# Kid-friendly places in Austin

189 listed places in Austin: 85 restaurants, 66 playgrounds and things to do, 25 hotels and 13 cafés. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known.

Last updated 2026-10-21, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## Narrower lists

- [Kid-friendly restaurants in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/restaurants) (85)
- [Kid-friendly cafés in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/cafes) (13)
- [Family-friendly hotels in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/hotels) (25)
- [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/playgrounds) (66)
- [Places with a changing table in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-changing-tables) (10)
- [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-kids-menu) (22)
- [Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/wheelchair-accessible) (4)
- [Hotels with cribs in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-cribs) (15)
- [Hotels with a pool in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-a-pool) (24)
- [Hotels with free breakfast in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-free-breakfast) (7)
- [Hotels with connecting rooms in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-connecting-rooms) (5)
- [Hotels with a fridge in the room in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-a-fridge) (20)
- [Hotels with a separate bedroom in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-a-separate-bedroom) (16)
- [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-restrooms) (8)
- [Free things to do with kids in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/free-to-visit) (20)
- [Shaded playgrounds and parks in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-shade) (10)
- [Splash pads and water play for kids in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-water-play) (8)
- [Places to order at the counter with kids in Austin](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/order-at-the-counter) (15)

## Places (the first 100 of 189)

1. [Best Western Plus Austin Central](https://ourplayday.com/places/best-western-plus-austin-central-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with fridges in the rooms, breakfast included and laundry on site.
2. [Casa Chapala - Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/casa-chapala-austin-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Tex-Mex restaurant with a kids' menu, and kids eat free one night a week.
3. [Kingsbury Commons Pease Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/kingsbury-commons-pease-park-austin) (playground, Austin). A treehouse net to climb and nature play under shade, with a splash pad beside it for hot days.
4. [Omni Austin Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/omni-austin-downtown-austin) (hotel, Austin). Suites, a heated rooftop pool and connecting rooms.
5. [Renaissance Austin Arboretum Domain Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/renaissance-austin-arboretum-domain-hotel-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with both an indoor and an outdoor pool, and suites.
6. [Rosewood Neighborhood Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/rosewood-neighborhood-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). New playground with slides, swings, a climbing wall and shaded seating under a pavilion.
7. [The LINE Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-line-austin-austin) (hotel, Austin). Lakeside hotel with suites and a pool looking over the water, near where the bats fly out.
8. [Aiden Austin City Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/aiden-austin-city-hotel-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with a shallow outdoor pool and breakfast included.
9. [Alliance Childrens Garden](https://ourplayday.com/places/alliance-childrens-garden-austin) (playground, Austin). Climbing walls, a spider-web net, giant animals to climb and a shaded sand pit, with a splash pad next door.
10. [Austin Proper Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/austin-proper-hotel-austin) (hotel, Austin). Downtown hotel with cribs on request and a rooftop pool for guests.
11. [Drury Inn Suites Austin North](https://ourplayday.com/places/drury-inn-suites-austin-north-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel of two-room suites, with hot breakfast and an evening meal included.
12. [Embassy Suites Austin Downtown South Congress](https://ourplayday.com/places/embassy-suites-austin-downtown-south-congress-austin) (hotel, Austin). All-suite hotel near the lake with breakfast included and an indoor pool.
13. [Fairfield Inn Austin Northwest Research Blvd](https://ourplayday.com/places/fairfield-inn-austin-northwest-research-blvd-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with breakfast included and a heated outdoor pool.
14. [Fairmont Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/fairmont-austin-austin) (hotel, Austin). Big downtown hotel with suites and a heated pool on a high terrace.
15. [Hotel ZaZa Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/hotel-zaza-austin-austin) (hotel, Austin). Boutique hotel with roomy suites downtown.
16. [Mandola's Italian Kitchen - Arbor Trails](https://ourplayday.com/places/mandola-s-italian-kitchen-arbor-trails-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Italian counter-service restaurant with pizza and pasta and a playground.
17. [Metz Neighborhood Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/metz-neighborhood-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). New playground with a spiral slide, swings and nature play, with shade.
18. [Waterloo Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/waterloo-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Nature climbers, a grass maze and a slide that runs down the hillside under the trees.
19. [Chestnut Pocket Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/chestnut-pocket-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Free new playground with play structures, nature play and a picnic pavilion.
20. [Colleen's Kitchen](https://ourplayday.com/places/colleen-s-kitchen-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Southern comfort food near the lake park.
21. [Fresa's - 360 & Westlake Dr](https://ourplayday.com/places/fresa-s-360-westlake-dr-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Grilled chicken and tacos with a kids' menu, on a relaxed patio.
22. [Great Hills Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/great-hills-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin).
23. [Hartford Triangle Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/hartford-triangle-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Small triangle park with separate play areas for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, plus swings and shade.
24. [Hilton Garden Inn Austin NW Arboretum](https://ourplayday.com/places/hilton-garden-inn-austin-nw-arboretum-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with connecting rooms and an indoor pool.
25. [La Quinta Austin Airport](https://ourplayday.com/places/la-quinta-austin-airport-austin) (hotel, Austin). Airport hotel with breakfast included, fridges in the rooms and laundry on site.
26. [Lone Star Court](https://ourplayday.com/places/lone-star-court-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel of suites around a courtyard pool, with fridges and connecting rooms.
27. [Patterson Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/patterson-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin).
28. [Pluckers Wing Bar - Rio Grande](https://ourplayday.com/places/pluckers-wing-bar-rio-grande-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Wing bar with familiar sides, and kids eat free one night a week.
29. [Reed Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/reed-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin).
30. [Renaissance Austin Downtown Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/renaissance-austin-downtown-hotel-austin) (hotel, Austin). Renovated downtown hotel with suites.
31. [Residence Inn Austin-University Area](https://ourplayday.com/places/residence-inn-austin-university-area-austin) (hotel, Austin). All-suite hotel with separate bedrooms and full kitchens, including two-bedroom suites.
32. [Skyline Park Easton](https://ourplayday.com/places/skyline-park-easton-austin) (playground, Austin). Tower climbers, slides down the hillside, a zipline and swings for older kids.
33. [Snooze - North Lamar](https://ourplayday.com/places/snooze-north-lamar-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Breakfast spot with pancakes and creative morning dishes.
34. [South Congress Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/south-congress-hotel-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with suites and a rooftop pool on a lively shopping street.
35. [SpringHill Suites Austin Parmer Tech Ridge](https://ourplayday.com/places/springhill-suites-austin-parmer-tech-ridge-austin) (hotel, Austin). All-suite hotel with mini-fridges and pull-out sofas, plus an indoor pool.
36. [The Boat](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-boat-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Seafood and Cajun restaurant with a playground and a kids' menu for 10 and under.
37. [True Food Kitchen - Seaholm](https://ourplayday.com/places/true-food-kitchen-seaholm-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Fresh-food restaurant with smaller portions and a kids' menu for 10 and under.
38. [Austin Motel](https://ourplayday.com/places/austin-motel-austin) (hotel, Austin). Retro motor court with a kidney-shaped pool.
39. [Bailey Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/bailey-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad.
40. [Bartholomew Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/bartholomew-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad.
41. [Carpenter Hotel Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/carpenter-hotel-austin-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with a ground-level pool, close to the outdoor sights.
42. [Cherrywood Coffeehouse](https://ourplayday.com/places/cherrywood-coffeehouse-austin) (café, Austin). Coffee house with café food and a big outdoor patio.
43. [Clarksville Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/clarksville-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad.
44. [DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana - Burnet](https://ourplayday.com/places/desano-pizzeria-napoletana-burnet-austin) (pizzeria, Austin). Neapolitan pizza to share in a relaxed dining room.
45. [Earl J Pomerleau Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/earl-j-pomerleau-park-austin) (playground, Austin). Small park with shaded play equipment, a pavilion and loop paths.
46. [Eastwoods Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/eastwoods-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad.
47. [Edward Rendon Sr. Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/edward-rendon-sr-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin).
48. [Four Seasons Hotel Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/four-seasons-hotel-austin-austin) (hotel, Austin). Hotel with lawn games on the grass, cribs on request and a saltwater pool.
49. [Home Slice Pizza - North Loop](https://ourplayday.com/places/home-slice-pizza-north-loop-austin) (pizzeria, Austin). Pizza by the slice, with a patio play area of wavy turf hills, a tunnel and a chalk wall.
50. [Jessie Andrews Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/jessie-andrews-park-austin) (playground, Austin). A play area under a giant octopus sculpture, with built-in tables for a picnic once kids are done climbing.
51. [Jim's Restaurants - Hwy71 & US290](https://ourplayday.com/places/jim-s-restaurants-hwy71-us290-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Local diner with breakfast and comfort-food plates.
52. [Lott Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/lott-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad.
53. [Mi Madre's Restaurant](https://ourplayday.com/places/mi-madre-s-restaurant-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Tex-Mex breakfast and smaller plates on a relaxed patio, with a kids' menu.
54. [Modern Market Eatery - Arboretum](https://ourplayday.com/places/modern-market-eatery-arboretum-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Quick restaurant with salads, sandwiches and protein plates in smaller sizes.
55. [North Italia - The Domain](https://ourplayday.com/places/north-italia-the-domain-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and a kids' section on the menu.
56. [Rosewood Social Club](https://ourplayday.com/places/rosewood-social-club-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Casual food with a covered outdoor playground.
57. [Sour Duck Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/sour-duck-market-austin) (bakery, Austin). Bakery and restaurant with a big outdoor yard.
58. [Springwoods Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/springwoods-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Two play areas under old oak trees.
59. [The Westin Austin Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-westin-austin-downtown-austin) (hotel, Austin). Downtown hotel with suites near the main sights.
60. [Veracruz Fonda & Bar](https://ourplayday.com/places/veracruz-fonda-bar-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Taco restaurant in a colorful dining room.
61. [Waterloo Ice House - Escarpment](https://ourplayday.com/places/waterloo-ice-house-escarpment-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Casual restaurant with a playground.
62. [Balcones District Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/balcones-district-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Playground beside neighborhood paths.
63. [Bambino](https://ourplayday.com/places/bambino-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Pizza with a fenced turf play area of little hills right off the covered patio.
64. [Beverly Sheffield Northwest Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/beverly-sheffield-northwest-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground near walking paths and a pond.
65. [Brentwood Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/brentwood-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood park playground with climbers and open space.
66. [Cambria Austin Airport](https://ourplayday.com/places/cambria-austin-airport-austin) (hotel, Austin). Airport hotel with larger room options, mini-fridges and an outdoor pool.
67. [Dick Nichols Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/dick-nichols-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground beside walking trails.
68. [Dottie Jordan Neighborhood Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/dottie-jordan-neighborhood-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground beside paths and fields.
69. [Dove Springs District Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/dove-springs-district-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Playground beside open fields in a large district park.
70. [Flores Mexican Restaurant - South](https://ourplayday.com/places/flores-mexican-restaurant-south-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Tex-Mex restaurant with a playground beside the patio.
71. [Garrison Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/garrison-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Playground and picnic spot among the trees of a neighborhood park.
72. [Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/georgian-acres-neighborhood-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground with climbers and small play structures beside picnic space.
73. [JW Marriott Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/jw-marriott-austin-austin) (hotel, Austin). Big downtown hotel with suites and a rooftop pool.
74. [Kerbey Lane Cafe - Northwest](https://ourplayday.com/places/kerbey-lane-cafe-northwest-austin) (restaurant, Austin). All-day breakfast with pancakes, plus smaller plates for kids.
75. [Kerbey Lane Cafe - University](https://ourplayday.com/places/kerbey-lane-cafe-university-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Pancake and comfort-food café with breakfast served all day.
76. [Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/lady-bird-johnson-wildflower-center-austin) (garden, Austin). Native plant garden with a shrub maze, climbing stumps and a creek with dinosaur footprints for water play.
77. [Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/little-walnut-creek-greenbelt-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Newer playground with nature climbers beside wooded trails.
78. [Mary Moore Searight Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/mary-moore-searight-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Playground beside open fields and trails in a big park.
79. [Merit Coffee - Triangle](https://ourplayday.com/places/merit-coffee-triangle-austin) (café, Austin). Coffee and pastries, a short walk from a small playground.
80. [Mueller Lake Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/mueller-lake-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Modern climbers and slides beside a loop around the lake.
81. [North Oaks Neighborhood Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/north-oaks-neighborhood-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin).
82. [Oddwood Brewing](https://ourplayday.com/places/oddwood-brewing-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Brewery with pizza and free arcade-style games.
83. [Pan American Neighborhood Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/pan-american-neighborhood-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground with net climbers and play structures.
84. [Parque Zaragoza Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/parque-zaragoza-playground-austin) (playground, Austin).
85. [Perry Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/perry-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground beside open space.
86. [Ramsey Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/ramsey-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground with climbing and nature play.
87. [Roy G Guerrero Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/roy-g-guerrero-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Nature-themed playground with climbing and balance play.
88. [Shipe Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/shipe-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin). Neighborhood playground under big trees.
89. [Toybrary Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/toybrary-austin-austin) (indoor play space, Austin). Play space for ages 6 months to 5, with slides, tunnels, trikes and toys.
90. [Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/walnut-creek-metropolitan-park-playground-austin) (playground, Austin).
91. [Zilker Metropolitan Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/zilker-metropolitan-park-austin) (playground, Austin). A huge city park with a playscape, the Zilker Eagle mini train, and Barton Springs Pool right next door.
92. [Austin Central Library](https://ourplayday.com/places/austin-central-library-austin) (library, Austin). Free central library with a whole floor for kids and rooftop views.
93. [Austin Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/austin-zoo-austin) (zoo, Austin). A rescue zoo with lions, tigers and bears, a train around the grounds and a pen where kids hand-feed goats and alpacas.
94. [Barton Springs Pool](https://ourplayday.com/places/barton-springs-pool-austin) (pool, Austin). A three-acre pool fed by natural springs and cool all year, with shady grass slopes to spread out on.
95. [Blanton Museum of Art](https://ourplayday.com/places/blanton-museum-of-art-austin) (museum, Austin). University art museum with a colorful chapel-like building to walk into.
96. [BookPeople](https://ourplayday.com/places/bookpeople-austin) (attraction, Austin). Big independent bookstore with two floors, a large kids' section and a café.
97. [Brentwood Social House](https://ourplayday.com/places/brentwood-social-house-austin) (café, Austin). Pastries with a play room inside and a play yard outside.
98. [Ciclo](https://ourplayday.com/places/ciclo-austin) (café, Austin). Lakeside restaurant with a lawn and a kids' menu.
99. [Cidercade Austin](https://ourplayday.com/places/cidercade-austin-austin) (arcade, Austin). Arcade where the entry fee covers unlimited play, with air hockey and pizza.
100. [Flower Child - Domain](https://ourplayday.com/places/flower-child-domain-austin) (restaurant, Austin). Build-a-plate restaurant with vegetable sides and a kids' menu, beside a lawn.

The rest are on the narrower lists above and at https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin.

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