Playgrounds
31 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Church Street Park0.8 mi from downtown
- Bear Gulch Park0.9 mi from downtown
- Old Town Park1 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Rancho Cucamonga with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Rancho Cucamonga, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Archibald Library7368 Archibald Avenue
- West End Branch8409 Utica Ave.
- Paul A. Biane Library12505 Cultural Center Drive
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Prado Dam15 mi south
- Carbon Canyon Dam19 mi southwest
- Coldbrook Campground19 mi northwest
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Prado Dam15 mi south
- Carbon Canyon Dam19 mi southwest
- San Bernardino National Forest19 mi east
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Rancho Cucamonga with kids?
Playgrounds (31), Libraries (3), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (22). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Rancho Cucamonga for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Rancho Cucamonga when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.