# Free things to do with kids in Austin

Parks, playgrounds and other things to do in Austin that are free to get into. 20 listed.

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

## The list

1. [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. Has: free to enter.
2. [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. Has: free to enter.
3. [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. Has: free to enter.
4. [Bailey Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/bailey-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad. Has: free to enter.
5. [Bartholomew Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/bartholomew-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad. Has: free to enter.
6. [Clarksville Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/clarksville-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad. Has: free to enter.
7. [Eastwoods Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/eastwoods-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad. Has: free to enter.
8. [Lott Splash Pad](https://ourplayday.com/places/lott-splash-pad-austin) (water park, Austin). Neighborhood park with a splash pad. Has: free to enter.
9. [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. Has: free to enter.
10. [BookPeople](https://ourplayday.com/places/bookpeople-austin) (attraction, Austin). Big independent bookstore with two floors, a large kids' section and a café. Has: free to enter.
11. [Harry Ransom Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/harry-ransom-center-austin) (museum, Austin). Free galleries of rare books, film objects and changing exhibitions. Has: free to enter.
12. [Mayfield Preserve Trails](https://ourplayday.com/places/mayfield-preserve-trails-austin) (nature area, Austin). Free nature preserve with short forest trail loops. Has: free to enter.
13. [O. Henry Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/o-henry-museum-austin) (museum, Austin). Free small historic house museum about a famous short-story writer. Has: free to enter.
14. [Pinballz Original Arcade](https://ourplayday.com/places/pinballz-original-arcade-austin) (arcade, Austin). Huge arcade of pinball machines and video games. Has: free to enter.
15. [SFC Farmers Market Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/sfc-farmers-market-downtown-austin) (attraction, Austin). Free Saturday farmers market in a downtown square, with produce stalls and snacks. Has: free to enter.
16. [Susanna Dickinson Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/susanna-dickinson-museum-austin) (museum, Austin). Free small historic house telling the story of a survivor of the Alamo. Has: free to enter.
17. [Terra Toys](https://ourplayday.com/places/terra-toys-austin) (attraction, Austin). Independent toy shop with toys out to try, puzzles and a café counter. Has: free to enter.
18. [Texas Farmers Market at Mueller](https://ourplayday.com/places/texas-farmers-market-at-mueller-austin) (attraction, Austin). Free Sunday farmers market with produce stalls and baked treats. Has: free to enter.
19. [Texas State Capitol](https://ourplayday.com/places/texas-state-capitol-austin) (attraction, Austin). Free self-guided visits of the state capitol, with its huge rotunda and grounds. Has: free to enter.
20. [Toy Joy - Downtown](https://ourplayday.com/places/toy-joy-downtown-austin) (attraction, Austin). Toy shop full of bright novelty toys and collectibles. Has: free to enter.

## Other lists for Austin

- [Changing tables](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-changing-tables) (10)
- [Kids' menu](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-kids-menu) (22)
- [Wheelchair accessible](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/wheelchair-accessible) (4)
- [Cribs](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-cribs) (15)
- [Pool](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-a-pool) (24)
- [Free breakfast](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-free-breakfast) (7)
- [Connecting rooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-connecting-rooms) (5)
- [Fridge in the room](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-a-fridge) (20)
- [Separate bedroom](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-a-separate-bedroom) (16)
- [Restrooms](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-restrooms) (8)
- [Shade](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-shade) (10)
- [Water play](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/with-water-play) (8)
- [Order at the counter](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/texas/austin/order-at-the-counter) (15)

## 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.

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