through the local history.
13. [Chautauqua Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/chautauqua-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Pint-sized Flatirons to climb and a mini auditorium, so kids can scale a mountain and then put on a show.
14. [Elks Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/elks-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Log slides, balancing stumps and a zipline-style ride, more forest than playground.
15. [Emma Gomez Martinez Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/emma-gomez-martinez-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Nature-style climbing structures with a shady lawn.
16. [Melody Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/melody-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Playground for ages 2 to 12 with slides and rope climbing.
17. [Tantra Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/tantra-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Two sets of play equipment, one for small kids and one for older, near open lawn and paths.
18. [Gateway Park Fun Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/gateway-park-fun-center-boulder) (park, Boulder). Mini golf, an arcade, a maze and go-karts in one spot. Solo drivers must be 9 and 58 inches.
19. [Pearl Street Mall Play Sculptures](https://ourplayday.com/places/pearl-street-mall-play-sculptures-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Animal sculptures and climbing rocks spread along the pedestrian mall, so kids have something to scramble on between shops.
20. [Pineview Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/pineview-park-playground-boulder) (playground, Boulder). Neighborhood playground with slides.
21. [Boulder Farmers Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/boulder-farmers-market-boulder) (attraction, Boulder). Farmers market with local produce, food to eat and live music.
22. [Boulder Main Library - Childrens Area](https://ourplayday.com/places/boulder-main-library-childrens-area-boulder) (library, Boulder). Library kids' area with reading nooks, close to the playground.
23. [Chautauqua Ranger Cottage Nature Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/chautauqua-ranger-cottage-nature-center-boulder) (nature area, Boulder). Small nature center with an animal exhibit room and discovery packs to borrow.
24. [Fiske Planetarium](https://ourplayday.com/places/fiske-planetarium-boulder) (science center, Boulder). Planetarium with dome films and astronomy shows, some picked for young kids.
25. [NSF NCAR Mesa Lab Visitor Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/nsf-ncar-mesa-lab-visitor-center-boulder) (science center, Boulder). Hands-on exhibits on how weather works: clouds, hurricanes and the Sun.
26. [Arapahoe Ridge Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/arapahoe-ridge-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park with a playground for toddlers and older kids.
27. [Arrowwood Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/arrowwood-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park with a playground for toddlers and older kids.
28. [Barker Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/barker-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park with a toddler playground.
29. [Bill Bower Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bill-bower-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Neighborhood park with a playground.
30. [Boulder Reservoir Regional Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/boulder-reservoir-regional-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park on the reservoir with a playground.
31. [Civic Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/civic-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Neighborhood park with a playground.
32. [Columbine Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/columbine-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Neighborhood park with a playground.
33. [East Palo Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/east-palo-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park with a toddler playground.
34. [Elmer's Two Mile Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/elmer-s-two-mile-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Neighborhood park with a playground.
35. [Evert Pierson Kids Fishing Pond](https://ourplayday.com/places/evert-pierson-kids-fishing-pond-boulder) (attraction, Boulder). A fishing pond kept for kids 12 and under.
36. [Greenleaf Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/greenleaf-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Neighborhood park with a playground.
37. [Howard Heuston Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/howard-heuston-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Neighborhood park with a playground.
38. [Junkyard Social Club - Open Play](https://ourplayday.com/places/junkyard-social-club-open-play-boulder) (attraction, Boulder). An adventure playground of repurposed junk, indoors and out, where kids build, climb and invent.
39. [Keewaydin Meadows Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/keewaydin-meadows-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park with a playground for toddlers and older kids.
40. [Shanahan Ridge Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/shanahan-ridge-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Neighborhood park with a playground.
41. [Tom Watson Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/tom-watson-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park with a playground for toddlers and older kids.
42. [Valmont City Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/valmont-city-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Big park with play equipment, a bike park, a skate park, a dog park and a small pond.
43. [Wonderland Lake Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/wonderland-lake-park-boulder) (park, Boulder). Park by the lake with a playground for toddlers and older kids.

## Other lists for Boulder

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/colorado/boulder/restaurants) (23)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/colorado/boulder/hotels) (7)

## 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/colorado/boulder/playgrounds. All of Boulder: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/colorado/boulder