Playgrounds
5 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Southern Park1.6 mi from downtown
- Circle Park1.6 mi from downtown
- Gardendale Tot Lot1.8 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in South Gate with kids
4 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around South Gate, 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.
- Leland R. Weaver Library4035 Tweedy Blvd.
- Hollydale Library12000 South Garfield Ave.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Whittier Narrows Dam10 mi northeast
- Brea Dam16 mi east
- Angeles National Forest17 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Whittier Narrows Dam10 mi northeast
- Angeles National Forest17 mi northeast
- Santa Fe Dam17 mi northeast
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in South Gate with kids?
Playgrounds (5), Libraries (2), Picnic spots (14), Wildlife and nature (19). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in South Gate 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 South Gate when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.