Playgrounds
36 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Sam Hicks Monument Park0.3 mi from downtown
- Rotary Park0.4 mi from downtown
- Margarita Community Park1.2 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Temecula with kids
6 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Temecula, 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.
Indoor fun
Places to go when it’s too hot, cold or wet outside.
- intivintageVintage clothing shop
- Sanctum Comics Games & CardsComic & game shop
- The Spine and Vine BookstoreBookshop
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Temecula Public Library30600 Pauba Road
- Temecula Law Resource Center30600 Pauba Rd.
- Grace Mellman Library41000 County Center
Bakeries
3 local bakeries in Temecula.
- BoCakesJefferson corridor
- Cakes to CelebrateMargarita & Winchester
- Little Goat Kitchen + BakeshopMargarita & Winchester
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Indian Flats Campground30 mi east
- Boulder Basin32 mi northeast
- Black Mountain (San Bernardino)33 mi northeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Falcon Group21 mi northwest
- Boulder Basin32 mi northeast
- Prado Dam39 mi northwest
Around town
Questions
What is there to do in Temecula with kids?
Playgrounds (36), Indoor fun (6), Libraries (3), Bakeries (3), Picnic spots (10), Wildlife and nature (16). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Temecula 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 Temecula when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.